Botanical Tattoo Design with Procreate
A course by Jen TonicTattoo Artist
A course by Jen Tonic, Tattoo Artist
Imagine and illustrate colorful tattoos that reflect your personality using nature as your inspiration
Our body is our permanent home, so why not decorate the walls with botanical art? Tattoo artist Jen Tonic uses nature as her inspiration for creating unique tattoos designed to make her clients feel comfortable in their own skin. She shares her work with over 300K followers on Instagram and is sponsored by brands like Cheyenne and Eternal Ink.
In this course, Jen shares her expertise in creating beautiful, colorful tattoos that reflect your personality. Ready to create powerful art that expresseses how you see the world?
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 27 downloads
Inspiration, Style and References
15 minutes, 17 seconds
Color Palettes
5 minutes, 21 seconds
Flower Anatomy 1
18 minutes, 51 seconds
Flower Anatomy 2
15 minutes, 36 seconds
Body Flow and Template Preparation
12 minutes, 15 seconds
Sketching Ideas
13 minutes, 54 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin by getting to know Jen Tonic, tattoo artist and your teacher for this course. She shares how she fell in love with the craft of tattooing as well as the artists and sources which inspire her work.
Explore important aspects to consider when choosing a chest piece tattoo. Find out how to find the right image of the area you want to work on and create a mood board for your design. Jen shares her expertise on color theory to help you find your color palette. Then delve into the anatomy of flowers and how to draw them.
Prepare the template for your design and begin sketching your ideas with the knowledge you’ve learned so far. Define your sketch and draw the final outlines, taking line thickness into consideration. Decide on a color concept for your design, then color it in before learning how to apply a stencil onto the body.
Discover how to bring depth to your designs and take your tattoos to the next level. Hear Jen’s tips for caring for tattoos, tattooing different body parts, and more. Then, to finish the course, get some ideas on how else to apply your designs outside of tattooing.
What is this course's project?
Design a floral chest piece tattoo in a color palette that showcases your style and personality.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with an interest in creating botanical tattoos or looking to improve their tattoo design skills.
Requirements and materials
Basic drawing skills are required for this course.
You will need an Apple Pen and an iPad with Procreate or other drawing materials of your choice. You will also need a mobile phone or camera.
Reviews
- cafunechrisPLUS3 months ago
Es increíble deseo un tattoo así como el que tienes en el pecho
- 8 months ago
I was expecting other types of exercises or information. I find the list of books that inspired you useful, but I thought so many videos were unnecessary.
- 9 months ago
It contains very useful information about the design process of a tattoo.
- 2 years ago
I love her style, and I loved this course and the way as it is explained. I'd I have liked to see the tattooing process as well and not just the drawing part, but maybe Jen Tonic could do another course for that (?) I'ld love it. In any case I fully recommend the course! (obviously if you are interested in the drawing part and not the actual tattooing process.)
- 2 years ago
As an artist who has become a brand new botanical enthusiast, this course was just what I was looking for. The instructor is very skilled with drawing botanicals, as she seems to also be an enthusiast and an experienced professional. She explains the topic well and gives plenty of detailed examples. I highly recommend.
Jen has traveled around the world and been tattooed by over thirty artists as part of her research and is known for her signature chest piece tattoos. She currently works at Sticks & Stones Studio in Berlin and is sponsored by brands like Cheyenne and Eternal Ink. She also designs and sells pins via her online shop and shares her art with over 300K followers on Instagram.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Getting Ready
- Initial Considerations
- Getting the Right Photo of Your Chest
- Inspiration, Style and References
- Color Palettes
- Flower Anatomy 1
- Flower Anatomy 2
- U3
Developing Our Final Tattoo Design
- Body Flow and Template Preparation
- Sketching Ideas
- Final Sketch and Outlines
- Color Concept 1
- Color Concept 2
- Stencil
- U4
Taking It to the Next Level
- Coloring and Giving Depth
- And Now, What?
- FP
Final project
- Botanical Tattoo Design with Procreate
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for intermediate-level tattoo artists who want to improve their chest tattoo design, drawing, and technical skills, especially with floral and Art Nouveau inspirations.
You should have basic drawing skills and some tattooing experience, especially with line work and shading. Familiarity with digital tools like Procreate is helpful but not required.
You’ll learn how to photograph and plan chest tattoos, analyze chest anatomy, design floral tattoos, use Procreate for digital sketching, prepare stencils, choose color palettes, and avoid common tattooing mistakes.
Yes, the course covers techniques for integrating new floral chest tattoos with existing ink, focusing on body flow and harmonious design placement.
The course shows how to photograph the chest correctly using a tripod, proper angles, no flash, and clear markings, ensuring accurate reference images for tattoo planning.
Yes, you’ll learn to evaluate and select color palettes suited for diverse skin tones, ensuring your tattoo designs have optimal visibility and longevity.
Yes, the course provides guidance on mapping bone structure, marking anatomical landmarks, and using precise techniques to prevent blowouts on bony chest areas.