Design Old-School Tattoos in Procreate
Composition and elements
A course by Fernando Aponte , Tattoo Artist
About the video: Composition and elements
Overview
“In this lesson you will start by deciding the elements you want to represent. I will explain how to do tests to define the format and composition that you will use. ”
In this video lesson Fernando Aponte addresses the topic: Composition and elements, which is part of the Domestika online course: Design Old-School Tattoos in Procreate. Learn to design tattoos with an old-school feel, exploring how to adapt your digital illustrations to the client's needs and chosen area of the body .
Partial transcription of the video
“composition and elements In this unit we will develop the final project. First we will start by working on a pencil sketch, then we'll digitally trace it in Procreate and add shadow and color. Finally we will finish to make an illustration with the classic tattoo look. Now we will look for the format and composition that best goes with the design. First we will start sketching quickly to find the idea we want. We must decide if we want a vertical, horizontal or square format. If I were a design for a tattoo the horizontal format is, for example, for a chest, and the vertical format for one ...”
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Course summary for: Design Old-School Tattoos in Procreate
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Areas
Digital Illustration, Drawing, Tattoo Design

Fernando Aponte
A course by Fernando Aponte
Fernando Aponte studied visual communication and design with a major in illustration, before consolidating his professional career as a tattoo artist, which has lasted over a decade.
Although based in Mexico City, he is constantly traveling across Europe and Latin America. He is specialized in both traditional US and Japanese styles, but also enjoys experimenting and adding new elements from the rich Mexican culture to his work.
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