Introduction to Blackwork Tattoo Illustration

Introduction to Blackwork Tattoo Illustration

“You have reached the end of the course. Thank you very much for coming here. I hope you enjoyed this adventure as much as I did. Get to work and design a blackwork tattoo based on a real request from a client using references to create a composition that adapts to the anatomy of the body using a good contrast and maintaining its legibility. Before I say goodbye, I want to show you an example of how I'd like to see your course project: The brief Create a basic brief with the information of your client, idea to be tattooed, size in cm, area in which you are going to work and referential images.

The mood board Define the graphic style of your illustration and create a mood board that will serve as inspiration and search for references for your design. Selection of images Choose which images will serve as a reference for your main design elements, it is super important to rely on them to preserve the correct anatomy and proportion in your design. The sketches Start sketching the base structure of your design, add elements and adjust the proportions until you see fit. Digital inking Finally, clean up your sketch with digital inking, add shadows and details that will give volume and dynamism to your final design. Share your project by clicking "Create your project". In addition to the photographs of each stage of the process, share a short text in which you talk about your experience in carrying it out. I will give you feedback as soon as possible. However, I ask you to be patient, as it may take a while for me to reply to you. While you wait, I invite you to exchange ideas and advice with the rest of your classmates. See you!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final project We reached the end of the course. I hope you enjoyed. Now is your turn. You must carry out your project and put into practice everything you have learned. Next I will give you some final recommendations. Remember to listen to the ideas of your customers so you can propose original designs. Do not forget to search and guide yourself with visual references when designing. Drawing continuously will help improve your process as a tattoo artist. Remember that as an artist You will be in a constant learning process. Don't rush to finish your design. Try to give it time so that the r...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Blackwork Tattoo Illustration

• Level: Beginner
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• 8321 students
• 4 units
• 14 lessons (2h 28m)
• 9 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Software

  Procreate

• Areas

  Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Tattoo Design, Traditional illustration