ORIGINAL DRAWING LESSON

Tattoo Sketch

Let's draw a simple tattoo sketch in a few steps. A tattoo is the process of applying a permanent design to the skin. There are many tattoo styles. Each person chooses their own style and sketch. Some people put a special meaning into their tattoos.

  1. Tattoo Sketch — step 1

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    Step 1

    Let's draw a tattoo sketch. Outline the shape of the eye, it will be similar to a lemon or an almond.

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  2. Tattoo Sketch — step 2

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    Step 2

    Draw the eyeball with the pupil, add a highlight. This will make the eye look alive and three-dimensional.

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  3. Tattoo Sketch — step 3

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    Step 3

    Add the upper and lower eyelids to the eye.

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  4. Tattoo Sketch — step 4

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    Step 4

    Start drawing the cloud, outlining the two main swirling 'twists'.

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  5. Tattoo Sketch — step 5

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    Step 5

    Complete the cloud by connecting the 'twists' with winding lines.

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  6. Tattoo Sketch — step 6

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    Step 6

    Next, outline the position of the lightning with a zigzag.

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  7. Tattoo Sketch — step 7

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    Step 7

    Draw the shape of the lightning with a second zigzag.

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  8. Tattoo Sketch — step 8

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    Step 8

    Add drops. Depict them with short strokes of different lengths and at different angles.

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  9. Tattoo Sketch — step 9

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    Step 9

    Next, draw the rays going upwards. The drawing is ready!

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