ORIGINAL DRAWING LESSON

Tattoo Sketch

Let's draw a more complex 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 their own special meaning into a tattoo. Maybe this lesson will inspire you to create your own sketch?

  1. Tattoo Sketch — step 1

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    Step 1

    Draw a tattoo sketch. Draw the main axis of the composition - a smooth arc. This is the outer edge of the crescent moon.

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  2. Tattoo Sketch — step 2

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    Step 2

    Draw a second, smaller semicircle and you will get the shape of a crescent moon.

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  3. Tattoo Sketch — step 3

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    Step 3

    Determine the point from where the snake will "grow". Outline the head of the snake.

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  4. Tattoo Sketch — step 4

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    Step 4

    From the head, release the main line - the spine. This is the core of the entire snake!

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  5. Tattoo Sketch — step 5

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    Step 5

    Now let's work with the shape. Parallel to the spine line, draw the upper body contour, starting from the head.

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  6. Tattoo Sketch — step 6

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    Step 6

    Next, draw the middle part of the snake. The line should be a smooth S-shape.

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  7. Tattoo Sketch — step 7

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    Step 7

    And we finish by drawing the tail part of the body. Show the sharpness and flexibility of the tail.

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  8. Tattoo Sketch — step 8

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    Step 8

    Draw the eye - a slit pupil! Don't forget about the scales on the head, this will add texture.

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  9. Tattoo Sketch — step 9

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    Step 9

    Also, draw texture on the snake's body.

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  10. Tattoo Sketch — step 10

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    Step 10

    Add craters to the moon, giving it a natural look. The sketch is ready!

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