Before we get into drawing traditional tattoos, it’s important to understand that, as a tattoo artist, you’ll be expected to know a bit about the background of traditional tattoos an… See more

When you’re drawing traditional tattoos, you’ll only use one line weight, meaning all your lines will have the same “thickness.” (You’ll follow this rule while tattooing, too, by only usi… See more

After you are happy with your line work, you’ll put in your shading first and then add color. We recommend using Doc Martins watercolors of Copic markers. See more

The American traditional tattoo style has been around for nearly 100 years. And in that time, tattoo artists have created an iconic aesthetic. Knowing what tools to use can help yo… See more