Drawing & Designing Tattoo Art by Fip Buchanan

By Fip Buchanan

Methods to create daring, unique designs from a grasp tattoo artist!
Tattooing is an paintings shape like no different . . . indelible, wearable work, each one on a specific, ever-moving "canvas." Step into the parlor with grasp tattoo artist Fip Buchanan as he stocks greater than thirty years of expertise and the secrets and techniques to killer tattoo layout. In those pages, you’ll study the sensible issues of placement, circulation, and colour selection, in addition to the artwork of conceptualizing the type of robust, own, out-of-the-ordinary designs valuable of being on a physique for all times. You’ll even locate concept for taking the glance of tattoo paintings off -skin and into the area of photograph design.

Nine step by step demos exhibit the author’s artistic procedure, from preliminary session and inspiration to accomplished tattoo
Covers well known topics (snakes, dragons, pics, hearts, roses and extra) besides dialogue of the symbolism at the back of them
Features a bankruptcy that explores tattoo types utilized to photo art
A gallery showcases the various types of 9 extra best tattoo

artists
Whether you aspire to affix the occupation, are a photo fashion designer trying to extend your portfolio, or just have a keenness for tattoos, this book

offers a unprecedented inside of examine the state of the art global of tattoo art.

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40 41 The Finished Sleeve With this sleeve, the client wanted a koi fish, a dragon and flowers, all tied together with a water background. The koi and flowers are for his daughter as it reminds him of a special garden and koi pond they visit together. The dragon is representative of his study of martial arts. 42 43 Patterns and Textures Enhance a Composition The koi is the main focus of his upper arm, with the water for movement and background. The koi follows his bicep, and the calico pattern on the fish was added for interest so that it wouldn’t be just a large field of orange.

58 59 60 Use Details to Add Emphasis These orchids are finely detailed with spots and lines, just like real ones. Their bright colors are emphasized with the blue water behind them, and the rocks help break up the water and add their own texture. 61 Location Matters When deciding where to place an image on the body, you have to determine where the shape of the design would fit best. For instance, a traditional pinup girl works best on a forearm or calf due to the fact the design is tall and narrow.

61 Location Matters When deciding where to place an image on the body, you have to determine where the shape of the design would fit best. For instance, a traditional pinup girl works best on a forearm or calf due to the fact the design is tall and narrow. You would not want to place it on the chest, as it would break the plane and look very awkward. Something rounder, like a heart design, would go better on one side of the chest. If you’re using the whole chest area, a full wingspan eagle is really perfect for the area—that’s why it is such a timeless classic.

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