How to Draw Japanese Tattoos: A Step-By-Step Guide to Drawing Traditional Japanese Tattoo Designs for Beginners and Experienced Artists - Couverture souple

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9781922966636: How to Draw Japanese Tattoos: A Step-By-Step Guide to Drawing Traditional Japanese Tattoo Designs for Beginners and Experienced Artists
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ISBN 10 : 1922966630 ISBN 13 : 9781922966636
Editeur : Vault Editions Ltd, 2025

Synopsis

How to Draw Japanese Tattoos is a step-by-step guide to mastering one of the world’s most influential and visually powerful tattoo styles. Rooted in centuries of artistic tradition, this book introduces you to the rich symbolism, forms, and visual language of Japanese tattooing (Irezumi) through 40 iconic motifs, including dragons, tigers, cranes, snakes, koi fish, demons, masks, and mythological creatures.

Each design is broken down using the Vault Editions 12-step drawing process, making complex compositions approachable, repeatable, and ideal for building your confidence and skills. Whether you’re a tattoo apprentice, a professional artist, or a drawing enthusiast, this guide is designed to deepen your technical ability and cultural understanding of traditional Japanese tattoo art.

Download Included:

  • A custom set of Procreate brushes (liners and shaders) optimised for tattoo drawing

  • A free digital copy of the publication - perfect for drawing on your tablet or on the go.

  • A printable, gridded practice workbook to support your drawing progression

What you’ll learn to draw:

Tiger Head · Full Tiger · Tengu · Tsuchigumo · Snake (Hebi) · Frog (Kaeru) · Koi Fish (Nishikigoi) · Phoenix (Hou-ou) · Dragon (Ryu) · Dragon Head · Oni Demon · Kirin · Three-Legged Crow (Yatagarasu) · Cherry Blossom (Sakura) · Peonies (Botan) · Chrysanthemums (Kiku) · Maple Leaves (Momiji) · Lotus Flower (Hasu) · Bamboo (Take) · Plum Blossoms (Ume) · Waves (Nami) · Clouds (Kumo) · Fire (Hi) · Samurai · Geisha · Traditional Fan (Uchiwa) · Japanese Lantern (Chochin) · Sword (Katana) · Severed Head (Namakubi) · Woman-Spider (Jorogumo) · Fox Spirit Kabuki Mask (Kitsune) · Fox (Kitsune) · Daruma Doll · Beckoning Cat (Maneki-Neko) · Crane (Tsuru) · Rooster (Ondori) · Samurai Crab (Heikegan) · Octopus Monster (Akkorokamui) · Kappa · Shisa

With carefully researched symbolic meanings paired with every drawing, this book offers more than just how-to guidance—it’s a bridge into the deeper narratives and stylistic elements that define this timeless art form.

Start your journey into Japanese tattoo illustration today and immerse yourself in the bold lines, powerful symbols, and enduring legacy of irezumi.

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Éditeur
Vault Editions Ltd
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1922966630
ISBN 13 
9781922966636
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
100
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