How To Design a Tattoo If You Can’t Draw

If you can’t draw, don’t worry! You can still design a tattoo that suits your style and preferences. Here are some steps you can take…

Start by picking up a few books that teach how to draw tattoos.

Don’t underestimate the power of research and exploration!

You can also start by browsing online platforms, like Pinterest or Instagram, to find many tattoo designs, styles, and themes. This is great for seeing various tattoo styles, such as traditional, realism, geometric, watercolor, or even more niche styles like dotwork or neo-traditional. Take note of the styles that catch your eye, and start practicing!

Save those captivating images in a designated folder or create a mood board. It’s like curating your personal gallery of inspiration. Pinterest is excellent for that.

You’ll gradually start to notice patterns emerging – certain themes, color palettes, or specific imagery that resonates with you on a deeper level.

But don’t limit yourself to just online platforms! Look around in your everyday life for inspiration. It could be elements from nature, art, music, or even personal experiences. Keep a keen eye out for symbols, animals, objects, or themes that hold personal meaning or evoke emotions within you and start drawing them to get better.

Practice, practice, practice until you get it!

How To Design a Tattoo If You Can’t Draw

You can either learn how to draw, or buy a couple books and practice designing for yourself, or if you’re interested in being the one getting the tattoo — find designs online that are inspirational to you and use those with a tattoo artist to come up with a design.

In fact, working with a tattoo artist in general is an excellent idea because they are able to teach you way more than you can imagine if you ask the right questions.