Design Old-School Tattoos in Procreate
A course by Fernando Aponte , Tattoo Artist
Learn to design tattoos with an old-school feel, exploring how to adapt your digital illustrations to the client's needs and chosen area of the body
Learn to design tattoos with an old-school feel, exploring how to adapt your digital illustrations to the client's needs and chosen area of the body
Tattoos are a permanent symbol of sociocultural expression. Dragons, swallows, flowers, and female faces are some of the most characteristic elements of old-school tattoos. In this online course, tattoo artist Fernando Aponte teaches you to use digital tools to create illustrations that can be turned into stunning tattoos.
Before picking up your needle and ink, you need to know how to adapt a creative idea to the client's vision, as well as the area of the body to be tattooed. Learn the foundations of this classic tattoo style, discover the process behind each design, and use Procreate to create stylized illustrations ready for tattooing.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 18 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (49)
- 4,593 students
- 15 lessons (1h 30m)
- 18 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Compose a digital illustration in Procreate with a traditional US-style tattoo look.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in the world of illustration and tattooing, as well as those wanting to learn about old-school tattoos and how to illustrate them.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of drawing and Procreate would make the course easier to follow, but is not essential.
In terms of materials, you need: an iPad with Procreate, an Apple Pencil, a pencil and racing paper.
Reviews
A course by Fernando Aponte
Fernando Aponte studied visual communication and design with a major in illustration, before consolidating his professional career as a tattoo artist, which has lasted over a decade.
Although based in Mexico City, he is constantly traveling across Europe and Latin America. He is specialized in both traditional US and Japanese styles, but also enjoys experimenting and adding new elements from the rich Mexican culture to his work.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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influences
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U2
Traditional american tattoo
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History of the traditional American tattoo
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Style and elements
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Stylization and structure of the image
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Paper exercises
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Exercises in Procreate
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U3
Start to work
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Composition and elements
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References
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Sketch and drawing on paper
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Digital trace in Procreate
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Shade and color
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Background and finishes
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U4
Share the work
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Physical applications
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Digital applications
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FP
Final project
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Design Old-School Tattoos in Procreate
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
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Get front-row seats
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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mariliagorgulhoreis
Excelente, estou tendo muito aproveitamento
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fernanda_katalina__
excelente curso
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daphnelarondelle
Thank you Fernando for explaining so clearly, step by step. Great Course.
monsreneandersen
PlusGreat topic, but a very superficial course. Most of the course is about tracing and adjusting the sketch. But there's not a lot about how to obtain the specific style of the original American sailor tattoo. How can you change an image of your own choise into an old-school tattoo? And how do you approach colors and shading? What are the most common symbols of this style and what do they mean? Are there any rules of composition and combination?
rata_fep2
PlusEl curso es muy bueno entendible ilegible para todos
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