Where to Shade / Shading Techniques for Tattoo Designs

Snapchat - GrahameGDG

So here is...the most requested video I have had on this channel! Hope I did a reasonable job of it ha! So its a where to shade video showing you how I decide where to put shading on tattoo designs and flash. This is just an example done on some old school roses so if you want to see more just let me know what you would like to see me shade! Thanks for watching and don't forget to drop me a like! Thanks

[jessg]

7 years later and this video was a great help! Thank you my guy!

[zerocaige]

Cheers from a crossed the pond mate. In my experience tattooing in the beginning I had far more questions than answers and more often than not when I asked people I'd get a snap 'get an apprenticeship' response instead of any kind of artistic knowledge in return. Its nice to see someone taking the time to share some basic artistry. Keep it up sir.

[MissyMona]

The amount of people whining about light sources actually make me want to laugh. This is a tattoo design, not realism. Look at the harshness of the roses lines and how he mentioned not to shade the edges so the rose keeps its overall shape. Don't try schooling someone based off a single image. Tattooing is often about stylization not just realism. That's why he put "Techniques For Tattoo Designs" It's not how to draw a rose, it's how to draw this /style/ of rose.

[GDGTV]

No worries glad to help whoever might find the videos useful!

[batarangify]

Great job dude. Ive been tattooing about a year now, but its always good to keep the basics fresh in the mind.

[rebelsyell]

Finally a video that someone knows how to explain simple details with shading. More ppl show how to do while tattooing it then just simply explain it then show how to do it like this guy. Simple and easy! Ppl always have to be technical. Good video bro

[paridoesupcycling]

Thank you for making these videos tutorial! I am not a tattoorist but i got obsessed about tattoo. I am a fashion student and i draw only fashion sketch and your tutorials help me designing the textiles so much! Thanks again! 3

[elizabethlopez]

Getting me trough quarantine with some art therapy ♥️ thanks!

[yvonnerudman]

Thank you so much for this lovely tutorial. I adore roses and struggled to draw them. Your tutorial helped more than you will ever know.

[johndavies]

Great videos mate!!! I just got back into art after a loooong hiatus and as a tattoo lover I've tried to head down the flash route to get myself started again. The tips on shading and which materials to use have been great as I only ever used pencils when I was a kid. I've only just discovered your channel and I'm now subscribed. Keep up the good work!!! Cheers!!

[CypressDahlia]

"light source" lol. I am a professional concept artist and I say fuck light source for tattoos. Design work doesn't always need accurate lighting, but lighting that complements the design. Save "light sources" for realism or portraiture because accurate light sources in design looks like shit 90% of the time. Light behaves a certain way with no regard for design. Why do you think so many logos and graphic designs don't have any shading?

[Malinkvitblik]

You are so amazing and inspiring! I've been a drawing artist all my life, and I knew I needed to have a job where I could use my creativity and my hands, so I chose hairdressing. Unfortunately I ged BAD allergic reactions from the chemicals and hairproducts, so I'm just getting into tattoing instead. Your videos are so helpful, and you explain everything really good. The world needs more artists like you :) 

[jovanpierson]

Great tips man! I just started tattooing but I've been painting and using color pencil my whole life. This video really helped me to understand traditional tattoo style shading. Thanks, -Jo Van

[AncestralCraeft]

Hey, I've been watching your YouTube videos for ages now and have wanted to be a tattoo artist for all my life. Drawing was my escape and tattoos are my passion so I think it works :) I'm 14, and just wanted you to know how inspiring you are and how much you have influenced me!

-Alex J

[OfficialFreeAP]

I love how I’m just finding this video and you’re at 59k now 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[Ddjh]

I think the best traditional flash artist out there good work man love it and some more flash drawings would be great thanks

[tortiabobia]

I tried scanning through your videos to make sure you hadn't posted one like this already so sorry if I missed it but I would love to see a video of you listing each type of tattoo style with examples of the types of elements they incorporate.
Or if you knew of any existing videos or articles or other tools that help you like this, I would love to know about what you find most helpful.

thanks so much for reading!

[aritzethmorales]

I finally found a useful video ! thank you so much

[KommadorCuddles]

Old School/Traditional is truly my favourite style of tattooing. It's why I've chosen to have my entire left arm as a Traditional sleeve.

[jessicafleming]

light source is important if your going to sell or do professional art, but if your just drawing then it really doesn't matter, but for a finished drawing light source helps you get the lights, darks and grays when drawing. it takes allot of practice, to some it just comes easy. if you are wanting to get spot on with shading having a light source helps.