How to draw a Japanese Dragon Tattoo sleeve design (Traditional Japanese tattoo)

How to draw a Japanese Dragon Tattoo sleeve design (Traditional Japanese tattoo)

In Today’s how to draw video I will be showing you how to draw a Japanese dragon, i’ll take you through my entire drawing process and going in to detail on how to complete a Japanese Dragon tattoo illustration as a half sleeve tattoo design. I’ll take you through mapping out the pieces, doing a background as well as some of my thoughts and methods on drawing dragon bodies.

This is part 1 of this video showing you how I complete the sketch and linework for the design and prepare it for painting!

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[bryanbuswell]

You're rad. I feel like many of us came here to learn scales, but we ended up watching every second of this! Every second had too much good info to not watch. Way to help keep the internet a tool, not a toy. You're my new Bob Ross. We all owe you a beer.... or a snack of your choice. My drawings just bumped up 2 points. Thanks

[tobimiley]

That's probably the best dragon I've seen on here so far. Looking forward to the follow-up. It should be quite beautiful when it's done. Another good one.

[shawnawright]

I’ve been working on a Japanese dragon and have set it to the side after trying to figure out scales. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS

[emmagabriel]

I’ve been trying to figure out these scales forever! Thank you for explaining it in a way that actually makes sense!!

[Tk]

I have to say, finding your channel was the best thing that happend to me this year. I'm planning to have one of my teenager's sin tattoos coverd up by a beautiful japanese half sleeve and your way of explaining how to draw japanese tattoos inspired me to design my own half sleeve. I'm not bad at drawing so i give myself a chance. Keep your sleeve tattoo videos coming. Thank you

[josephkaneaster]

Love how u implemented everything togather

[blank]

Ok, i'm not done watching this, but i'm so hyped to see the final painting!

[valentinvilla]

Thanks you so much i finally discover a teacher in japanese tatoo drawing, you really help me to improve my arts skills

[NIX]

Thank you for this, ive been struggling to get inspired to draw japanese/ ukiyo-e style and your videos always give me the boost i need to get going. Keep up the great work Dagget. 👍

[BrainBurst]

You are awesome.. lots of love for you..
I was very interested in learning Japanese quality drawing... Finally I found someone that can teach very well..
Love your artworks...
I'm your no 1 Fan 😁❤

[SUBJECToDELTA]

The scale tip is the exact tip I’ve been looking for. Thank you for what you do for us struggling to learn <3 keep being great dagget

[wayneallen]

Fantastic mate really helpful and informative as always! 👌🏻😊

[Michenseki]

Should the spikes on the spine always line up with the center scales?

[esseff]

Awesome tutorial! Can you do one using your own brush set?

[leezen]

Thank you for this tutorial. This helped me a lot!!! Love it! 🤗🤗

[danielsmolders]

Here below a view on the various style's of Japanese/Chinese dragons. Love the vid, you are making great progress aswell. Thx for this one, great as usual.

[lilcharlie]

very good stuff greeting from va usa we appreciate it!!

[norapuigdefabregas]

Thank you so much for doing this video😍

[gauravdixit]

I love your this drawing good job bro 👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️😘😘

[ludovicmarchand]

Hi bro could you do a template for a woman sleeve and show one of your design idea for it? Thank you so much for the great teaching. 👍