How the Pros Use Reference in a Digital Tattoo Design

Tips for mastering references in Procreate for tattoo design! Part 6 of the Procreate Basics Tutorial Series is a goldmine for tattoo artists looking to elevate their design process with references. Join Russ Abbott as he explores how to effectively use references, from client-provided images to Google searches and beyond. Discover tips and tricks that will transform your workflow, including split-screen viewing, layer masks, AI-powered background removal, and creating custom color palettes directly from images.
👩‍🎨 Learn how to seamlessly integrate high-resolution images into your designs, optimize layer management for easier editing, and navigate Procreate's advanced reference features. Plus, Russ delves into the world of flash stamps, offering insights on how to blend traditional tattoo design elements with modern digital artistry.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Viewing 2 screens in Procreate
01:44 - Saving a reference from the Internet
02:29 - Using Layer Mask to remove background
04:00 - Press and Copy to remove background
05:10 - Create color palette from any reference
05:56 - Reference window
06:47 - Tattoo Smart’s Flash Stamp References
07:35 - Transform the image
07:56 - Create a white background on flash stamp
08:50 - Search for Flash Stamps on Tattoo Smart
10:15 - Organize your brush library
10:42 - Free giveaway reminder

[@bretthoppough]

Wow. This series is better than any paid course I’ve bought. Thank you!

[@Tattoosmart]

Wow, thanks!

[@jakecremean9533]

the long press in apple photos is so clutch. i used to use select tool, circle around the reference, invert, 3 fingers down swipe, cut. now it’s drag n drop

[@tat2urface1]

Wow that ai copy trick is great, but even easier than you described. I just automatically drag and dropped and the same thing happened without all the extra steps! That's wild as hell. Good to see you on here Russel, I've taken a couple seminars with you before, nice to see you're still at the forefront of teaching in our industry.

[@jakecremean9533]

i do want a skull and pie tattoo

[@phillbeasley4916]

Hi, when I long press it doesn't remove the background?

[@Tattoosmart]

Maybe you haven’t upgraded to the latest iOS version?

[@wolfsblutinktattoos]

Really good Videoseries...how can i remove the Background like in the Video at 04:30???

[@philthymofo]

in gallery or photo viewer, just touch and hold the area that you want to keep, and hold the pen down and it will auto select the object - copy - paste into open P-Create image

[@wolfsblutinktattoos]

@@philthymofo ok thx