How to Draw Out a Tattoo Design | Japanese Dragon

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Learn how to draw out a tattoo design of a Japanes dragon, done on paper with pencil, pen and markers making it super easy to follow along.
I've got about 14 years experience tattooing and tattoo many different tattoo designs in different styles from Old School Traditional, Neo Traditional, Japanese, New School and Realistic. Drawing a tattoo design in a different style requires very different appoaches but lucky enough i break these down into easy to follow guides showing you how to draw old school, how to draw neo traditional/japanese etc is very simple steps and understanding how you did it and what makes them look that way.
I have hundreds of tattoo drawing tutorials covering as much as i can and i do take request, so if there is somethinf you are struggling with or want to have a better understanding of just let me know. the broken puppet is here to help.
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[@benjaminsmith5614]

Broken Puppet and Dagget Designs have both taught me so much about drawing different tattoo styles. I have learned more in these videos than I ever did in my one year long apprenticeship in a run of the mill street shop. but I did get really good at scrubbing tubes and grips and bagging them for the autoclave and mopping up the shop at the end of the day. Oh and tracing flash pattern's off the wall. yes I did learn some valuable knowledge as far as tattooing along the way. But learned absolutely NOTHING about the fundamentals and building blocks of being a able to design a tattoo so that it meets the requirements necessary to be able to pick what style it was done in. You Sir thebrokenpuppet are a legend for sharing your hard earned knowledge with the rest of us.

[@thebrokenpuppet]

Haha glad I could help out mate!

[@honey3762]

I’m very glad that you show how you think through your pencil sketch, too many videos skill that step and it’s a crucial part of learning and drawing

[@sarahl9545]

I drew a dragon thanks to you!!!! Mine looks vaguely like yours but hey.... Thank you!!! I can't wait to see what else you do!

[@thebrokenpuppet]

That’s awesome glad I helped out!

[@DazzleInk_Tattoo_Studio]

Any chance you could do a more basic dragon for me to start with.

[@thebrokenpuppet]

No prob I've got a traditional old school one coming out in a week!

[@soulgold7991]

Dude thankyou so much , this is amazing. Your literally teaching me everything. I been coming back to your videos non stop. And I've learned so much. Pushing the envelope 🧠

[@thebrokenpuppet]

No problem glad I can help out!

[@user-jp7qf6dc1v]

I love the pictures you draw and I always see them from Japan Great!

[@thebrokenpuppet]

Thank you so much!

[@Gnadab]

Awesome. Your traditional art is my favorite!

[@thebrokenpuppet]

Thanks, had a great response since doing the traditional art so I'll keep it going!

[@Gnadab]

@@thebrokenpuppet It looks sooo much better than digital art.

[@start1793]

Unreal. So talented my man. Gave me anxiety with that quick line work haha fly through it.

[@robindix3949]

Absolutely awesome dragon design thank you for inspiration

[@nrayshark4347]

I found your channel a few days ago, I have already drawn more than 6 drawings Thank you very much for everything! I'm waiting to try to paint this one too !!! ( you are so talented ) !

[@thebrokenpuppet]

Thank you so much 😀

[@israelespinoza581]

Your awesome dude🗡 love the content I’m dedicating my life to art and tattooing especially so thank you so much 🤙🏽 my first apprenticeship starts with you🗡

[@thebrokenpuppet]

Thanks glad I can help

[@benjaminsmith5614]

another youtuber who teaches drawing in the tattoo style you might wanna check out is Dagget Designs love both these guys content.

[@RichardMarkleWOW]

Sober Joe does some good tutorials too, but I find BP does the best because he tells us why he makes the choices he makes. And the work stands for itself. Inspiring, fun and very clean designs. Love your stuff mate!

[@aramalabbascreations5279]

Looks amazing keep doing videos!

[@darrennaafinestoto]

I like the dragon design that you did, it's very cool. thank you for sharing

[@lloydbradly307]

Thank you Broken Puppet!

[@daveyrivers9981]

love your tuts you have helped me come so far in a month! keep em coming!

[@thebrokenpuppet]

Thanks and will do!

[@rodragains]

Nicely done bro and very inspiring. I'm going through this one pencil stroke at a time to try and capture the feel. its definitely a challenge. Thankyou.

[@Prekor]

This video is so informative, I can't imagine what it would be if I could hear what you say :D Great video tho, seriously!

[@jurgen88krawinkel]

Love it , more of this please 🙏🏻

[@lnlfan6664]

Loving these videos man! Helping my drawing game massively. Love all your neo trad stuff too! Deffo up for more of that in black and grey if poss xx

[@3akharykudos75]

Nice and clean tutorial. Big Thanks !)

[@user-nf5yx1xq3i]

Wow..just simple but stands out.. true what you said, "contras is the key" somehow we should know how to play with colour MIX & MATCH kinda thing.. well, i used to doodling when im younger..even during school days. Not doing it that much now. But at times i do help out friend design some storage space for tools kinda stuff. Like wall mount wardrobes.thay friend is a craftsmen. So his tools is all over the place. After watching your video,it reminds me how fun it is to draw or simple do a piece. again, what type did you used for the shadding? After the grey i mean. Correct me if im wrong. Fading maker is it? Oh and my gf she just love to doddle. She got lots and lots of sharpies. Just like you artists!😂 really enjoy your video.! Cheers!

[@fuckno7g]

Almost done day 2 or 3

[@cheungsams7071]

Great work, it helps a lot!

[@jacqulineloncke8696]

Thanks you for sharing with me 💯 💙 💚 😊🌏🌎🏢

[@nomorelies1867]

Hey thebrokenpuppet. I appreciate your videos and I would like to propose an idea/request. I have yet to see reference material or tutorials regarding the structure of or the rules of the background elements in japanese tattoos (aside from your wave video of course) for example. Those spirals in the background, what direction they have to go. Japanese clouds, rock formations, etc. It would be cool to see a tutorial that explores background elements in depth. Thank you and I appreciate your videos

[@benjaminsmith5614]

found a quick vid on exactly this topic covers the elements of a traditional Japanese back ground. But as far as I know and from what I have seen there are no"rules" as to which direction the "wind bars" have to go. they don't even have to spiral if you don't want them to. But check out Dagget Designs he has a few vids on Traditional Japanese

[@nomorelies1867]

@@benjaminsmith5614 many thanks

[@angiedodds8794]

That’s ace!!! I’m gunna go draw one more!!

[@hugostarr5336]

Amazing work! Super inspiring 🎉

[@DazzleInk_Tattoo_Studio]

Dragons are somthing I'm always aiming to achieve

[@derrells123]

beautiful

[@b.e.z6831]

Love your videos man. Could you do a video on composition? On like when to end a drawing, for example like how to make things flow with smoke and feathering or like how to draw the top half of a body without legs and make it look good at the bottom without a harsh end? Ik that might be confusing sorry.

[@benjaminsmith5614]

you basically just answered your own question. soft shading and feather it out to nothing. But the more difficult answer watch some tutorials on figure drawing and anatomy that way you can stop leaving your figures half finished and wont have to worry about hiding what you are not sure how to draw. A simple rule to follow when wanting something to "flow" think in terms of the letter S hope this helped you in your journey to become a better artist.

[@b.e.z6831]

@@benjaminsmith5614 you also just answered my question and helped me out thanks

[@b.e.z6831]

@@benjaminsmith5614 things like busts exists and sometimes people jus want body parts mate. I know my anatomy. Softy shading off is boring and uninspired, but mostly of the time it's works. I'm just trying to improve mate. Thanks for the S thing though I'm sure it isn't ment for all

[@benjaminsmith5614]

@@b.e.z6831 actually the S thing pretty much does apply to all. Its not a actual letter "S". But that basic shape and all variations you can think of for that shape. For example smoke. If you were to draw smoke coming up around your figure you wouldnt draw one big fluffly cloud . you want it long slender and to curve near your figures body. That in itself is flow. .. As far as when to stop.. Especially with smoke. Less is more. When it comes to back ground elements because you dont want to lose focus. Of the main subject. In your case your figure drawing. And again I am just trying to share what I have learned over the last 40 years of my life in hopes that it helps you improve your art. I by no means know it all. I have a long way to go and a whole lot more to learn. But what i do know I like to share with others.

[@04jimaica]

you are awesome sir 🖖🏽 thank you for this🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@electrav.shadowmer3403]

You have upgraded your channel quite a bit, keep up!

[@Owledg]

cant believe these vids are free

[@seanedwardgeorgehill]

love the content man

[@thebrokenpuppet]

Thanks mate

[@spaceace41]

Awesome video!!!

[@thebrokenpuppet]

Thanks dude!

[@anaiscoadoucreation8460]

merci !

[@XxImtoochillenxX]

amazing

[@gretelheinmoss6847]

Wow

[@Canneldead]

amazing!!!

[@mdj.8720]

muy bueno !!!!!!!!!

[@nikitaku43r99]

PlS view from above ,my neck broke after watching Thx for guide love u from Russia

[@thebrokenpuppet]

Might do some from above but the majority seem to like this angle as my hand doesn't block anything from sight like it does with the top view angle

[@nikitaku43r99]

@@thebrokenpuppet proportions break, my head starts to hurt from this view , view from above its top

[@LoopcypherRecords]

Awesome!!

[@ianagorbett5255]

Medium drawing

[@micahwatz1148]

👍

[@untipomas2881]

Perdió un brazo al final..pero está bien😎good job

[@avsadrawings219]

Super

[@elmonailoco9491]

Good broo ! Thanks !!

[@thebrokenpuppet]

Thank you too

[@ario8482]

0:01

[@50sorrowC]

Are you back to pen an papper? Or are you taking turns between paper and ipad? Love your content!

[@thebrokenpuppet]

On paper for at the moment as I’m enjoying it but will be doing a bit of both paper and digital

[@DazzleInk_Tattoo_Studio]

I really need to up my game regarding drawing problem Is I'm too busy watching KZbin tutorials lol

[@Gramkan]

Amazing skills, do you do tattoo design work by any chance?

[@sleep5807]

Can you do a praying skeleton hands?

[@95pvf]

Sorry, one questions. The tattoo un your arm is from myrhwan?

[@thebrokenpuppet]

Yes it is

[@climbjay]

𝙸𝚗𝚜𝚊𝚗𝚎 𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚎𝚗𝚝

[@Sidoremko500]

Your tattoo is from myrhwan true¿¿

[@user-kz8nd5yn8g]

мультяшный дракон

[@FrankieKato149]

Why is it a 3 legged dragon?: is it handicap?

[@thebrokenpuppet]

2 legs 2 arms...pretty simple maths dude

[@X.davidWilliams]

Huzzah

[@princeofdarknessxyz1]

20:15...cat ok?

[@thebrokenpuppet]

Haha that’s actually my kid lol. With lockdown I’m doing these vids from home currently so will be noises from time to time and probably a visit or two from him asking to draw with me. Definitely going to be a future apprentice of mine

[@edoaditya8982]

I try to following your drawing step by step , but somehow my dragon ended up being a worm

[@thebrokenpuppet]

Lol can sometimes happen, just takes a bit of practice and you'll get it

[@lalo6029]

Alguien habla español?

[@juananz007]

Sí, en España y México

[@bawwyyy7942]

i realy like the tutorials but sometimes ur lines arent visible

[@devonsikuka]

Lol I thought this was gonna be a quick tips and tricks video then I saw the time

[@juananz007]

Awesome drawing tutorial. I love your content, but that whisker in front of its face is killing me

[@thebrokenpuppet]

Lol it’s too late for me to give him a shave now

[@juananz007]

@@thebrokenpuppet Still an amazing drawing, man. Your videos are inspiring. Keep up the great work!

[@robertI931]

No procreate? Wtf my dude.

[@robertI931]

Your still bad ass.

[@thebrokenpuppet]

Haha cheers mate, thought I'd do some paper versions for those that don't have procreate. Will still be doing digital though

[@benjaminsmith5614]

@@thebrokenpuppet much appreciated. droppin a large stack on a iphone to be able to use procreate not real high on what I am sure is the majority of your audiences list of priorities. Thank you for not forgetting about us broke bastards out here.

[@anisiawilliams9912]

Totally CREEPY ;^;