Do you need to be able to draw to get a tattoo? If you don't know how to draw. Can you still learn to tattoo?

If you want to become a good tattoo artist must first learn to draw. Nonsense to learn to tattoo who do not want to become a good ah.

No painting foundation is not to say that you can not learn to tattoo, just the improvement of technology is not as fast as those who have a painting foundation. For the type of tattoo, do totem class tattoos for the painting foundation requirements is the lowest. It's all about cutting lines and filling in colors. As long as you have a steady hand in drawing the lines and fill in the colors evenly, you can make a good tattoo work. Europe and the United States black and gray type of tattoo is quite a test of the tattoo artist's sketching skills. Then Japanese color tattoos with Chinese brush painting is very similar to the main smooth and clear lines and gorgeous bright color composition. In fact, tattoos and paintings are essentially the same, only the brush becomes a needle and the paper becomes human skin.

Said how much perhaps as a novice or amateur, you may feel too difficult or no way to start. So let me give you some advice.

You want to learn tattooing start with sketching. Sketching requires accurate line compositions and layered variations of light and dark. This will allow you to quickly take control of your hands and show what is in your brain with your hands. It's best to go to a professional sketching class. It's a lot faster than teaching yourself.

Usually copy some other people's paintings. Sketch, brushwork, white drawing, cartoon can be. More after you embark on the road of painting and tattooing, slowly accumulate.

In addition, the most important point is the interest in painting and persistence.

Wish you become a member of our industry soon.