The Best Gifts for Tattoo Artists and Tattoo Lovers
Tattoo art is a visual language of symbols, stories, and personal expression. Whether you’re buying a gift for a professional tattoo artist, an apprentice just starting out, or someone who simply loves tattoo culture, a book that celebrates the craft of tattooing is always a thoughtful and inspiring choice.
From step-by-step drawing guides to beautifully restored archives of vintage imagery, these Vault Editions books are designed to educate, inspire, and spark creativity. Each book is made for artists and creatives and is full of timeless designs to study, draw, or reinterpret in your own work.
If you’re searching for a meaningful gift for a tattoo artist or the creative person in your life who loves tattoo culture and illustration, this guide is the perfect place to start.
How to Draw Japanese Tattoos
Discover the art and symbolism of Irezumi with How to Draw Japanese Tattoos by Vault Editions — a step-by-step guide to mastering one of the world’s most iconic and captivating tattoo styles.
Inside you’ll find:
- 40 iconic Japanese tattoo designs, including dragons, tigers, koi, cranes, masks, and more.
- The Vault Editions 12-step drawing process, making complex designs approachable and repeatable.
- Download links to custom Procreate brushes (liners and shaders) optimised for tattoo illustration.
- A printable gridded practice workbook and a digital copy of the publication for on-the-go drawing.
- Symbolic meanings explained for every design.
Designed for tattoo apprentices, professional artists, and drawing enthusiasts alike, this book deepens your technical ability and cultural understanding of traditional Japanese tattoo art.
How to Draw Tattoos
Your gateway into the art and symbolism of traditional tattoo design. Created with beginners in mind, it offers a structured learning experience to teach you how to draw 40 epic tattoo designs that’s creative, confidence-building, and rewarding.
Inside you’ll find:
- 40 classic designs, including eagles, swallows, skulls, panthers, koi fish, and dragons.
- A progressive 12-step drawing system that makes each design easy to follow.
- Includes free gridded workbook and practice sheets, and digital version of the book.
Whether you’re brand new to drawing or refining your tattoo-style technique, this book gives you a solid foundation in the fundamentals of traditional tattoo art.
How to Draw Traditional Tattoos
Master the bold, graphic style of American traditional tattooing with How to Draw Traditional Tattoos by Vault Editions — a step-by-step guide to creating 40 powerful designs inspired by classic flash art.
Inside you’ll find:
- Tutorials for 40 traditional tattoo designs including panther heads, daggers, roses, anchors, swallows, skulls, and tigers.
- The Vault Editions 12-step drawing process, making complex designs simple and repeatable.
- Pro Tips for each design to help you master structure, flow, and shading.
- Download links to a custom Procreate brush set (liners and shaders) made for tattoo-style illustration.
- A printable gridded workbook and free digital copy of the book for on-the-go drawing.
Perfect for tattoo apprentices, artists, and drawing enthusiasts, How to Draw Traditional Tattoos helps you build confidence in line work, composition, and proportion while exploring one of tattooing’s most iconic and influential styles.
How to Draw Animal Tattoos
Discover the art and symbolism of animal tattooing with How to Draw Animal Tattoos by Vault Editions — a step-by-step guide to creating 40 powerful and iconic designs.
Inside you’ll find:
- Tutorials for 40 animal tattoo designs including tigers, wolves, snakes, eagles, koi fish, and panthers.
- The Vault Editions 12-step drawing process, making complex illustrations simple and repeatable.
- Download links to a custom Procreate brush set (liners and shaders) made for tattoo-style drawing.
- A printable gridded workbook and free digital copy of the book for on-the-go drawing.
Perfect for tattoo apprentices, artists, and drawing enthusiasts, How to Draw Animal Tattoos combines technical guidance with symbolic meaning to help you create bold, expressive designs with confidence.
How to Draw Tattoo Flash
How to Draw Tattoo Flash by Vault Editions is your gateway to learning 40 timeless tattoo flash designs. Created with beginners in mind, it uses a clear, beginner-friendly system that makes every design approachable.
Inside you’ll find:
- 40 classic tattoo flash designs, including snakes, daggers, roses, skulls, hearts, wolves, and ravens.
- Step-by-step lessons built on the Vault Editions 12-step drawing process.
- Insights into the cultural and historical symbolism behind each motif.
- A downloadable set of Procreate brushes (liners and shaders) for tattoo drawing.
- A print-at-home gridded workbook for practice and skill-building.
- This collection was curated by Kale James, Creative Director of Vault Editions, and illustrated by Aaron Hingston, a tattoo artist with over 15 years of experience blending traditional and modern tattoo art.
Perfect for aspiring tattoo artists, designers, or anyone who loves the bold beauty of traditional flash, this book will help you build skill, confidence, and creative style.
The Blackletter & Old English Lettering Reference Book
Discover the rich heritage and enduring allure of Blackletter script with The Blackletter & Old English Lettering Reference Book by Vault Editions. This comprehensive guide showcases 126 meticulously curated typefaces, each featuring uppercase, lowercase, and numerals — packed with the bold, gothic character that defines the genre.
Inside you’ll find:
- A diverse selection of blackletter and old English typography, perfect for calligraphers, hand-lettering artists, and tattooists exploring historic script styles.
- Authentic typographic references for gothic-inspired, medieval, and metal aesthetics.
- 126 alphabets restored and compiled to capture the dark elegance and striking detail that make blackletter script timeless.
- A download link granting instant access to all 126 high-resolution alphabets for tattoo design, flash art, posters, album covers, and branding projects.
Tattoo Lettering Inspiration Reference Book
Discover a bold and diverse collection of tattoo-inspired typefaces with the Tattoo Lettering Inspiration Reference Book by Vault Editions. This comprehensive visual archive is an essential reference for tattoo artists, calligraphers, and hand-lettering enthusiasts seeking authentic styles and creative inspiration.
Inside you’ll find:
- Complete A–Z alphabets in blackletter, script, calligraphy, and authentic West Coast hand styles.
- Ornamental flourishes and filigree to enhance and refine lettering compositions.
- Expertly curated typefaces designed to inspire tattoo flash, signage, digital design, and custom lettering projects.
- A downloadable, print-at-home workbook with ruled and gridded practice sheets.
- A digital eBook version for easy on-the-go reference.
Each style has been carefully selected and restored to preserve its detail and artistic integrity, making this book an indispensable visual guide for artists exploring the art of tattoo lettering.
Tattoo Inspiration Compendium Volume 1
Discover a striking collection of over 300 restored vintage tattoo designs with Tattoo Inspiration Compendium Volume 1 by Vault Editions. This stunning visual archive brings together historical flash art and classic motifs, making it an essential reference for tattoo artists, apprentices, designers, and illustrators seeking authentic inspiration from traditional tattoo history.
Inside you’ll find:
- 300+ high-resolution designs featuring skulls, religious iconography, hands, hearts, and classic tattoo symbols.
- Animals including sharks, bats, eagles, owls, and whales, plus heraldry, Americana emblems, filigree, and ornamental designs.
- Fantastical creatures, sea monsters, and mermaids from rare 18th- and 19th-century sources.
- A download link with all featured images in high resolution (300 DPI) for digital or print use.
Tattoo Inspiration Compendium Volume 2
Discover an expansive collection of over 500 restored vintage tattoo designs with Tattoo Inspiration Compendium Volume 2 by Vault Editions. This stunning visual archive presents rare engravings from the 18th and 19th centuries, showcasing the aesthetic and symbolic imagery that continues to shape neo-traditional tattoo culture today. It’s an essential reference for tattoo artists, apprentices, and designers seeking authentic inspiration and high-quality drawing references.
Inside you’ll find:
- 500+ high-resolution engravings featuring skulls, roses, hands, sea monsters, nautical motifs, and more.
- Masonic emblems, heraldry, and vintage Americana alongside animals, snakes, spiders, toads, eagles, and owls.
- Ornamental filigree, religious iconography, and death symbology from rare historical sources.
- A download link with all featured images in high resolution (300 DPI) for digital or print use.
Find the Perfect Gift for Tattoo Lovers
Each title in the Vault Editions tattoo collection is designed to inspire creativity and deepen appreciation for the art of tattooing. Whether you’re buying a thoughtful gift for a tattoo artist, an apprentice honing their craft, or a tattoo lover who appreciates tattoo design and symbolism, these books offer endless inspiration and practical tools for creative exploration.
