Publisher: Vault Editions
ISBN: 978-1922966-71-1
Format: Paperback
Size: 21.59 × 27.94 cm | 8.5 × 11 in
Pages: 100
Series: How to Draw
RRP: £16.99 | $19.99 USD

How to Draw Traditional Tattoos is a step-by-step guide to mastering the bold, graphic style of American traditional tattooing. Rooted in the history of classic flash, this book introduces you to the essential motifs, symbolism, and visual language that define this enduring art form through 40 powerful designs, including the panther head, dagger and heart, rose, anchor, torch, swallow, cobra and skull, samurai tiger, woman and demon flip-face, handshake with the devil, wolf and sheep, and more.

• Vault Editions’ proven 12-step drawing method, breaking complex forms into simple, manageable stages
• Designed to support beginners while remaining useful for artists refining their fundamentals
• 40 unique designs drawn by a professional illustrator
• 40 ‘pro tips’ to aid drawing progression
• Focus on building transferable drawing skills, not just copying finished images
• Features digital download with custom Procreate brushes (liners and shaders)
• Includes a full digital PDF edition suitable for tablet drawing or on-the-go use
• Contains a printable, gridded practice workbook to support drawing progression

How to Draw Traditional Tattoos is designed for customers who want strong results without guesswork. With clear, repeatable steps and high-impact subject matter, it suits beginners, students, and tattoo-leaning audiences looking for practical drawing progress.

• Beginner and hobbyist artists
• Art and illustration students
• Tattoo artists and apprentices
• Creatives interested in skull symbolism and visual culture
• Gift buyers seeking practical, skill-based art books