How to Draw Series
How to Draw Japanese Tattoos
Publisher: Vault Editions
ISBN: 978-1-922966-63-6
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 Japanese Tattoosis a step-by-step guide to mastering one of the world’s most influential and visually powerful tattoo styles. Rooted in centuries of artistic tradition, this book introduces you to the rich symbolism, forms, and visual language of Japanese tattooing (Irezumi) through 40 iconic motifs, including dragons, tigers, cranes, snakes, koi fish, demons, masks, and mythological creatures.
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Look Inside
Unique Key Features
- 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
Who This Book Is For
Audience
How to Draw Japanese 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
What Designs Are Included?
Tiger Head · Full Tiger · Tengu · Tsuchigumo · Snake (Hebi) · Frog (Kaeru) · Koi Fish (Nishikigoi) · Phoenix (Hou-ou) · Dragon (Ryu) · Dragon Head · Oni Demon · Kirin · Three-Legged Crow (Yatagarasu) · Cherry Blossom (Sakura) · Peonies (Botan) · Chrysanthemums (Kiku) · Maple Leaves (Momiji) · Lotus Flower (Hasu) · Bamboo (Take) · Plum Blossoms (Ume) · Waves (Nami) · Clouds (Kumo) · Fire (Hi) · Samurai · Geisha · Traditional Fan (Uchiwa) · Japanese Lantern (Chochin) · Sword (Katana) · Severed Head (Namakubi) · Woman-Spider (Jorogumo) · Fox Spirit Kabuki Mask (Kitsune) · Fox (Kitsune) · Daruma Doll · Beckoning Cat (Maneki-Neko) · Crane (Tsuru) · Rooster (Ondori) · Samurai Crab (Heikegan) · Octopus Monster (Akkorokamui) · Kappa · Shisa
With carefully researched symbolic meanings paired with every drawing, this book offers more than just how-to guidance—it’s a bridge into the deeper narratives and stylistic elements that define this timeless art form.
Vault Editions
How to Draw Series
This book is part of the Vault Editions How to Draw series, a collection of beginner-friendly drawing guides built around a consistent 12-step system designed to develop confident, transferable drawing skills.
