How to create a tattoo-inspired hand lettering with Procreate and the iPad Pro

Learn what’s specific about the « chicanos » lettering designs that are used in the art of tattooing. Learn how to create it on the iPad Pro using the Procreate app.

Whether you’re a future tattoo artist, a graphic designer or an illustrator, this kind of lettering will help you improve your lettering skills by introducing concepts of dynamics, shadings and ornaments such as the arabesque lines.

The iPad Pro and Procreate App will help you achieve this goal quickly, creating an easy-to-share pattern.

At the end of this class, you’ll be able to create a tattoo-inspired hand lettering on the iPad Pro, writing the sentence / word you want.

This class doesn’t require any prior knowledge in calligraphy or lettering, but it will be easier to follow by people with drawing skills.

• 01. Introduction
• 02. Finding a composition
• 03. Arabesque line
• 04. Sketching the letters
• 05. Sketching the details
• 06. Choosing your weapon
• 07. One brush, one style
• 08. Finalizing your lettering
• 09. What to do with your lettering
• 10. Class project