My Journey with Tattoo Art

When I was very young, I stood in the queue for the cinema. The guy in front of me had his whole arm tattooed in tribal tattoo style. I was mesmerized. Days and weeks afterward, I tried my best to redraw the shapes from memory, fascinated by the bold lines and intricate patterns.

Fast forward a few years and I was drawing tattoos with CD marker ink pens on every kid close to my age. There was something captivating about creating these temporary designs that looked authentic enough to turn heads but would wash away after a few days.

That early fascination with tattoo art stuck with me through the years, eventually finding its way into my digital creations when I discovered Procreate.

The Origin of the Tattoo Brush Pack

The Tattoo Brush pack came as inspiration from a video I made many years later. In the tutorial below, I demonstrate how to use symmetry tools to create interesting and random abstract effects – perfect for tattoo designs that require perfect balance.

Since that video went public, I've been slowly adding to the pack with tattoo needle simulation brushes that mimic the effect of drawing with actual tattoo needles. These brushes capture the distinctive texture and flow that make tattoo art instantly recognizable.

The premium pack includes 13 professional-grade tools for creating authentic tattoo art in Procreate. You can see a preview of the premium Tattoo Brushes pack on our product page with all the included brushes beautifully displayed.

What Makes These Tattoo Brushes Special

The premium Tattoo Brushes pack includes 13 professional-grade brushes that will transform your Procreate workflow. Here's what you'll get:

• •Authentic Needle Simulation brushes - Brushes that mimic the feel of tattoo needles
• •Pro Pencil for Sketching - Perfect for your initial design layouts
• •Dr. Symmetry - Create perfectly balanced designs instantly
• •Dr. Tattoo - For crisp, bold linework essential to tattoo design
• •Abstract Pattern Brushes - Quickly generate unique patterns

Dr. Symmetry and Tattoo creating symmetrical and bold linework perfect for tattoo designs

Whether you're a professional tattoo artist going digital, an apprentice practicing designs, or just someone who loves creating in the tattoo style, these brushes bridge the gap between traditional tattooing and digital art.

Free vs. Premium: What is the Difference?

The free sample gives you 3 of my tattoo brushes to try out. These are fully-functional professional tools that will give you a taste of what's possible with digital tattoo design.

The complete Premium Tattoo Brushes Pack includes 13 specialized brushes for professional tattoo design

The premium collection expands your toolkit to 13 specialized brushes, including the advanced symmetry tools shown in the tutorial and the full range of tattoo needle simulations. With the complete set, you'll have everything needed to create authentic tattoo art digitally.

Real-World Applications

These brushes aren't just for creating digital art – they're practical tools for real tattoo work. Digital designs created with these brushes translate smoothly to skin, with fewer adjustments needed when moving from screen to stencil.

For those learning tattoo art, these brushes provide a safe space to develop techniques and experiment with designs before committing to permanent ink. The specialized symmetry tools are particularly useful for creating balanced, harmonious designs that are essential in professional tattoo work.

Try Them Today

If you want to try them out, you can get started with the 3 free brushes right away. When you're ready for the full experience, the premium pack gives you access to all 13 specialized brushes that I've crafted and refined over years of digital tattoo art creation.

I'd love to see what you create with these brushes. Tag your work with #artanddesignbrushes on Instagram, and I might feature your designs in our community showcase!