Art 101

Course Title: Art 101: Drawing Studies Total Time Commitment: ~18 hours Course Description: Art 101: Drawing Studies is a foundational course designed to equip tattoo artists with essential drawing skills that translate directly into powerful tattoo designs. Over 18 hours, students will explore key artistic principles including proportion, structure, contour lines, shading, gesture, and perspective—all with a tattoo-focused approach. This course not only strengthens technical ability but also encourages the development of a personal artistic style that balances creativity with tattoo practicality. Whether you’re refining the basics or building confidence in sketching dynamic forms, Art 101 helps students turn strong fundamentals into tattoo-ready designs. Course Sections: 1. Proportion and Structure Techniques – Learn to build accurate figures and objects using proportion grids and structural frameworks. 2. Contour Drawing – Master clean line work through blind contour and continuous line exercises, perfect for outlining tattoos. 3. Light and Shadow Studies – Explore the 7 elements of light and shadow and apply shading techniques to bring depth to your art. 4. Gesture Drawing – Capture movement, energy, and flow through timed sketches that lead to dynamic tattoo designs. 5. Perspective Drawing (Beginners) – Understand one-, two-, and three-point perspectives to create scenes with depth and dimension. 6. Developing Artistic Style – Experiment with techniques and themes to start refining your unique voice as an artist. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, students will: • Master foundational drawing techniques essential for tattoo design. • Create designs with accurate proportions, dynamic motion, and realistic shading. • Develop confidence in perspective drawing and gesture sketching. • Begin exploring and refining their unique artistic style.