HOW I LEARNT TO DRAW. Ask a Tattoo Artist

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  • @kverba01
    @kverba01 7 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    A tip my art teacher gave me whenever I got aggravated at my artwork was to never throw it out or destroy it because in years to come you're going to wish you had it to compare it to newer work or rework it. Or you could always incorporate it into new pieces. It's still a concept that is extremely hard for me to grasp since I am so overly critical of my work, but it's great advice that everyone should hear at least once.

    • @PostPlagueProjects
      @PostPlagueProjects 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is so true. There's a project I did where I almost threw it out, but kept it in case I decided to finish it or make it better. (Sketched out but not really started)
      I finished it three weeks later, and it's one of the BEST pieces I've completed so far. 🖤

    •  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I still have my first project from my graphic design class in high school. Wish I saved all the other projects

  • @Kurongy
    @Kurongy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +374

    You didn't know how to draw when you realized that you actually wanted to be a tattoo artist? That really inspire me, because I want to be a tattoo artist but I'm a beginner in drawing:(

    • @kaylag.1759
      @kaylag.1759 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      María Perez dame my friend laugh at me when I tell them I can’t draw but I want to become a tattoo artist

    • @kaylag.1759
      @kaylag.1759 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      *same

    • @squidgedraws7971
      @squidgedraws7971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I’ve got a video on my Chanel, a time lapse on detailing a realism eye. It helps you see how to build up shadows, details and highlights to make it look 3D
      I couldn’t draw but always wanted to be a tattoo artist and now I’m an apprentice doing what I want to do! Check out the video and let me know if it helps! 😁😁

    • @LJWPhotography
      @LJWPhotography 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I’m the same I’m ok at drawing but never really done it but really want to be a tattoo artist so I need to practice🤟🏻

    • @Maryam-xt5ru
      @Maryam-xt5ru 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      María Perez dame here

  • @paradoxlrainbow
    @paradoxlrainbow 8 ปีที่แล้ว +300

    this inspired me to grab my sketchbook

    • @HollyAstralTattoo
      @HollyAstralTattoo  8 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      That's amazing!!!! Yey go you!

    • @sophia3237
      @sophia3237 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too! Thanks Holly!

    • @unique.builder9561
      @unique.builder9561 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Clara Jane right, i always looked at my drawing and thought the exact same thing she thought

  • @aroncabreza5393
    @aroncabreza5393 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I NEEDED THIS. I love that you shared this fear. I've always been into drawing and painting though I fell out of it after high school. And after realizing that I don't want to pursue a career in Nursing, I quit my CNA job and picked my drawing back up. I have such high expectations for myself and when I get it down on paper, I'd just hate it and I'd feel like "oh god, I'm never going to be as good as so-and-so, I can't do this". But as I've been drawing everyday for a couple hours I can feel the pencil in my hand just flowing much more easily. So happy I found someone I can relate to!

    • @sofiaxo4543
      @sofiaxo4543 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How is your drawing now?

  • @MrWeza74
    @MrWeza74 7 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Wow. I've been in a major slump w/ my skills and ideas, like i always thought i had potential but just couldnt put it on paper. This video has really helped me. Thank you for being open about it. I really appreciate it!

  • @Gingebear
    @Gingebear 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for this video.
    You are honest and open.
    I used to draw a lot when I was younger but allowed perfectionism to grind me to a halt and stop.
    I’ve begun to draw again with an offer of apprenticeship. I’m actually enjoying drawing again.
    An inspiring video. Thank you again 😊

  • @liz_or3840
    @liz_or3840 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    so glad I found your channel! I really want to be a tattoo artist and any and all advice is very welcome, I actually started drawing while watching this too! thank you for making this :)

  • @tinaokami4057
    @tinaokami4057 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It’s totally crazy how i can actually see myself, reflect myself with you. Thank you so much for every of your Videos .
    Keep being lovely ,funny and kind ☺️

  • @TheGhostInWhiteOfficial
    @TheGhostInWhiteOfficial 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well said. I can remember looking at my drawings years ago and wanting them to be hidden from the world forever. Cheers!

  • @meh.896
    @meh.896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Tattooing is different than drawing. I know a lot of artists myself included that can tattoo but can't draw a circle for anything😑 So don't feel discouraged.

    • @sofiaxo4543
      @sofiaxo4543 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wait really?? That's so cool! So you don't tattoo your own designs?

    • @samuelmason2759
      @samuelmason2759 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      There are elements of drawing in tattooing that even if u can't draw u still have to have a similar skill set. Like shading. Tattoo artistry combines quite a few skill sets to be honest.

    • @dashagazo8508
      @dashagazo8508 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really? How do you tattoo without knowing to draw just really wondering, good for you but what do you tattoo?

    • @TheEydin98
      @TheEydin98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@dashagazo8508 Yeah. the tattoo artist i went to only uses his ipad and a software. He pretty much found everything on the internet and combined everything together how he wanted it to look like. Then he just printed it out and we started tattooing. I asked him if he was drawing anything and he said "No, actually nothing to be honest. I only use the ipad because it is just waay faster than drawing every idea for each costumer and if they do not like it then I have to redraw but I am not good at drawing to begin with also I am fully booked the next 4 months." The insane thing about this is that he has only been tattooing as a hobby for one and a half year and full time for six months. The tattoo I got came out great it is actually very superb, then he told me that I should start tattooing because the stuff I wanted in my tattoo is something rare but also popular. He even showed me what tattoo kit to buy and well well well I already ordered it heheh.

  • @Valentinagd
    @Valentinagd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    so inspiring, i want to be a tattoo artist and finally hear someone saying that the thougs of "im shitty at this" happens to everyone and that´s doesn´t mean you can´t archive your goal, thank u

  • @taurean6201
    @taurean6201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I drew all the time when I was a kid but I lacked extreme self confidence, I recently picked up the pencil after 16 years. My drawings suprise me because I picture it coming out as a child's drawing and it comes out like I've been drawing for years. You're so inspiring because I can tattoo on practice skins really well but I'm lazy about drawing lol

    • @victorstriga
      @victorstriga ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey how's it going, still tattooing? :)

  • @2kmn
    @2kmn 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'd love to peek at that sketchbook. you give amazing advice! work work work!

  • @themigrainedietitian3147
    @themigrainedietitian3147 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was really inspiring, thank you!!!

  • @daynad6062
    @daynad6062 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I know exacty how you felt when it came to learning to draw. I'm still tryng to push my boundaries and draw and paint things I'm not used to drawing and it reallly is a struggle. I have noticed that I have improved becuase I've noticed that I'm liking most of the drawings I do these days.

    • @HollyAstralTattoo
      @HollyAstralTattoo  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's great that you're starting to like your drawings more!

  • @aog1747
    @aog1747 7 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    I draw for about 8 hours each day almost but i always feel like its not enough but thats why i keep pushing forward

    • @jesusestrada1362
      @jesusestrada1362 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AOG same I draw so many thing I'm actually getting a portfolio together so I can take it to the shop but I feel like it's not good enough

    • @platypus0123
      @platypus0123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hardly have time to draw every single day. Working full time but only draw on my days off and surprised my work improved and style. Had some years gap of not drawing😩😓😵that's why it's good to have free time

    • @dumbperson6159
      @dumbperson6159 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Meanwhile I draw for like 5 minutes and leave it

    • @misfitkid3926
      @misfitkid3926 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s not necessary to kill your passion while simultaneously studying too hard on your art. Sometimes less is more.

  • @gretanarkovskaja6751
    @gretanarkovskaja6751 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    If u fail 99 and 100 u get it right you dint fail 99 times u just learn how not to make that mistake in 99 ways.

  • @CrystalseahorseDGN
    @CrystalseahorseDGN 8 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    So I should stop ripping out the first shitty drawings I do haha, I feel so let down when I have an idea and it looks nothing like what I imagine

    • @HollyAstralTattoo
      @HollyAstralTattoo  8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Omg i know that feeling! Now i keep the drawings i'm not happy with to track progress

    • @popsicko6493
      @popsicko6493 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kirsty Oshea I honestly couldn't keep them, it would upset me alot

    • @breehazz8589
      @breehazz8589 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kirsty Oshea dude wth, i always thought this was just me!

    • @Thisplaceisaprison3912
      @Thisplaceisaprison3912 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kirsty Oshea that’s why I stopped buying sketchbooks with perforations or rings so I can’t rip them out without ruining the whole sketchbook. :)

  • @cecilemonfurt3516
    @cecilemonfurt3516 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really loved your video. You're not afraid of saying that drawing sucks and is nerve wracking when you're learning. I thought for a long while that maybe drawing was just not for me because everyone would be like "drawing is happiness" while I was getting increasingly frustrated with my errors. Thank you for your fresh point of view!

  • @gisellemiradiaz2997
    @gisellemiradiaz2997 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you for your videos. I agree with what you said. I need to go back to drawing. I do alot of photography and video not so much drawing anymore.

  • @indigoivy8807
    @indigoivy8807 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had the exact same issue with my life drawing tutor at college when i did my foundation in art and design as well as doing my degree. She told me i was no good at drawing but when i asked her to demonstrate the certain techniques she was asking us to do she wouldn't ! Go figure. In the end i think it could have been more an issue with her teaching than a comment on my ability as i have heard the same stories from fellow artists. It still knocked my confidence though and totally put me off life drawing. All that said, i was 38 when i went back to college and had been a practicing artist for nearly 18 years at that point so i concentrated on the areas i enjoyed and learned a lot of new skills and put my big girl knickers on and put that negative experience behind me :) Love your videos and wish i had taken up the offer of the two apprenticeships i have been offered in the past!! xx

    • @HollyAstralTattoo
      @HollyAstralTattoo  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's great that you stuck with it!! I had a similar thing happen when a teacher would get mad at me for being inquisitive - with hind sight she was angry to distract that she didn't know how to answer my question!

  • @hannahkeningale
    @hannahkeningale 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You've just vocalised so many things that I've felt for years, I don't know why I haven't pushed myself like you did! I think I need to start grabbing my sketchbook again and stop feeling so bad if it doesn't look how I want it to :) xx

  • @mattmiller7499
    @mattmiller7499 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    you sir, you're one awesome chick. I've been after a tattoo apprenticeship for over 2 years. i love art, what kind? painting, drawing tattoo style junk, calligraphy is a new hobby, just everything really. people like you, yes you, inspire me to push on and make my works better. not gonna lie... i got with a girl almost a year ago... and i haven't been able to draw much, and i lost a potential shadow gig at a shop... HOWEVER I've been really hitting my books lately and making a time for me to draw. to sum it up, thankyou for this inspirational video. i would love to see some draw along vids, you may have some already... I'll check out your channel. IT'S MY BIRTHDAY! ... and this is the first time i saw one of your videos. much love for the time and energy! stay weird my new found friend

  • @FlyingSpaceOstrich
    @FlyingSpaceOstrich 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love your advice. I also appreciate your honesty when it comes to how you started. It gives people like me who are just starting out a lot of encouragement to know that even the best artists all started somewhere! Thanks, Holly!

  • @alyssaramsay4067
    @alyssaramsay4067 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You inspire, encourage and validate any doubtful thoughts? For such an incredible artist like yourself, to have had similar thoughts as I do is very comforting!

  • @gurlovebb2
    @gurlovebb2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is exactly how I feel I'm in the same boat you were starting out tattooing thank you for this it makes me feel like my feelings are normal.

  • @alimac3330
    @alimac3330 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for sharing ! I’m currently Doing crap drawing’s trying to teach myself a and going into tattoo school in September. I’m incredibly intimidated b/c I know I’m not at the level the other students are but I’m grateful for the opportunity. Drawing everyday can be tiring but it’s slowing showing improvement

  • @novamane4727
    @novamane4727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow our stories are very similar. I’m a 3D artist (jewellery) who also went to art school which discouraged me from drawing. I co own a tattoo shop but I do the management side of everything. But I’ve recently decided I do want to tattoo but my drawing skills just aren’t there yet. Your video definitely made me feel way better. I’m going to practice every day and I’m feeling very motivated to try. Thank you for the encouragement.

  • @Reviveftp
    @Reviveftp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! I’ve wanted to tattoo since I was young. Going back to the fundamentals to reach the ambition levels is never easy; it is worth it. Thank you again!

  • @shelbyfay7422
    @shelbyfay7422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol wow you said literally everything I was thinking, right down to the rose. Thanks for the confidence boost!

  • @elbrichvanderwal9304
    @elbrichvanderwal9304 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video, thinking about what I want to do later and both tattoo as wel as model making/making stuff for films sounds really interesting

  • @meghanallheart76
    @meghanallheart76 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ive been forcing myself to draw everyday recently, i decided ti take a break today so i started watching random videos on youtybe.. stumbled on this video and it made me what to draw. thanks for the motivation.

  • @909tink
    @909tink 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think this video is exactly what i needed I want to be a tattoo artist but when I draw I get frustrated and feel exactly how U described and I'm gonna try to draw everyday now wish me luck! :)))

  • @coachb420
    @coachb420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is exactly what I'm currently going through. Video was so inspiring

  • @Simistarfish
    @Simistarfish 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you this is a huge help, I've always been a fan of drawing but I'm wanting to get into tattooing now and there are still many things I haven't drawn before

  • @bobberdreamin
    @bobberdreamin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this video very inspirational especially since your such a good artist. I even came back to keep myself going on my journey.

  • @daniellaw9884
    @daniellaw9884 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video holly. Ive been drawing for about 6 months now and have just been given to opportunity helping out in a studio(not an apprenticeship) but hopefully one day will get there. Love the videos keep them up :)

  • @meganslater5421
    @meganslater5421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ive had teachers and family members put my art down. It made me stop drawing for soooooo long. And now?? I am drawing for me, I am gonna be a tattoo artist (it's my goal) and hopefully my art will light up someone's world as much as it lights up mine

  • @Sarahfina1144
    @Sarahfina1144 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The way you felt at the beginning of your drawing journey is exactly how I feel. Love this video! Thank you, going to go draw now.

  • @michellew.713
    @michellew.713 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i am currently taking a break from my apprenticeship due to health and this really lifted me up because i feel kind of dumb sometimes when you mentor throws new things at me and i'm like Ah... what? i don't know how to do that. This really inspires me to continue to force myself through my frying pan sail boats and my sad spikey peonies

  • @rainbowsam2335
    @rainbowsam2335 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've wanted to be a tattoo artist for about 3 or 4 years now and I just created a list of literally 20 things for me to draw lol. Thanks Holly.

  • @meliidk7402
    @meliidk7402 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg thanks alot im so relieved that Im not alone with this

  • @marisolandres3559
    @marisolandres3559 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You've sparked motivation in me! Getting a sketchbook today and will start drawing...thanks for your tips ❤❤❤❤

  • @annagansworth7638
    @annagansworth7638 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is my exact* situation right now!!😂 so I’m glad that I’m not alone. Thank you for the inspiration 🖤🖤

  • @Gfox92
    @Gfox92 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Great video Holly. Been a fan for awhile and this video spoke a lot of sense to me.
    I've only been drawing 4 months and I'm aiming to one day become a tattoo artist.
    It's a struggle when you find something you really want to do and have to change paths and have to grind away and learn new skills. So it's great having heard you have had a similar experience.
    Keep up the awesome videos and the amazing tattoos and thank you for the inspiration.

    • @HollyAstralTattoo
      @HollyAstralTattoo  8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thanks dude!!! Keep at it! Gaining confidence at drawing was a long old shlog for me, but im so happy i did it because now i have the best job in the world!

    • @Gfox92
      @Gfox92 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Holly Astral cheers Holly 😃😃😃

    • @kevintuesday1484
      @kevintuesday1484 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gfox92 check out Joe Capobianco. You might like his art.

  • @devil.baby666
    @devil.baby666 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Holly! I feel like my artist journey is so similar to your story... I am schooled in 3D art, but have recently decided to pursue 2d art and possibly tattooing. You've really inspired me to just go for it. When you mentioned the feeling of it being " So far away" that really resonated with me, and it's great to see someone who has overcome that! Thanks for sharing.

  • @karinabouchard9268
    @karinabouchard9268 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As an aspiring tattoo artist with not much confidence in my ability to draw, this video really helped me :) Thank you for sharing & inspiring

  • @DianaMcr101
    @DianaMcr101 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    so much reassurance!! thanx for this, i was tooo hard on myself and stopped drawing anything really for like 3 or 4 years and im just starting again! and you said things that i felt about my drawings like them being "child like" and i was really hard on myself for that ..So this really helped! Thanxxx!! ((:

  • @StankPlanks
    @StankPlanks 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lots of good advice Holly. I have the same mentality you did, this has made to keep to keep up with drawing.

  • @DxzxcN_X
    @DxzxcN_X 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched this 2 1/2 years ago you helped me get my dream job

  • @jenv5785
    @jenv5785 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really enjoyed hearing how you learnt your craft and prepared for the apprenticeship. You gave some really useful advice, which I think people could adapt for learning many new skills for life or work. You are a great example of what hard work and perseverance can achieve. The way you pushed yourself to go outside your comfort zone is commendable. I wish I had your confidence and willpower in making dreams a reality. 🦄

  • @ellu...
    @ellu... 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    it's summer vacation so i'm drawing and painting like 10 hours a day

  • @jaydathor4334
    @jaydathor4334 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm hoping to learn to tattoo after I graduate high school but I'm so busy with school and studying music outside of school and I don't have a whole lot of time to focus on art. I try to draw every day but it usually just ends up being something really small that I feel doesn't really contribute to my improvement. I can draw from a reference but I still can't draw most things from imagination or memory. I'm working on it though, thanks for making videos like this to get people like me inspired :)

  • @Sarah-ti2qt
    @Sarah-ti2qt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the video I needed to see! I’m graduating with my MFA in installation sculpture at the end of the month. A large part of me really wants to just draw and continue illustrations, but I’m in the same space you were where 3D has always been my world. Thank you for showing it’s attainable! Would love to know what products you prefer to use for your sketches!

  • @lamureon
    @lamureon 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you, finally a motivating video :D
    I just drew for half an hour after some years again and it was really relaxing so I thought why not go back to it und try to really learn it

  • @ariadnhkati2985
    @ariadnhkati2985 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    girl you said it right!!!!!your video made me wanna fight harder and put the disappointment away!!!!thank you :)

  • @rishisharma2972
    @rishisharma2972 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good vibes from your videos gal. Much love for your work btw soon i am gonna apply for apprenticeship and this was very relatable

    • @HollyAstralTattoo
      @HollyAstralTattoo  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      rishi sharma thanks Rishi! And best of luck with your apprenticeship :)

  • @RixeyAnne
    @RixeyAnne 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cabbage-rose stage. Had (and kind of I still have) that too! :D Super helping video reminding me what I've been already told, but sort of forgot that.

  • @Skinnychelle48
    @Skinnychelle48 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video I’ve seen for beginners! Thank you so much!!!!!

  • @heath4379
    @heath4379 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m still learning to Draw again and I’m wondering if there are any tattoo books out there that can be used as reference? If any1 knows pls comment 🥺

  • @CrystalseahorseDGN
    @CrystalseahorseDGN 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just thought about what you were saying here , if you ever want to come up with an app how great would a randomiser be with lists of things like cat dog rose etc and styles like water colour, new school, black and grey, abstract. Because I’ve always found it hard to come up with things myself if someone tells me what to draw it’s a way easier starting point 🤩

  • @itsbellanviii
    @itsbellanviii 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this inspired and helped me so much thankyou! I'm hoping one day I can get a tattoo done from you

  • @untoldofficialyoutube8563
    @untoldofficialyoutube8563 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how she says College !

  • @Chris-xd4wi
    @Chris-xd4wi 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such a great video. I can tattoo pretty well, but that is provided that I have a pre-made stencil that has very minor change if any at all from the original piece.. I don't find myself creative, its hard for me to visualize a piece myself and put it out on paper so needless to say, I do not tattoo at a shop. This is really inspiring though and Im going to give it a shot!

  • @_lovelyeve_
    @_lovelyeve_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You just made me want to pull out my sketch book!! Thank you

  • @WillMaskellTaylor
    @WillMaskellTaylor 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im learning to draw now aged 23, I always enjoyed it and got very good at 3d technical drawings for product design in 6th form, but I hate art because my teachers weren't very nice lol

  • @dominikstepniak175
    @dominikstepniak175 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so sick! Really enjoyed it. Keep it up!

  • @kicksheads
    @kicksheads 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your priceless advises )) best of luck !

  • @L10-k6i
    @L10-k6i 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG your videos help me so much!!! :D You´re such an inspiration and such a nice soul!!!! Thank you so much :D

  • @andrewcarnegie6917
    @andrewcarnegie6917 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi thanks for this it has really inspired me to grab my art book and draw

  • @royalemarie2182
    @royalemarie2182 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such an inspiration .... thank you .... I will keep going

  • @sabrielysgimelindez1126
    @sabrielysgimelindez1126 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i know this video is a bit old, but gods it inspired me because i want to be a tattoo artist but im shit at drawing,i can paint pretty well but my scketches/drawings are SHIT soo yeah it really inspires me to get better and keep going. thank youu

  • @_GandalfTheGrey_
    @_GandalfTheGrey_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:50 for the answer “I just forced myself to do it”

  • @girliebass5
    @girliebass5 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are very inspiring, I really love your videos!

  • @islasierraco
    @islasierraco 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for the vid! Do tattoo artist use references a lot, are they allowed to trace? lol I struggle a lot w drawing from my mind. I almost always need to look at something until I get used to drawing it

    • @HollyAstralTattoo
      @HollyAstralTattoo  8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I always need to look at something to make sure i get the proportions right, too!

    • @SmilyLily1996
      @SmilyLily1996 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lesley ramirez not a tattoo artist, but I've listened to a lot of consultations.
      It depends on the design I'd say. With realism few artists actually draw beforehand. They turn the reference into a stencil and tattoo from the reference.
      For anything stylised (new school, tribals, traditional, japanese and many more) styles I guess it depends on the artist?
      Some traditional artists might be able to draw up a design on the spot because they've done it so often and don't need reference.
      Sometimes they might use it for inspiration and come up with their own design and sometimes they'll collage together a bunch of images and then use that as reference...
      It's hard and the lines are very blurry(not the talk lines of course ;) ) between copying/lack of originality and just normal tattoo artistry.

  • @PinkPulpito
    @PinkPulpito 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The idea of being a tattoo artist is pretty cool but the consistency and having that visual library is a lot of work. Getting out of my art comfort zone is the hardest part.

  • @creativecompanion
    @creativecompanion 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you draw from life or draw from other drawings or photos? Some of draw and draw and draw, but don't progress much. How did you progress consistently?

  • @ryntintin5211
    @ryntintin5211 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not a big fan of dreads but I love your hair!

  • @connivingcrow1006
    @connivingcrow1006 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to draw well dabble still do from time to time but not enough passion goes into it like I did 4 years ago. But I really want to get into it but it's like I can't find that spark I had when I was younger.

  • @verrybarato892
    @verrybarato892 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    so inspiring. Thanks for sharing your experience.

  • @123Shameless546
    @123Shameless546 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Holly, I love your videos! Would you consider making a video showing your portfolio? Like either a current one or the one you used to get your tattoo apprenticeship. :)

    • @HollyAstralTattoo
      @HollyAstralTattoo  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you can see all my current work on my instagram instagram.com/holly_astral/?hl=en im going to do a video about the portfolio that got me my apprentiship, soon :)

    • @123Shameless546
      @123Shameless546 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great, thanks for letting me know :)

  • @christinabegoyan8912
    @christinabegoyan8912 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you know from the begging what kind of tattoo style u wanted to do ? or u find out on the way after
    cause Im a begginer too and I want to become a tattoo artist
    But I am a bit confused on what am I good at and what I would like to do .. :/

    • @SmilyLily1996
      @SmilyLily1996 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Christine Bekoyan keep drawing and doing art.
      Are there recurring themes and styles?
      Try to work on those a lot to perfect those (like maybe you're great at drawing stylised faces, work on it and develop a style)
      but also work on things you don't like hugely or that you're bad at.
      Do a lot of different things. Perfect what you like and still work on other things.
      You can't really give a definite answer to what is better - your own style or knowing everything quite well. If you wan my to be known for one style so people go to ypu specifically for that, do that. If you aim for "normal" shop activities you have to have a large variety for walk in customers.

  • @ericgarcia7995
    @ericgarcia7995 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work telling them 👍 what helps you better

  • @thatsmeeh
    @thatsmeeh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    really inspiring video. Did you always have a reference in the beginning and then starting to do it on your own?

  • @healinghandspetphysio
    @healinghandspetphysio 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Holly! Inspired 😘

  • @diegobrizuela4149
    @diegobrizuela4149 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im so glad i found this video i was about to quit drawing for good

  • @harrymcwilliam7653
    @harrymcwilliam7653 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video really helped thanks Holly

  • @kreaturs_kave
    @kreaturs_kave 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you lol, thanks for the pep-talk! You stated everything I needed to hear😎👍

  • @aprilculton6142
    @aprilculton6142 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice you never gave up darlin you went for it

  • @KatherineRoman
    @KatherineRoman 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really wanna learn how to draw and become a tattoo artist but I have demaged my right hand and it's permanent, my hand really hurts when I write for too long, even when I text, I feel pain, don't know wether I should try it or not

    • @HollyAstralTattoo
      @HollyAstralTattoo  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Katherine Roman tattooing is hard on the hands, with the vibrations of the machine and all the skin stretching you have to do with the other hand.

    • @KatherineRoman
      @KatherineRoman 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I realize that, that's why I have so many doubts. Thank you :)

  • @deadair801
    @deadair801 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You just described what happens every time I create but child like is not always a bad thing eh

  • @kibatsuki
    @kibatsuki 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone practicing drawing, I would LOVE to know how tattoo artists approach sketching out geometric patterns like viking knotwork? That is something which I have struggled so much with. I went to artclasses and lifedrawing it helped tremendously but abstract, geometric art is where I draw a big blank lol There must be some technique I´m missing xDD I love your tutorials, they´re amazing

    • @HollyAstralTattoo
      @HollyAstralTattoo  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      would depend on the artist, theres a few ways to do it!

  • @jimjamjom1
    @jimjamjom1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    really really appreciate this video and it really resonates with me. I've given in in the past due to the same hurdles. Would like to know if you copy images or draw from memory.

  • @briblack895
    @briblack895 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you think you could make a video more in depth about apprenticeships, or specific advice for people looking to get an apprenticeship? Such as advice on what to include in your portfolio when asking an artist for an apprenticeship? Thank you :)

    • @HollyAstralTattoo
      @HollyAstralTattoo  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      its on my list of videos to make in the next couple of weeks! thanks for watching :)

  • @m333llow
    @m333llow 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    dan piece looks sweet, thanks for the inspiration ;)

  • @186Soup
    @186Soup 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the advice. I am a electrician but I'm still kicking myself for not taking the tattoo apprenticeship I was offered at 18.

  • @felixgrimberg2754
    @felixgrimberg2754 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you Holly!

  • @laragrace8990
    @laragrace8990 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I follow TH-cam videos on how to draw things and copy what they do , is this going to help me draw or is this just copying and not learning ?

  • @kieran2473
    @kieran2473 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This may sound a little stupid but can you improve your drawings just by practice and self improvement, or is it paramount to follow guides and techniques of other people and how they draw?

  • @klondykebarzz2648
    @klondykebarzz2648 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're so cool. Thanks for this!