On this occasion I decided to draw a drawing which represented a great dragon characteristic of what would be the Japanese style in the tattoo, accompanied with other characteristic elements such as flowers and that large black background, elaborated and colored specifically as well this type of design demands it.

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Next among my points to highlight, is what would be to inform those who read my post, everything related to the figures, characters, styles or other elements that are represented in my work.

Japanese style in tattoos

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Japanese style tattoos have very recognizable characteristics. There are a series of patterns with which the Japanese style is easily reflected, such as the fluidity of the strokes and lines, the presence of natural elements, and the great variety of colors used.

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Dragons

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Dragons are mythological creatures, which according to each culture represent and are associated with different symbols and elements.

Japanese dragons are legendary creatures. These dragons represent wisdom, and you have distinctive physical characteristics like crocodile head, snake body, many scales, cat eyes, eagle claws.

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Characteristics of Japanese dragons.

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• Its main habitat are lakes, oceans and rivers.

• Some have the ability to fly.

• They have big claws.

• It has the ability to create clouds of rain and fire with its mouth.

• Some have the ability to become invisible.

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Representing tattooing a Japanese dragon.

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These tattoos can have different meanings depending on each person. There are people who feel like guardians of their loved ones and the dragon symbolizes guard and protector, also strength, courage, brave. The woman for being the one who gives birth can feel linked to this mythological being for representing protection in terms of protecting her children. Women can feel the strength and courage that a dragon symbolizes.

Materials.

Cardboard 50cmx30cm.
Pencil 2H.
Markers fine and thick black tip.
Enough colors of different shades.

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On the other hand I have taken some photos through the process that I will present below...

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I started with the realization of the sketch, followed by this, as we can see in the photo below, delineate all the work with fine tip marker or pen.

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I continually started to color.

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To finish, color the dragon.

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