Tattoo Composition

Tattoo Composition
Tattoo Composition

Create a new file with 1677×840 px and 72 dpi. Use the instrument

Tattoo Composition

to paint in black the layer’s background. Make the center of it lighter, using the instrument

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.

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Make a new layer of white color, disconnecting temporarily the previous layer.

Tattoo Composition

Use the next instrument

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to draw a pattern’s part, like the next picture.

Tattoo Composition

Use the same instrument to represent another pattern’s part.

Tattoo Composition

The same instrument and the next picture.

Tattoo Composition

Use the same instrument to represent another pattern’s part.

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Represent another pattern’s part:

Tattoo Composition

Represent another pattern’s part:

Tattoo Composition

Another pattern’s part:

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Represent the same way the remained pattern’s part.

Tattoo Composition

Keep connected now only those layers that form the bird’s silhouette. Combine them (Ctrl + Shift + E) and we’ll get:

Tattoo Composition

Apply the indicated parameters below
Blending Options-Gradient Overlay

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Gradient’s parameters

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We’ll get:

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Connect the layer that has a dark background, highlighted in the center. Place the bird’s silhouette above this layer.

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The final result!