Botanical Tattoo Design with Procreate
By Jen Tonic
Overview
In this beginner-friendly Domestika course, tattoo artist Jen Tonic guides you through creating unique botanical tattoo designs using Procreate. Based in Berlin, Jen brings artistic confidence and a passion for floral motifs to every lesson, helping you tap into nature-inspired creativity. You’ll gain insight into her creative process—from selecting reference images and considering the way designs flow across the body, to building rich color palettes and exploring botanical anatomy. With Jen’s techniques, you’ll sketch concepts, refine outlines, develop color approaches, and learn how to apply digital stencils that enhance depth and composition.
By the end, you’ll have all the skills to design a personalized chest-piece flower tattoo that reflects your style and vision. Jen's warm approach and encouragement make this course accessible even if you're new to Procreate. Whether you're designing for yourself or honing your artistic portfolio, this course delivers practical, inspiring guidance filled with botanical flair.
What you'll learn in this course
Gather compelling botanical references
Learn where to look and how to photograph or sketch plants to inspire unique tattoo designs.
Understand floral structure
Explore flower anatomy and natural form to create accurate and expressive botanical illustrations.
Plan body flow and templates
Design pieces that harmonize with body curves—especially for chest-piece compositions.
Shape refined sketches and outlines
Develop your initial ideas into polished line work ready for digital coloring.
Create vibrant color concepts
Apply color theory to choose palettes that compliment your botanical forms.
Add depth and density digitally
Use Procreate techniques to layer color, highlight contrast, and emphasize volume.