Designing a tattoo on a flat, two-dimensional screen often leads to unexpected distortion once the stencil is applied to a curved human body. Procreate solves this problem by allowing artists to import and paint directly onto 3D models.

Where you paint your linework, shading, and color. Roughness: Controls how shiny or matte the surface appears.

If you'd like to tailor this workflow to your specific setup, let me know: What you are currently using? What style of tattooing do you specialize in?

Procreate allows you to import and paint directly on 3D models, specifically supporting or OBJ file formats. 1. Sourcing 3D Body Models

Here is a practical step-by-step guide to importing a model and designing your tattoo from scratch.

Once you have purchased or downloaded a 3D model pack, importing it to Procreate is straightforward: