Plum Blossom Dragon

Design notes

The body follows a long curve suited to a forearm or calf. Keep the scales light where the body crosses the branch so the silhouette stays readable.

What to check on a paper proof

Print a draft at the available height and look first at the places where the dragon coils past the branch. If the blossom stems and scales cross in a dark knot, simplify the scales on that side before widening the silhouette. Keep the main body curve and whiskers visible in both proofs so you can compare the gesture at each size.

Artwork source

AI-generated artwork created for Tattoo Stencil and displayed here as a design reference.