Dragon tattoo designs: Japanese ryu, Chinese dragon, winged dragon

Dragon tattoo designs for a forearm, a back or a full sleeve. The nine sheets show three dragons: the Japanese ryu coiling up through clouds and wind bars, the Chinese dragon in an S-curve chasing a flaming pearl, and the winged dragon of European legend perched on a rock. Each is drawn as irezumi, blackwork and fine line. Type a different dragon or a twist, such as a tiger or red ink, and the same styles can be asked for.

• a reference sheet for a forearm or sleeve piece
• a back piece design to discuss with an artist
• a choice between a Japanese, a Chinese and a European dragon
• a printed sheet for a studio appointment

Frequently asked questions

What is on the page?

Nine dragon designs: a Japanese ryu, a Chinese dragon and a winged European dragon, each in three styles.

Is this a design on skin?

No. Each design is a drawing on white paper, for taking to a studio or printing.

Can I ask for a different dragon or a twist?

Yes. Type a different creature or twist, such as a tiger or red ink; the result is a new drawing, not a guaranteed match.

What is the difference between the styles?

Irezumi has flowing bold outlines and stippled shading. Blackwork uses large solid black areas. Fine line is one thin outline with little shading.

About toile

This page is a showcase and a starting point: nine samples already rendered, three readings of the pack crossed with three styles, each shown at the size and ratio it was made for. Take any of them further on the wall with a few words, or ask for all nine again under your own direction; a sign-in keeps what you make, and it is free while Toile is new. The recipe behind each sample — the subject, the style, the palette, the framing — travels with the image rather than staying private to the render: it is in the alt text of every sample and in the page's own structured data, so a search engine reads the same handles a person would.