Hi all! Finally the business of setting up the look of our site is over, now we can concentrate on the step-by-step drawing lessons. Today's tutorial hero is Scorpion from the Mortal Kombat universe.
Probably one way or another about the game "Mortal Kombat" heard almost every person on the planet, well, the most old-school evil warriors - Scorpion and Sab-Zero are probably the most recognizable characters of this franchise.
In numerous television series, movies and games Scorpion looked differently, he was wearing capes, cowls, cloaks, masks in the form of skulls and much more, but we will try to draw exactly the classic Scorpion, who appeared before the audience in an excellent and by modern standards movie "Mortal Kombat" in 1995.
It should be noted that the filmmakers have kept the appearance of this infernal warrior from the very first computer games of the legendary series. So, let's begin a lesson on how to draw Scorpion from Mortal Kombat.!
Dividing into styles and standard color schemes
Due to its ancient roots in the visual arts, the scorpion tattoo is in all styles capable of conveying the essence of the tattoo, namely depicting its shell-covered body, a long tail consisting of separate protected parts with a sharp sting in the shape of a drop.
Its eight legs resemble those of a spider, and its two massive claws, which are commensurate with the size of its body, complete the scorpion's fighting arsenal. They, along with the poisonous sting, are the main elements of the tattoo (and not only that, many game industries endow their robot monsters with these formidable weapons, sweeping away everything in their path).
By nature, scorpions are dark, almost black in color, but are divided into species by color from brown and gray to yellow and blue-black. It all depends on the degree of aggressiveness of the tattoo. The lighter it is, the less frightening, the darker it is, the more alarming it is.
Scorpion in Abstraction style
The main idea of the scorpion tattoo in Abstraction is to go beyond the usual image. The image should evoke associations with it, rather than following the standard cliché of panzer-like creatures. Imitation of smoke, liquid, incompatible figures or elements can participate in the staging of the overall plan. The only thing that gives the outline of a wild fantasy are its stinging companions with claws.
Scorpion in Watercolor style
Both girls and the male half of the planet have converged in one common opinion - the Scorpion tattoo in the style of Watercolor looks equally spectacular at all. Bright watercolor spots give a special charm to the image, making it an exceptionally peaceful and positive tattoo character.
It is rarely depicted in dark colors, preferring to be limited to only contrasting black outlines of the outline.
Scorpion in Blackwork style
The Blackwork Scorpion tattoo gives you a choice - a black unblackened silhouette or a black background with a skip as an image of the object, or its outlining in light colors over a black outline. In any case, the whole idea of the style comes down necessarily to the choice of black coloring pigment, which is the key element of the entire tattoo.
Scorpion in Geometry style
It is rare to find a tattoo with a scorpion inscribed in a geometric figure, usually the image object itself consists of triangles, rectangles, trapezoids, etc. Or at least half of it. Geometric shapes visually shape its body, making it look like a rough model of 3D programming.
In most works, the geometric shapes obscure or shade the plane, creating the illusion of volume and centralizing attention on his persona.
Scorpion in Gravure Style
What makes the Scorpion Gravure tattoo have in common is the peculiar way in which the image is presented. Namely, it consists entirely of lines, but differs from the Linework style in that the outlines and shadows are all of the same size. Yes, the shadows are also parallel strokes-dashes, this is the key feature that makes the tattoo look like prints of medieval illustrations.
Scorpion in Graphics Style
Stunning attention to detail makes the Scorpion tattoo in the Graphic style unique, a true work of body art. The color base consists of combinations of black, gray and sometimes white. The work should look like a simple drawing made with a lead pencil - flat, despite the presence of shadows and specially highlighted fragments - highlights.
In the image, the emphasis is on everything, even on the flaws, dimples and imperfect symmetry of the body shape.
Scorpion in Celtics style
Despite the fact that the scorpion does not inhabit the area where the style came from, the form of its representation of objects in the visual arts is unique. The essence is to weave an object similar in outline to a scorpion out of lines, to design in the traditional genre - to paint some areas in black and, if necessary, to give the lines a characteristic volume on the lines of the fold.
Scorpion in Linework style
The style does not require much time for the session, but is very capricious to the lines - they must be even, without skewing and going beyond the points of connection. As a rule, all lines in the Scorpio tattoo are made in black, the only difference is possible in their thickness. The main contour is usually thicker than the other lines.
Shadows may be used on the object itself, but insignificant, light and little noticeable - all attention to the lines.
Scorpion in Mayan Style
Very specific ancient style, its basis is enclosed in the culture of the once existed Mayan people, who carved images on stone and had their own strict canons regarding drawings.
The scorpion is presented in two variants - imitation stone carving and as we can see from the second drawing - the very form of representation of the arthropod in the image of that time. A mosaic of figures, with a tongue sticking out, characteristic of their culture.
Scorpio in the Neotraditional style.
The style is bright, emotional and modern, thanks to sustainable (not cheap) dyes. But the costs are repaid by the originality, freshness and individuality of the image of the scorpion in tattoo compositions. Its diverse color palette has no limits and this can be seen in the methods of shading, which are made in different colors.
A special feature of the style is the bold contour lines.
Scorpion in the Newscool style
The cartoon image of the scorpion evokes only positive emotions. The Newschool style completely neutralizes the venom with bright festive colors. Can the owner of such a tattoo be cruel, greedy and greedy? The outline is black and bold, otherwise the main character can be painted in any favorite color.
A distinctive feature of the style is usually lively objects with a large head and equally expressive eyes.
Scorpion in Oldschool style.
The most common style among fans of body art. Even today, it accounts for about 80% of the other styles in which the Scorpion tattoo is made. It is considered one of the canonical images that existed in the practice of the old tattoo parlors, on a par with the anchor swallow, snake, etc.
It is not difficult to distinguish, the color palette used for the drawings is very primitive. It essentially consists of 6 primary colors and they are not usually mixed to achieve any other shade.
Scorpion in Organic style.
Another less common but popular Organic style, offers its favorite staged tattoo subject - a bloodthirsty horrible scorpion tearing through human skin.
Structural muscle fibers are visible through the wounds, redness is seen around, and the arthropod, with all its claws and stinger, overcomes obstacles in the form of skin strips that hinder it on its way to freedom. There is a sense in the tattoo - the owner of the image in his soul associates his personal qualities with the qualities of the scorpion, which he manages to hide masterfully.
Scorpion in the style of Ornamental
The style that promotes patterns, pacification and self-improvement - Ornamental - has not been ignored. It would seem, how can you combine them - on one end of the poisonous scorpion, on the other calm and balance? In two ways. First - the image of the spider itself consists of beautiful openwork patterns. The second - the scorpion is decorated with style attributes in the form of an additional background.
In the work is often present technique Dotwork (darkening from dots), which softens the rigidity of the lines and reduces aggression.
Polynesian Style Scorpion
As a rule, all Polynesian style Scorpion tattoos are done with black dye pigment or to put it another way - ink.
The style is the ancestor of Trible, with the difference that it consists of classic ethnic patterns representing owl triangles, lines and stripes. The manner of conveying the external image of the scorpion is sometimes confusing and more reminiscent of a mosaic fragment than the silhouette of a venomous and dangerous creature.
Scorpion in Realism Style
In all its glory, without any hint of resemblance, just straightforward Realism style reflects all the majesty of the deadly scorpion in the tattoo, as it were. The ruthless sharp sting, ready to strike its enemies at any moment, and the two weighty claws, equipped with saw-like teeth, are the key elements of the tattoo.
There is power in them, as well as separate attention in conveying an exceptional resemblance to a real live original. The effect of presence is achieved through the play of light and shadow with the use of colors identical to the natural coloring of the scorpion.
Scorpion in Sketch Style
Worked on the image of a scorpion for a future tattoo, and so left the work unfinished to the end - this is the highlight of the style Sketch. The illusion of untold, unexpressed, unfinished business is the main feature that characterizes the style. The Sketch style Scorpion tattoo is an exactly transferred sketch of the tattoo on the client's body, with coordinating lines and quick strokes. What to do when the whole world is imperfect.
Scorpion Tribal Style.
Traditionally, tribal style scorpion tattoos are all black, but there are exceptions in the form of various niches, recesses, etc. that are very popular today. The only thing that does not change under the current of fashion is the image. It represents the idea of composing a tattoo from several parts, which have tapering ends.
The elements never touch each other and at the points of supposed intersection have a gap of a certain size, the same in relation to all parts of the composition.
Scorpion in the Thrash Polka style
It is impossible to express the aggressiveness of a scorpion in a tattoo as strongly as the Thrash Polka style does. The style's characteristic sprawling stripes and splashes of red enhance the effect of bloodthirstiness, while the background of circles creates a unique character unique to this style. Scorpion is usually painted in realistic, black paint.
Popular application locations
Scorpion is able to fit comfortably into a wide variety of geometric body area formats allotted for tattooing. From triangles to rectangular designs, its position can be manipulated in any way. It can roll down, crawl up, peek out, and just stand in a fighting position.
The most popular locations are areas on the shoulder blade and chest. These are enclosed parts of the body (if necessary) and they allow the scorpion to be displayed in all the fine detail, given its true small stature.
Small images are put on the neck and hands. They are made deliberately by people who were destined to be born under this sign in the horoscope, and they want everyone to know about it, without further ado.
