Building bold movement into scale-heavy compositions

Nick Stegall is a Denver-based tattoo artist at Til Death Tattoo, known for his nature-inspired neotraditional work. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Florida, Nick started tattooing at just 15 years old in his parents' shop. His style blends bold lines, clean composition, and organic forms pulled straight from the natural world.

In this hands-on seminar, Nick focuses on one of his signature elements: snakes. He’ll walk through how to design them with intention, breaking down anatomy, scale placement, and how to build believable motion into their form. He’ll also dive into Japanese finger waves, showing how to shape them with structure and flow so they support and enhance the overall composition. You’ll learn how to combine these elements into designs that feel balanced and dynamic. Attendees will draw alongside Nick using provided Procreate brushes, with real-time guidance and feedback throughout.