The beautiful style of watercolor tattoos is catching on, with so many very talented artists bringing this look to skin. The bright colors and blending without an outline gives it a really soft look. We found some gorgeous watercolor tattoos to inspire you.
From flowers to animals, gorgeous nature scenes to striking strokes of "paint," the watercolor tattoo look proves even further that tattoos are art — and our bodies are truly a canvas.
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Stylized watercolor and lines.
Tattoo artist Kiriakos Balaskas created this stunning watercolor and black line tattoo. The inky colors truly make this a work of art.
Highlighting the sky.
These simple black birds look really pop when featured with the gorgeous watercolor style of tattooing behind them.
Perfect flower.
The beauty of this flower tattoo with its watercolor look is beyond compare. Tattoo artist Mike Shultz is incredible at this style.
Cherry blossoms.
This is a perfect rendition of gorgeous cherry blossoms in watercolor also by the talented Mike Shultz.
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Inspired.
Inspired by the muralist Mauro Carrera, tattoo artist Pete Zebley showed how incredible the art looks tattooed on skin.
Colorful owl.
This tattoo really captures the beauty of an owl, and the watercolor look makes it even more enchanting.
The lion.
We love the many colors that make up this lion, who somehow seems even more majestic thanks to the watercolor style.
Sweet bird.
This sweet bird tattoo in watercolor style is so lovely — it looks like a painting and not a tattoo. It was created by tattoo artist Jess Hannigan.
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Pretty poppies.
Tattoos artist Justin Nordine calls them color smudges in this stunning tattoo of poppies. Those colors!
Perfect circle.
Tattoo artist David Mushaney created this artistic watercolor style tattoo. We love the circle.
The force.
Here is proof that the use of the watercolor style of tattooing works with so many different designs.
Lovely lily.
The gorgeous lily tattoo is framed by some great watercolor effects done by tattoo artist Ivy Lavelle.
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Rose.
We are in awe of this rose tattoo created by German tattoo artist Emrah Lausbub.
Soft floral.
We love the softness of this watercolor tattoo by tattoo artist Joshua Whitten.
Feather.
The feather tattoo takes on another style with the watercolor style behind it.
In nature.
That gorgeous pink is such a standout in this bee and flower tattoo by Jessica Kwood.
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Phoenix feather.
Artist Russell Van Schaick created this cool phoenix feather showing how gorgeous a tattoo looks in watercolor style.
