Watercolor, watercolor everywhere-5 watercolor tattoos to inspire you

Watercolor tattoos are becoming more and more prominent in the tattoo industry since they hit the mainstream about six years ago.  As a matter of fact, some of the most beautiful pieces of art being placed on human canvases today are watercolor tattoos.

Still, there is some debate on whether or not they will stand the test of time.  Traditional tattoos that are outlined with black ink tend to need less touch-up over time because the black color holds longer and doesn't fade or blur as fast as a tattoo without black lined boundaries.  Eventually even traditional tattoos will need a touch-up.  Your aging body, the amount of sunlight that hits it, and weight loss or gain are just a few of the things that can change the look of a tattoo.  The question isn't whether it will hold up, it's whether or not you're willing to have a tattoo that might need a little more upkeep a little more often than a traditional tattoo.

Knowing what you're getting, how to care for it, and how long it should last are definitely questions to have with your tattoo artist.

Here are 5 watercolor tattoos to inspire your imagination:

This beautiful tattoo done by an
unknown source puts photography
in a whole new light.

Show your love for what you love to do-Are you a photographer?  A dancer?  A race car driver?  Put your passion into a piece of art that screams, "This is me!" by sitting down with your tattoo artist and coming up with a custom piece surrounding your favorite hobby.  If you're a writer, design a quill writing on a piece of parchment.  If your passion is soccer, create the most artistic soccer ball in the world.  Watercolor gives you the opportunity to turn even the most mundane looking piece of equipment into a stunning piece that everyone will look twice at.

This tattoo done by Klaim from France
makes you rethink traditional.

A new twist on an old theme-The dandelion blowing in the wind is something that has quickly jumped to one of the most popular tattoos of 2015.  Why not take a popular theme and give it a watercolor makeover?  You can change it so much that it barely resembles its original form, and instead has become a thing of incredible jaw dropping beauty.

 Favorite characters are getting tattooed on people every single day.  From Disney characters to horror characters, any of your favorite characters can be turned into watercolor tattoos.

You can keep them as real as you would like, or completely give them a watercolor makeover to change their appearance significantly.  There are no limits to what you can turn into a watercolor tattoo.  If you can see it in your mind's eye, you can create it on your canvas.

Harry Potter themed watercolor tattoo done by
Waldo, owner and artist at Mischievous Arts.

Fandoms are some of the most passionate groups of people in the entire world.  The art that comes from fans are some of the most beautiful and creative pieces of art in the world.  There are so many themes and symbols in each fandom that there is truly an endless supply of watercolor ideas, like this tattoo recently done by Waldo at Mischievous Arts Tattoo.  When the customer came in, she knew exactly what she wanted, and he delivered exactly what she wanted.

Make an appointment today to talk about your watercolor tattoo ideas today by calling (503) 492-5275.