Watercolor Tattoos: Watercolours that get under your skin

The trend of the Watercolor Tattoo style works not only on paper, but also just as well on, or under the skin.

Just like watercolors on paper, these types of tattoos seem to exude a certain lightness. The loose brushwork, the running into each other of the colors and delicate splashes of color - all this sounds more like an impressionist painting and doesn't make you think of a traditional tattoo style? With tattoos in the Watercolor style, however, you are absolutely on trend.

Artwork or trend?

With Watercolor Tattoos, real works of art are engraved under the skin, which are also very unique. Especially in a time when individualization plays an increasingly important role, customers want tattoos that no one else is guaranteed to wear.

The trend draws its inspiration from watercolor painting, which dates back to the 9th century. Elements from cubism, which even Picasso once worked with, can also be found. The style is a modern interpretation of colored tattoos and thus goes along with the spirit of the times. Therefore, it is also becoming increasingly popular among young people.

From brushes and needles

What you should pay attention to:

1. Whether the trend is now transient or permanent, you can not say. But it is crucial that the tattoos are very unique and thus fit only conditionally to other styles. The place and size should therefore be well considered. As places are suitable especially the shoulder, the back and the thighs.
2. So that the Watercolor Tattoo does not fade, you should protect it from UV radiation. Therefore, it is best to choose a place that you can cover.
3. In general, the question of the durability of Watercolor Tattoos is controversial. Since there are no contours, the colors can lose expression. However, it is normal for tattoos to "blur" over time. But you can easily counteract this by adding outlines or graphic elements.
4. In addition, watercolor tattoos are more suitable for a lighter skin type, because the colors come out better there.

Conclusion

Although most wearers of this style are women, but it is also absolutely suitable for men. It does not always have to be bright pastel tones, but it can also be dark expressive (but not gaudy) colors such as a dark red are chosen. Likewise, it does not have to be colorful, because Black Watercolor Tattoos look extremely elegant.

Probably the most popular motif in Watercolor design are flowers - both realistic and abstract. So you see: There are no limits!

If you are still unsure, just grab some watercolor paint and a brush and get started yourself. Who knows, maybe a Watercolor Tattoo will soon be under your skin too.