A watercolor tattoo resembles painting with water-based colours. Soft transitions and patches of colour shape the composition on the skin.
What does a watercolor tattoo look like?
The watercolor effect can form a background for a flower, animal or another motif. Patches of colour may be combined with a clear outline or sketched lines. Watercolor describes the treatment of colour, so the name alone does not determine the subject or size of a tattoo.
How should you choose a design and artist?
Compare the palette, shapes of the colour patches and how the main motif stands out from the background. Show the artist which features of your references matter to you. Also compare photographs of healed work. The guide to colour tattoos over time helps you discuss expectations for the result.
Read more about palette and scale on the colour tattoo page. Confirm an artist's current work through their portfolio and consultation.