Unfortunately, there’s a very pervasive myth that darker skin tones cannot accommodatecolorful tattoos.
Tattooing darker skinwith color is truly not impossible.
Sadly, some artists simply haven’t dedicated the time and effort to learn how to do that.
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Your skin’s undertones do matter a lot.
Once ink is healed, its color can shift into a different hue.
That’s why they highly recommend getting color tests, especially for any large pieces you want.
It’s their art, but it’s your body.
Need more proof that colorful ink can look great on darker skin?
For each tattoo they draw, Mitchell offers the client a personalizedaftercare routine.
Just remember, “don’t scratch it.”
With his own work, Davis dispels the myth that dark skin can’t be tattooed with colorful ink.
“It’s normal for me,” he says.
The bright teal and magenta add dimension to this overall beautiful piece.
The upper thigh placement is also the perfect spot to showcase the work.
“Some artists make tattoos for the first initial picture and others create for longevity,” she shares.
Looking at the healed work gives you a better understanding of how someone’s work will look over time.
Testing, Testing
This tiny tattoo is actually a color test drawn by Toronto-based tattoo artistBrittany.
“My go-to saying is ‘wash with unscented soap and moisturize with unscented lotion,'” they say.
In the Ditch
Colorful tattoos don’t need to involve a lot of different shades.
It looks like its petals are practically flowing in the wind, thanks to talented Atlanta-based artistDebbi Snax.
The brick-red and green shades give this otherwise minimalist piece an unexpected twist.
Blooming Flowers
TattooerProph Bundycreated this elaborate back tattoo on fellow artist Snax.
They add the perfect natural element to this overall gorgeous piece.
The vibrancy of the teal and green shades immediately stands out in this small hummingbird tattoo.
Side Profile
What’s not to love about this back tattoo?
The vibrant yellow-and-orange citrus fruits look so lifelike next to the green leaves and white flowers.
The bright hues have held up very well in his healed neck piece.
Queens-based artistKatherine Yuperfectly etched this anime-inspired tattoo on a client atYant Studio.
We’re truly amazed at how realistic it looks.
Budding Flowers
Now,thisis a leg piece.
The healed red, green, and purple inks elevate these simplistic flowers and leaves.
It Takes Two
Brittanyetched these two gorgeous hibiscus flowers onto their client’s forearm.
And of course, what flower tattoo is complete without some green leaves?
The red, blue, and yellow hues look like they are flowing outward in this minimalist art.
Mitchell managed to make these primary colors look anything but basic.
These roses by Snax prove it.
Scar Work
Mitchell beautifully tattooed this piece that incorporates their client’s scar.
You’ll see that some of these vines and leaves were done with green ink if you look closely.
At the tips of the leaves, there are red circles and semicircles in various sizes.
Pucker Up
Wow, where do we even start with this one?
The simplistic body art fits perfectly right on the hip.
Full of Vines
Give yourself a second to fully admire these vibrant leafy greens tattooed by Mitchell.
It creates a contrast that works well on the arm.
But the fruit isn’t the only star of the show.
These green leaves and teeny lily flowers and buds are the perfect complementing elements.
The attention to detail that Hamidullah added to this body art does not go unnoticed.
We are obsessed with all the greens, reds, pinks, and blues here.
The red-and-pink flowers surrounding the bird add the necessary finishing touch.
It’s no wonder the client has such a wide smile while staring at these florals.
And we can’t forget about the scarlet flowers and shamrock-green leaves surrounding it.
The colorful, witchy tattoo fits perfectly on the client’s forearm.
We especially love the different green hues used, the vibrancy of which is still clearly there.
The yellow, orange, and red hues in the florets also jump right at you.
The baby-blue, canary-yellow, and hot-pink colors help bring the expressive faces of these celestial bodies to life.
We especially love the rosy heart details and two-toned lips on each hand.
The multicolored lightning bolts that fade from yellow to red to black make this an epic tattoo.
Sole Survivor
This flower above a client’s elbow is so simple yet so beautiful.
We love how Chen added white highlights to accompany the pink and green hues.
It gives this singular flower some dimension as it sits prettily on the arm.
Each side of the petals tattooed by Hamidullah is a different color.
The opposite side features a man’s face.
The swirling red and green shades inks are the main colors in this arm piece.
Flower Power
There are actually two tattoos in this photo instead of just one.
The bright blue waves look absolutely stunning flowing out of the pink and yellow vase.
This butterfly has a skull right on its abdomen that will make you glance twice.
Honestly, it could be a creature straight from a horror movie.
It’s truly a work of art.
