Just look to Instagram, where the hashtag#watercolortattooshas over 1.4 million posts.
Or peruse TikTok hashtags#watercolortattooand#watercolortattoos, which have close to 20 million views combined.
The aftercare for watercolor tattoos isn’t unfamiliar if you’ve ever gotten a tattoo before.
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Also, remember not to keep it submerged in water during the healing process."
If you’re stuck on what to use, check out thisroundup of aftercare products.
Now let’s get into the tattoo ideas.
Ahead, find all of the inspiration you need for your first (or next) watercolor ink.
‘Make everything larger and bolder’ continuously plays in mind."
She created this serene-looking scene of icebergs in the sea.
The sun’s light seems to be peeking through with the vibrant orange in the sky.
It’s amazing how she artfully created each floral to make them look appear lifelike.
Johnson replicated the radioactive substance well with shades of green ink.
“I really enjoy doing floral designs and anything that celebrates women empowerment or queer liberation.”
This unique design of a woman blends the watercolor technique with another tattoo trend: single needle linework.
Garden of Flowers
Can you get more classic than a flower tattoo?
This geometric watercolor tattoo has several multicolored blooms that sprout from the shoulder.
Two butterflies nest within these flowers and several pigments surround the whole piece.
This remarkable rose tattoo, for example, features complex shading and almost every color in the rainbow.
A red and orange bloom flows right next to the cursive font.
It’s a great example of how to elevate a watercolor flower tattoo with just a few words.
She used black ink for the figure and incorporated the colors in abstract designs on and around it.
The purple, pink, and blue splotches look almost like wet paint droplets.
Johnson recreated the W-shaped symbol with precision, capturing each and every detail.
A rainbow assortment of swirls covers the entire tattoo.
A smaller child nest in the fro with their fist raised a similar large Afro.
It seems to grow up her spine, sprouting into the reddish bloom.
He did just that with thisStar Wars-themed sleeve.
A small map of the world looks like it’s encased within a compass.
Two perpendicular arrows cross through the small continents.
Spirals of green, orange, pink, and blue flow over the entirety of this ink.
Symphony of Colors
There are so many eye-catching hues in this tattoo.
Where do you even start?
Her curls are outlined in black but full of pink, yellow, and green hues.
“I like to show people that it’s possible to achieve bright colors on darker skin tones.”
She did just that with this watercolor flower tattoo.
The pink, yellow, and blue hues contrast beautifully on the brown skin.
Mother’s Love
The colors in this vivid tattoo remind us of the aurora borealis.
The rainbow whirls of purple, pink, teal, and yellow ink cover both cats.
The Blues
Watercolor tattoos don’t need a kaleidoscope of color.
They can have just one, like this tattoo full of blue shades.
Light and dark blue pigments swirl into each other and over each symbol.
Water Signs
You don’t have to be obsessed with astrology to get azodiac-themed tattoolike thisPiscessymbol.
Kelly added the small figure to the arm with very fine lines.
Blobs of pink and blue sit on opposing sides of this symbol.
Circle of Life
Disney-inspired tattoos and watercolor go together like peanut butter and jelly.
There are also circles of various sizes in purple, pink, and blue around the lion.
Royalty
Commemorate a famous figure on your body like Nefertiti here.
The colors in this body art look like flames erupting from the queen’s head.
If you look closely, it’s possible for you to even see teeny-tiny stars.
We give this attention to detail an A++.
Rainbow Forest
Just looking atcolorful kaleidoscopicof trees feels like taking a trip outside of reality.
The tranquil hues and multidimensional lines make for a truly mesmerizing piece of art.
The One in the Striped Shirt
Getting a lot ofWhere’s Wallyvibes from this one.
This ultra-rad design is proof that watercolor tattoos aren’t limited to floral designs or pretty landscapes.
(Definitely not a bad thing to get emblazoned on your body forever.)
Why only bond with nature outside when you could add some of its beauty to your skin?
This one even features delicate strawberries.
Consider asking for a tattoo similar to this one if you don’t fancy a full-blown watercolor one.
There’s only one right answer here.
This example from Chibi is seriously impressive.
It’s sensual, extravagant, and bound to get complimented often.
