The Art of Ink: Watercolor

It’s not just about paint splatter and drips. Watercolor tattooing caught on because it is bright, beautiful, and simply whimsical - and that’s how artists Amanda Wachob, Gene Coffey, Thea Duskin, and June Jung fell in love with it.
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Over the past few years, the popularity of tattoos has exploded across the world. We set off to explore the different individual styles of tattooing, what makes them unique and the artistry it takes to execute them. Each episode we’ll tackle a different style of tattooing, meet the top artists in each style and learn all about that particular genre from the people who are at the top of their craft.

[@joyce1175]

The second article (by Joel Wright) cited as being anti-watercolor tattoo is from an actual watercolor tattoo artist. The article isn't against them, it addresses the common concern of how they age and basically says what these other artists say - they age like most other tattoos. I literally just got my tattoo touched up by Joel (not because of how it aged, because it was my first tattoo and I'm a literal moron and picked at it) which is why I was browsing videos about this stuff. Lo and behold there he is being cited as being against his very profession lol.

[@TheHiddenSNOW]

You've got to be careful with colour choice and how packed in the colour is, if both elements are poor it can end up looking like a bruise around the tattoo. AKA if you want a watercolour tattoo to last DONT GO CHEAP

[@yasyashushus]

I absolutely love those abstract tattoos that lady does damn

[@riceandbeanchicairizarry2797]

Awesome watching this, amazing artist's especially June Jung. I love her dearly. I have 14 tattoos from her and more to come. not only an amazing artist but a beautiful person❤

[@marg5404]

I have the honor of being inked with early Amanda Wachob experimental watercolors. These many years later the art is vibrant and inspiring.

[@sayra900]

Five second in and I was like... I've been there! Amanda Wachob is amazing and I love the tattoo I got from her.

[@Me-pe8eb]

water coloure tattoos are so cool

[@user-pt1cz4ot1e]

Watercolor isn’t something I would tattoo, nor put on my skin, but when done right, it is absolutely gorgeous. I’m so glad there are so many styles to choose from now. I also love being tattooed, so the idea of going over them in 10 or so years isn’t a big deal.

[@yellowhouse4911]

its so sad thinking about all These Great Tattoo artists Living in the us and that i will Never get tattooed by them

[@brewberry3894]

Aesthetics or personal taste aside, it's good to make tattooing for everyone. Not just tough guy bikers and criminals. True art form.

[@RockingRhythmsJo]

I want most of my tattoos black but i just know in my soul i am going to get some watercolor work. I've always enjoyed watercolor paintings and how thw colors make me feel,this is so awesome! I

[@maddygrif]

They look so pretty! I honestly kind of like how they look after they've faded even more than when they're newly done lmao

[@totallynameless8861]

When conversations come up about watercolour tattoos aging poorly, it's often left out that.... someone could hate the way black tattoos age! I really dislike the way black ages, at least on lighter skin. And I'm okay with a tattoo that people don't notice unless they're really close to me. It's similar reasoning to why people get tattoos in hidden areas.

[@Itsraejean]

all of my color tattoos are watercolor and i plan on getting many many more, you have to find a good artist who understands watercolor, and when you do it comes out amazing :D

[@johnsmith-so5do]

I saw an old lady with flower sleeves last summer, her tats were all still rad so there yah go !

[@sloweddown4u]

People say these tattoos aren't going to last. Yeah, they won't if you don't take care of them and don't go back for touch ups when you're supposed to.

[@Games4Days912]

Just got my 2 dogs paws printed and got them watercolor on my inside forearm. So beautiful!

[@boo4ily]

Wow all of these artists are amazing!!! I absolutely love watercolor tattoos! I have a lot of self harming scars that I want to cover up and I've always wanted to do it with a watercolor tattoo. I just need to find the perfect artists to do it for me!

[@victorianme3668]

So beautiful! For the first time I can see myself getting a tattoo

[@libbybertsch2681]

Stunning work. I love the watercolor i wish there were some artists in Ohio