Colorful Tattoos Use Vibrant Pops of Color to Merge the Excitement of Nature and Art

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Seoul-based artist Zihee Tattoo adorns the skin with colorful illustrations that pay homage to nature and fine art. From pretty florals to classic paintings, each color tattoo resembles soft botanical illustrations and delicate watercolor paintings on skin. Although Zihee’s range of subject matter may be traditional, she still manages to achieve her distinct contemporary style by merging her painterly depictions with graphic shapes and a vibrant color palette.

Zihee’s eclectic portfolio features miniature interpretations of famous paintings such as Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss and Claude Monet’s Water Lilies, delicately inked with incredible detail and framed within minimalist, geometric forms. Other pieces include colorful flower tattoos and vibrant creatures that pop from the wearer’s skin. One revisited motif is a multicolored snake that curls around the ankles, wrists, and shoulders of the wearers. However, rather than feature lifelike scales, the mythical creature is often adorned with floral patterns.

You can see more colorful designs and book a session with Zihee on Instagram.

Korea-based artist Zihee Tattoo adorns the skin with colorful illustrations that pay homage to nature and fine art.

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From pretty florals to famous artworks, each color tattoo resembles soft botanical illustrations and delicate watercolor paintings on skin.

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The artist manages to achieve her distinct contemporary style by merging her painterly depictions with graphic shapes and a vibrant color palette.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
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