40+ Watercolor Tattoos That Beautifully Transform Bodies Into Living Art

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Wondering if a watercolor tattoo is right for you? Before you commit to one of these colorful works of body art, it's important to understand that watercolor tattoos are particularly prone to fading. Since they don't have the black lines of traditional tattoos, the pigment tends to bleed overtime, causing the motifs to lose their shape and become a bit blurry. However, if done professionally and regularly retouched, your body art is more likely remain beautiful for years to come.

This article has been edited and updated.

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Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou was a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. An art historian living in Paris, Kelly was born and raised in San Francisco and holds a BA in Art History from the University of San Francisco and an MA in Art and Museum Studies from Georgetown University. When she’s not writing, you can find Kelly wandering around Paris, whether she’s leading a tour (as a guide, she has been interviewed by BBC World News America and France 24) or simply taking a stroll with her husband and two tiny daughters.
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