Some of the most impressive tattoos on the planet are done in this style, a mix of blended colors and blurred lines to create beautiful works of body art. If you're in the market for a new tattoo, don't miss these designs.
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Surreal Sparrow
Courtesy of Katie/Louise Flynn
This striking bird tattooed on Savannah Peterson by artist Deanna Wardin features a dynamic blend of turquoise, magenta, tangerine and other colors that pop.
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Flowing Fibonacci
Courtesy of Savannah Peterson
The Fibonacci sequence definitely has an ink-cult following, but this version by artist Louise Flynn is unique in its color palette and style.
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Colorful Camera
Instagram/Kisskatatattoo
A simple camera outline by Kiss Kata is accented with a big splash of color, making it more eye-catching than the average wrist tattoo.
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Vivid Balloons
Instagram/Dinonemec
This bold hot air balloon tattoo by Dino Nemec becomes even more impressive once you realize how seamlessly the balloons weave and overlap with one another.
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Brilliant Blooms
Arotattoo.com
As if torn from a botany book, this half-sleeve by Silo from Arotattoo is made up mostly of blended blossoms — but look a little closer and you'll notice an edgy skull in the mix.
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Plum Prince
Instagram/Inkbyaballar
Commemorative tattoos don't need to be names or faces — they can be symbols too. In this case, Prince fan Laelonie Marie had tattoo artist April Hendrix Ballar accent her "Love Symbol" design with a watercolor background in (what else?) purple.
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Wild Wolf
Instagram/Albertinkart
Part wild animal, part black-and-white skull, this spectacular design by Albert Mazowiecki is a watercolor masterpiece.
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Bitten Lips
Instagram/Mercuri_michele
For makeup lovers, this tattoo of a multicolored pout by Michele Mercuri is a bold way to celebrate a love of all things beauty.
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Cherry Blossoms
Instagram/Bejttattoo
Splashes of cobalt, magenta and coral transform a simple concept — long flowers with a hummingbird — into an awe-inspiring half-sleeve by tattoo pro Łukasz Bejt.
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Grapes of Wrath
Courtesy of Jody T
For Jody, who works at a winery, this watercolor design by Jhon Gutti, which features a stunning bunch of purple grapes with sweeping green leaves, was the perfect tattoo for her back.
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Spinal Stem
Instagram/Ondrashtattoo
This rainbow flower by Ondrash is so pretty, you almost don't notice the best part: a small bunch of petals that have "landed" on her left wrist.
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Branching Out
Instagram/Dinonemec
Another stunning Dino Nemec design, this tattoo features a tree figure kneeling as a blend of ivy, jade and pear colors make up its "leaves."
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Shoulder Blooms
Arotattoo.com
It takes a seriously skilled hand to create such delicate flowers, but that's exactly what tattoo artist Silo from Arotattoo has done with this lavender, lilac and violet design.
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Lit Up Lens
Instagram/Felippmello
Another option for photography lovers: transforming a camera lens into a work of watercolor art, the way artist Felipe Mello did here.
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Words of Wisdom
Instagram/Tattoosbyjaclyn
If Peter Pan's favorite phrase is your personal mantra, you may want to take inspiration from this fun Disney design by Jackie Huertas.
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Beautiful Buffalo
Instagram/Thejorell
This bold buffalo head by Jorell Elie combines remarkable artistry, graceful lines and so many different eye-catching colors, making it a one-of-a-kind half-sleeve.
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Fly Away
Instagram/Special_effects_tattoo
This blue-and-red "birds of a feather" interpretation by tattoo artist Geoff at Special Effects Tattooing offers a totally different way to wear these beloved symbols.
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