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Color Tattoos
Colortattoo work from artists across the TattooNOW network. Each image links to the artist’s portfolio.
About Color Tattoos
Color tattooing uses a full palette of pigments rather than black ink alone, from bold traditional to lush color realism. Hue — not just tone — carries the image, giving a vividness and warmth black and grey can't reach.
- Demands real color theory — how pigments layer, blend and read against skin tone
- Hallmarks: smooth blends, clean saturation without patchiness, warm/cool contrast
- Solid linework and value structure still sit underneath the best color work
- Well-applied color lasts; some bright tones soften over time and welcome a touch-up
- Shines on florals, animals, pop-culture and surreal pieces — judge it on healed photos
Last updated June 2026
Another fun day of coverup on DeShawn
Got some solid ground covered on Casey, about 16” square of…
Slimer Tattoo
Japanese dragon rib panel
BIOMECH HAND
Anubis
Pooch
Great horned owl and roses tattoo
Realistic floral tattoo
chickidee-tattoo
Pin up witch
space ship tattoo
Mermaid
BIOMECH SLEEVE
Color Gravestone Tattoo
untitled
Realistic Buddha and stacked stones forearm tattoo
Skull
Nature Spirit Pinup Tattoo
MaveyWavy
Goddess Athena Color Tattoo
Koi Fish
Dragon & Samurai Tattoo
Clown
leopard and roses
Ridiculous cover-up. Roses
Ernesto Graffiti Lettering
Swallow Spatter
flowers on shoulder and upper arm
Heart, cross, sword and wings chest piece
rose and diamond red
Skull tattoo
Biomech Chest
carry the torch
Brian Froud's Fairies
Dobberman
Cheshire
Color Portrait
color floral mandala
momy swallow
Orchis
Jurassic Park Sleeve in progress
Anchor with Flowers
untitled
untitled
Tripping Elesphant Whim
Koi fish memorial tattoo
Alice in wonderland (Video game)