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Side Tattoo Photo #13664

Striking Side tattoo in watercolor style on the back
Side tattoo — Photo 8 of 39

The area offers a long, curved surface ideal for flowing scripts, botanical compositions, and figure designs that stretch from armpit to hip. The trade-off is higher pain and longer healing due to the rib bones and constant body movement.

Watercolor tattoos use soft color gradients and flowing edges that mimic paint on paper. The technique avoids heavy outlines, letting colors blend naturally into the skin for a light, artistic appearance.

The back provides the largest continuous canvas on the body, ideal for detailed scenes and large-scale compositions. Upper back pieces are easy to conceal, while full-back tattoos make a dramatic statement.