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These Watercolor Tattoos By Chen Jie Will Make You Wish You Had One

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Many of us now have tattoo designs that decorate our bodies. Some have deep meanings, some tattoo ideas are simply aesthetically pleasing, and while the meaning might be known only by the tattooed, the beauty of the unique tattoo itself is visible to all.

Chen Jie is a Chinese tattoo artist whose beautiful tattoos have won over the hearts of over 200k people on Instagram, and it's clear why. The artist creates intricate watercolor tattoos that look like real paintings that you can always bring with yourself.

Take a look at some of her watercolor painting inspired body art below and vote for the best ones.

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#1

Watercolor tattoo of two fish on a person's shoulder by artist Chen Jie.

Final score:

102points

Monica 7 years ago

Beautiful! Amazing job.

11points

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#2

Watercolor tattoo of a cat on an arm, featuring black ink and artistic brushstroke style.

Final score:

85points

Maike 7 years ago

this is soooo beautiful

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#3

Watercolor tattoo of a crane on an arm, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic style.

Final score:

76points

riley.girl 7 years ago

Stunning! I want this!

6points

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#4

Watercolor tattoo of a serene fox on a person's leg, designed by Chen Jie.

Final score:

76points

Monica 7 years ago

Admirable!

2points

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#5

Watercolor tattoo of a sleeping cat by Chen Jie, showcasing elegant ink artistry.

Final score:

74points

Monica 7 years ago

Looks kinda like my cat...

4points

#6

Watercolor tattoo of vibrant flowers on a person's thigh, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic style.

Final score:

69points

Maroof Hossen 7 years ago

superb!!

3points

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#7

Close-up of a watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie on a person's forearm, featuring abstract brush strokes.

Final score:

66points

Adi Nana Drori 7 years ago

Amazing

4points

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#8

Watercolor tattoo on a person's back, featuring abstract floral design in Chen Jie's style.

Final score:

66points

Maike 7 years ago

oh wow this is stunning! i want one

7points

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#9

Watercolor tattoo of pink cherry blossoms and branches on a person's back, exemplifying Chen Jie's artistic style.

Final score:

58points

Tracy Yan 7 years ago

this would be one of my choices VERY Nice

6points

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#10

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie, featuring abstract, black ink leaves on a person's shoulder.

Final score:

56points

Carole Olson 7 years ago

Lo mismo! Delicate and classy.

3points

#11

Watercolor tattoo of a horse by Chen Jie on a forearm, featuring fluid brushstrokes and subtle shading.

Final score:

53points

Maroof Hossen 7 years ago

this is beautiful art

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#12

Watercolor tattoo of a black raven on an upper arm, showcasing intricate design by Chen Jie.

Final score:

51points

Capermom 7 years ago

Stunningly beautiful

1point

#13

Watercolor tattoo of a penguin by artist Chen Jie, featuring soft shades and delicate details on the skin.

Final score:

49points

Annika Hanson-Carlson 7 years ago

this is adorable i want it

4points

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#14

Watercolor tattoo of an octopus on an arm, showcasing vibrant colors and artistic design.

Final score:

48points

Monica 7 years ago

Aww... beautiful and cute! Wow! Awesome

2points

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#15

Watercolor tattoo of a leaf on an arm, designed by artist Chen Jie.

Final score:

44points

Monica 7 years ago

I love it!

5points

#16

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie depicting an abstract fish design on a person’s shoulder.

Final score:

43points

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#17

Watercolor tattoo of birds and flowers on an arm, designed by Chen Jie.

Final score:

42points

Diane Romero 7 years ago

Absolutely gorgeous!

2points

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#18

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie on a person's back, featuring abstract black ink design.

Final score:

42points

Maike 7 years ago

this looks like smoke playing a song

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#19

Watercolor flower tattoo on a woman's back, designed in vivid red and orange tones by Chen Jie.

Final score:

41points

Anna Raimondi 7 years ago

he really achieves a fine art image.

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#20

Watercolor tattoo of a crane by Chen Jie on a leg, featuring a pine tree branch detail.

Final score:

41points

Irini Grypari 3 years ago

Piece of art!!!

0points

#21

Watercolor tattoo of a gray rabbit with pink balloons on a person's leg.

Final score:

39points

Annika Hanson-Carlson 7 years ago

this is the meaning of cute <3 <3 <3

5points

#22

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie depicting floral design on woman's shoulder.

Final score:

37points

Maroof Hossen 7 years ago

amazing

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#23

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie featuring a samurai silhouette against a moonlit sky on an arm.

Final score:

37points

Maggie Dougherty 7 years ago

One word...wow!

3points

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#24

Watercolor tattoo of red flowers on a person's back, showcasing artistic ink style by Chen Jie.

Final score:

33points

Von 7 years ago

Just gorgeous. I'd love to have a piece by her. She needs to be on Ink Master!!

0points

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#25

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie on the back of a leg, depicting a warrior in black ink style.

Final score:

29points

Capermom 7 years ago

W-O-W..!

1point

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#26

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie on a person's side, featuring abstract floral design in pink and purple tones.

Final score:

29points

Jack Flowerchild 7 years ago

tre stylish

0points

#27

Watercolor tattoo of a gray striped cat by Chen Jie on a person's forearm.

Final score:

28points

Diane Romero 7 years ago

Squishie!

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#28

Watercolor tattoo of a whale on a person's side, showcasing Chen Jie's tattoo art.

Final score:

28points

Monica 7 years ago

Aww... Cute!

1point

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#29

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie on an arm, featuring vibrant, flowing designs and colors.

Final score:

28points

Donna Ribbons 3 years ago

beautiful and magical

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#30

Watercolor tattoo of a bird on a person's forearm, featuring delicate black and gray ink strokes.

Final score:

28points

#31

Watercolor tattoo of a raven with purple and black hues on skin.

Final score:

27points

Shelley Kidby 7 years ago

Quote the Raven never more!

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#32

Watercolor tattoo of a red flower on a person's shoulder, designed by Chen Jie.

Final score:

26points

Maike 7 years ago

did i say i love Poppys

1point

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#33

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie on forearm, featuring a silhouette design blending into cloud-like patterns.

Final score:

26points

#34

Watercolor tattoo featuring vibrant orange flowers and dark leaves on a person's upper arm.

Final score:

26points

Donna Ribbons 3 years ago

Water color tatoos...Chinese tatoo art

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#35

Watercolor tattoo of a bird by Chen Jie on a person's shoulder, featuring abstract splash effects.

Final score:

26points

#36

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie featuring delicate yellow flowers on an arm.

Final score:

23points

#37

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie on an arm, featuring a serene mountain and landscape scene.

Final score:

22points

#38

Watercolor tattoo of a stylized bird design by Chen Jie, featuring soft gradients and fluid shapes on skin.

Final score:

22points

Sandra Hawkins 7 years ago

Wow

1point

#39

Watercolor tattoo on an arm by Chen Jie, featuring abstract black ink brushstroke design.

Final score:

21points

Jack Flowerchild 7 years ago

i loves it

2points

#40

Watercolor tattoo of abstract flowers on an arm, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic style.

Final score:

21points

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#41

Watercolor tattoos featuring abstract fish design on a person's shoulder by artist Chen Jie.

Final score:

20points

#42

Watercolor tattoos of birds on a woman's shoulder, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic design.

Final score:

20points

#43

Watercolor tattoo of a moon with roots on a person's back, designed by Chen Jie.

Final score:

20points

Jack Flowerchild 7 years ago

oh i loveses this one so much

0points

#44

Watercolor tattoo of a delicate flower design on a person's back.

Final score:

19points

Maike 7 years ago

this is so fragile and beautiful

1point

#45

Watercolor tattoo with red flowers on woman's back, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic style.

Final score:

19points

#46

Watercolor tattoo of a tree on a person's arm by artist Chen Jie, against a backdrop of wooden drawers.

Final score:

19points

#47

Watercolor tattoo of a colorful bird on skin, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic style.

Final score:

18points

Monica 7 years ago

Wow! Adorable.

1point

#48

Watercolor black and gray flower tattoo by Chen Jie on a person's arm.

Final score:

18points

Diane Romero 7 years ago

Calla Lilies

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#49

Watercolor tattoo of a cat on a person's shoulder by Chen Jie, showcasing artistic and creative ink design.

Final score:

17points

#50

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie of black leaves on a person's upper chest, showcasing delicate and artistic design.

Final score:

17points

#51

A watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie featuring a black floral design, elegantly inked on a person's back.

Final score:

17points

Clare Mayo 7 years ago

beautiful

0points

#52

Watercolor tattoo of a blue whale on an arm by Chen Jie.

Final score:

17points

Monica 7 years ago

Beautiful!

2points

#53

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie of a stylized red fox on a person's side, showcasing vibrant brushstroke design.

Final score:

15points

#54

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie on an arm, featuring abstract black and red brushstroke designs.

Final score:

15points

#55

Watercolor tattoo featuring a delicate branch design on skin, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic style.

Final score:

14points

#56

Watercolor tattoo with red floral design by Chen Jie on thigh, showcasing intricate artistry.

Final score:

14points

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#57

Arm with a vibrant watercolor tattoo of koi fish by Chen Jie, showcasing artistic detail and delicate colors.

Final score:

14points

#58

Watercolor tattoo of a rabbit on skin, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic style.

Final score:

13points

#59

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie featuring a magpie with flowing tail on a person's forearm.

Final score:

13points

#60

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie on thigh, depicting a circular design with abstract brush strokes.

Final score:

13points

#61

Watercolor tattoos by Chen Jie on forearms, featuring elegant, abstract black ink designs against a neutral background.

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13points

#62

Watercolor tattoo depicting delicate red flowers on a person's back, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic style.

Final score:

13points

#63

Watercolor tattoo of a sailboat on a leg, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic style.

Final score:

12points

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#64

Watercolor tattoo of a sunflower by Chen Jie on a person's forearm, blending artistic colors for a soft look.

Final score:

12points

#65

Watercolor tattoo of a pink flower on an arm, designed by Chen Jie, showcasing elegant artistry.

Final score:

12points

#66

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie of a crane with a red sun on leg, featuring soft washes and delicate details.

Final score:

12points

Donna Ribbons 3 years ago

lovely!

0points

#67

Watercolor tattoo on a shoulder, featuring abstract floral design with green and purple hues.

Final score:

12points

Monica 7 years ago

*sigh* It makes me want to ink my body. Beautiful

3points

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#68

Watercolor tattoo of an eagle on a person's back, featuring fluid brushstrokes and soft color blending.

Final score:

12points

#69

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie on a woman's shoulder, featuring abstract brush strokes and colorful shapes.

Final score:

12points

#70

Watercolor tattoo on forearm by Chen Jie, featuring abstract black ink design with fluid brushstrokes.

Final score:

11points

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#71

Elegant watercolor tattoo of a red betta fish by Chen Jie.

Final score:

11points

#72

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie featuring a red poppy design on a person's back.

Final score:

10points

#73

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie featuring delicate floral design on forearm.

Final score:

10points

#74

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie on arm, featuring black leaves and vines on a person's shoulder in a blue tank top.

Final score:

10points

#75

Watercolor tattoo on arm featuring intricate floral and bird design by Chen Jie.

Final score:

10points

#76

Watercolor tattoo on shoulder featuring vibrant floral design by artist Chen Jie.

Final score:

10points

#77

Watercolor tattoo of flowers on a woman's upper back, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic design.

Final score:

10points

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#78

Watercolor tattoo of a Shiba Inu on the forearm by Chen Jie, featuring realistic details and soft hues.

Final score:

10points

Dorothy Snowden 7 years ago

probably one of the best shibi's i ever saw

0points

#79

Watercolor tattoo of koi fish on a person's shoulder, demonstrating Chen Jie's artistic technique.

Final score:

9points

#80

Watercolor tattoo of pink flowers on a woman's shoulder, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic style.

Final score:

9points

#81

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie featuring a rabbit and the words "Mom always love u" on a person's calf.

Final score:

9points

#82

Watercolor tattoo of a bird on an arm, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic style.

Final score:

9points

#83

Watercolor tattoo of a flower on a person's side, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic style.

Final score:

9points

#84

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie featuring a floral design on a person's shoulder.

Final score:

9points

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#85

Watercolor tattoo of a colorful deer design on an arm, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic style.

Final score:

9points

#86

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie featuring abstract brushstrokes on skin, showcasing intricate design and vibrant colors.

Final score:

9points

#87

Watercolor tattoo of cherry blossoms on shoulder, featuring vibrant pinks and blacks.

Final score:

8points

#88

Watercolor tattoo with abstract butterfly design on leg, showcasing vibrant hues and delicate lines by artist Chen Jie.

Final score:

8points

#89

Watercolor tattoo of a pink flower on a person's upper back, showcasing Chen Jie's artistry.

Final score:

8points

#90

Watercolor tattoo on upper back with floral and abstract design, featuring pink and black hues.

Final score:

8points

#91

Watercolor tattoo of a red flower on a forearm, created in Chen Jie's signature style.

Final score:

7points

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#92

Watercolor tattoo of a red flower on an arm by Chen Jie.

Final score:

7points

#93

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie featuring a red flower and black leaves on a person's shoulder.

Final score:

7points

#94

Watercolor tattoo of red flowers on a person's back, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic style.

Final score:

7points

#95

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie featuring delicate orange berries and leaves on a person's side.

Final score:

7points

#96

Watercolor tattoo in blue and pink tones on a person's shoulder, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic design.

Final score:

7points

#97

Watercolor tattoo of a rabbit with a colorful scarf on an upper arm, created by artist Chen Jie.

Final score:

7points

Dorothy Snowden 7 years ago

bunny in a scarf :)

0points

#98

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie on an arm, featuring abstract brushstrokes and an eye.

Final score:

7points

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#99

Watercolor tattoo of a colorful deer on forearm, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic style.

Final score:

7points

#100

Watercolor tattoo of red poppies on a person's back, showcasing Chen Jie's artistry.

Final score:

6points

#101

Watercolor tattoo of peaches and branches on forearm, showcasing Chen Jie's artistic style.

Final score:

6points

#102

Watercolor tattoo on ankle featuring an abstract X design by Chen Jie.

Final score:

6points

#103

Watercolor tattoo of a ginkgo leaf by Chen Jie on a woman's arm, complementing her lace top and striped pants.

Final score:

5points

#104

Watercolor tattoo of a black bird on a person's shoulder.

Final score:

5points

#105

Watercolor tattoo on forearm featuring soft, blended earth tones and abstract design.

Final score:

4points

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#106

Watercolor tattoo on arm featuring abstract, floral design in soft black and grey hues.

Final score:

4points

#107

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie on shoulder, featuring abstract floral design with pink and black hues.

Final score:

4points

#108

Watercolor tattoo by Chen Jie on a forearm, featuring abstract shapes and soft colors.

Final score:

2points

Hidrėlėy

Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

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Natasha Forchione 7 years ago

These are so beautiful! They are all walking art.

5points

Kent Obediah Hayton 7 years ago

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zuraw_origami 7 years ago

just whimsical :o

2points

Vicky Zar 7 years ago

Google water color tattoos. These here are boring compared to what else is possible

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Natasha Forchione 7 years ago

These are so beautiful! They are all walking art.

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Kent Obediah Hayton 7 years ago

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zuraw_origami 7 years ago

just whimsical :o

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Vicky Zar 7 years ago

Google water color tattoos. These here are boring compared to what else is possible

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