A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Watercolor Koi Tattoo

If you’d like to take a closer look at Amanda’s back, done by James at Planet Ink in Toronto, click through for a larger view (the same photo, just bigger).

Comments

78 responses to “Watercolor Koi Tattoo”

  1. nope Avatar
    nope

    i agree the kanji doesn’t seem to go; it could be the color difference, but i can’t decide. The fish are absolutely beautiful, though. she has a really nice back, on a side note.

  2. nope Avatar
    nope

    i agree the kanji doesn’t seem to go; it could be the color difference, but i can’t decide. The fish are absolutely beautiful, though. she has a really nice back, on a side note.

  3. nope Avatar
    nope

    i agree the kanji doesn’t seem to go; it could be the color difference, but i can’t decide. The fish are absolutely beautiful, though. she has a really nice back, on a side note.

  4. Anders Avatar
    Anders

    technically they arent “koi”. . . but hey, we can let technicalities slide for an awesome tattoo and piece of art work

  5. Anders Avatar
    Anders

    technically they arent “koi”. . . but hey, we can let technicalities slide for an awesome tattoo and piece of art work

  6. Anders Avatar
    Anders

    technically they arent “koi”. . . but hey, we can let technicalities slide for an awesome tattoo and piece of art work

  7. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    I’m in love with how soft the fish look…just stunning.

  8. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    I’m in love with how soft the fish look…just stunning.

  9. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    I’m in love with how soft the fish look…just stunning.

  10. possessed Avatar

    I agree with the couple of people who’ve mentioned the kanji. I think the fish, on the other hand, are absolutely beautiful – they look like they could move at any moment!

  11. possessed Avatar

    I agree with the couple of people who’ve mentioned the kanji. I think the fish, on the other hand, are absolutely beautiful – they look like they could move at any moment!

  12. possessed Avatar

    I agree with the couple of people who’ve mentioned the kanji. I think the fish, on the other hand, are absolutely beautiful – they look like they could move at any moment!

  13. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    whoa, thanks everyone for the comments. Just to let you know, the kanji are old, they were done almost 7 years ago when i lived in labrador. they may look out of place and may not mean exactly what you think they should, but hey, they have a story, just like the koi. i love them.

  14. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    whoa, thanks everyone for the comments. Just to let you know, the kanji are old, they were done almost 7 years ago when i lived in labrador. they may look out of place and may not mean exactly what you think they should, but hey, they have a story, just like the koi. i love them.

  15. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    whoa, thanks everyone for the comments. Just to let you know, the kanji are old, they were done almost 7 years ago when i lived in labrador. they may look out of place and may not mean exactly what you think they should, but hey, they have a story, just like the koi. i love them.

  16. MelSkunk Avatar
    MelSkunk

    DAMN! I think I’ve found out who I want to do my goldfish arm tattoo now, and he’s local. Hawt!

  17. MelSkunk Avatar
    MelSkunk

    DAMN! I think I’ve found out who I want to do my goldfish arm tattoo now, and he’s local. Hawt!

  18. MelSkunk Avatar
    MelSkunk

    DAMN! I think I’ve found out who I want to do my goldfish arm tattoo now, and he’s local. Hawt!

  19. Xenobiologista Avatar
    Xenobiologista

    Ugh, what is it with people getting Chinese tattoos? Either it looks like the words were written by a kindergartener or they pick some boring font like SimHei that’s the Chinese equivalent of Arial.

  20. Xenobiologista Avatar
    Xenobiologista

    Ugh, what is it with people getting Chinese tattoos? Either it looks like the words were written by a kindergartener or they pick some boring font like SimHei that’s the Chinese equivalent of Arial.

  21. Xenobiologista Avatar
    Xenobiologista

    Ugh, what is it with people getting Chinese tattoos? Either it looks like the words were written by a kindergartener or they pick some boring font like SimHei that’s the Chinese equivalent of Arial.

  22. Jesse Regan Avatar

    Incredible. Those feathery fins and tails on the koi are just mind blowing, it takes true talent to do something like that.

  23. Jesse Regan Avatar

    Incredible. Those feathery fins and tails on the koi are just mind blowing, it takes true talent to do something like that.

  24. Jesse Regan Avatar

    Incredible. Those feathery fins and tails on the koi are just mind blowing, it takes true talent to do something like that.

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