I don’t think this piece is the most accurate representation of Cody Eich’s style on the whole, but he just posted it and it caught my eye.

Tattoo by Cody Eich at Studio 13 in Ft. Wayne, IN

If you’re into the watercolor/brushstroke/paint splatter look and you’re in France… well, you’re in luck. It looks like he had you covered if you’re a fan of art brut, too.

Tattoo by Fabien “Belly Button” Batista at Belly Button Tattoo Shop in Perpignan, France

Do you think the watercolor/brush stroke style will ever catch on as widely in the US as it has overseas? I’m leaning toward “no”. Good thing the internet has no geographic limitations when it comes to photo lurking.

Tattoo by Ondrash Konupčík at Znojmo Tattoo in Czech Republic.

While I know not everyone appreciates the more “paint”-like tattoos I post on Tattoo Snob, I want to say that if you’re going to get one along those lines–do it right. Get a good one. Fly to the Czech Republic, if need be.

(Sidenote: I realized recently how many names I’ve been posting that I can’t pronounce. If anyone can break it down for me phonetically, I’d be most appreciative.)

Tattoo by Ondrash Konupčík at Znojmo Tattoo in Czech Republic.

Tattoos that look more like paintings than, well, tattoos may not appeal to everyone–but I feel safe in saying it seems this is one so-called “trend” that’s here to stay.

What do you guys think? (And if you’re going to go on about how “only bold will hold” please, just make a bumper sticker to point to & move along.)

Tattoo by: Ondrash Konupčík at Znojmo Tattoo in Czech Republic.