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ART BY CHARITY

EMOTIONAL WATERCOLOR TATTOOS + ART

Charity, a watercolor tattoo artist with 14+ years of experience, smiling by a river in nature, showcasing colorful arm tattoo and outdoorsy style.

CHARITY OETGEN

is a watercolor tattoo artist with 15+ years of experience, specializing in nature tattoos, animal tattoos, and bold, sketchy-style designs. With a master’s degree in fine art from Laguna College of Art + Design and a background as a published wildlife artist, she brings emotional depth and artistic precision to every piece. Her work blends vivid watercolor with illustrative line work, often inspired by wildlife, botanical elements, Disney/Pixar characters, literary tattoos, and abstract art. Her journey has taken her through California, Texas, and Florida, where she’s become known for her signature watercolor tattoos that feel like living art.

MEET CHARITY
MEET CHARITY

CHARITY’S TATTOOS: STORIES ON SKIN

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CLIENT LOVE

  • Colorful watercolor animal tattoo on upper arm featuring a red panda, cartoon-style giraffe, and smiling stingray with rainbow splashes in a playful illustrative style.

    “I absolutely LOVE my new piece, and the whole experience was awesome! I can’t wait to get another tat in the books with Charity!!!” - Heather E.

  • Watercolor parrot tattoo on upper thigh featuring a vibrant blue and orange macaw and green parakeet perched on tropical branches, nature-inspired bird tattoo by Charity Oetgen in Columbus, Ohio.

    “Charity is amazing at what she does! She has top notch art skills that give your tattoo a solid foundation, paired w/ a fabulous creative eye.” - Ashly C.

  • Solar system tattoo on leg featuring vibrant watercolor sun and planets with fine line orbital details, astronomy-inspired sleeve with colorful space elements.

    “She's very patient + happy to work with you to make sure the tattoo is perfect in every way before she gets started. I love my tattoos!” - Scott G.

  • Watercolor floral tattoo sleeve with skeleton arm, pinecone, evergreen branches, and colorful wildflowers extending across shoulder and chest, nature-inspired design by Columbus Ohio tattoo artist Charity Oetgen.

    “She saw my vision + heard my heart.. and it already feels like part of my soul. Thank you Charity.. From the bottom of my heart.” - Holly F.

  • Cute purple cartoon-style cat tattoo on forearm with watercolor splashes and expressive linework, playful animal design by Columbus Ohio tattoo artist Charity Oetgen.

    “Charity is an incredible artist who takes time to get to know each client on a personal level to make each tattoo truly perfect.” - Elle E.

ART BY CHARITY ON INSTAGRAM

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View fullsize Here’s a peek inside the mini zoo I’ve been building these past few months. Every session comes with its own story: a pet memorial, a childhood adventure, a spirit animal, a favorite book character/scene. I love how animals carry meanin
View fullsize I’ve been having so much fun with these recent flowers and letting each client’s idea guide the palette. Every session feels like a small celebration of nature’s color wheel and a reminder of how much life a single petal can hold.
View fullsize For the past six months I’ve been traveling the world without leaving my chair. My client brings a country’s memory—sights, sounds, a story that shaped her—and we build an animal to carry it. Each appointment is a layover: new
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View fullsize Lindsie is the ultimate Legend of Zelda fan, and this time, she came to me with an idea for a piece inspired by Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. She wanted to feature a princess flower and sundelion, and of course, we brought it to life i
View fullsize I recently had the honor of creating a bold + vibrant serpent tattoo for Zachary, inspired by his favorite species, the sea krait. This incredible water snake, known for its striking colors and grace in the ocean, perfectly symbolizes empowerment + s