Classical art is called so not without reason - the master artists behind the creations have made sure that their works will be and still are unforgettable. And though you might be accustomed to seeing them in museums or art galleries, no one ever said that you couldn't get your favorite classical paintings inked.
So, are you thinking about getting your first, or looking to add to your collection of unique tattoos? Then why not turn your skin into a canvas for your favorite piece of famous paintings? Check out this list of awesome art-inspired tattoo ideas to see what we mean. Compiled by Bored Panda, it's full of brilliant inking tattoo designs. How about adding a Matisse to your arm? Or a van Gogh to your shoulder perhaps? Maybe you'd prefer a Klimt on your back or a Picasso on your ankle? Whatever your preference for famous artists, you're sure to find some inspiration in the collection of tattoos below. Don't forget to vote for the best! (h/t: mymodernmet)
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The Great Wave Off Kanagawa, Hokusai
Leonardo Da Vinci
Water Serpents, Gustav Klimt
The Great Wave Off Kanagawa, Hokusai
Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh
This is a mix of Starry Night and the last scene of Fight Club
Primrose, Alphonse Mucha
Omg! Now THIS is also one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever seen as well!
Van Gogh Tattoo
I love this! He took too much digoxin (for his heart), which made him see his light sources as bold.and yellow... Remember his entire period of yellows and greens?! He was taking too much digoxin during that period. I love this tattoo!!! GENIUS!!!
Monet
Beautiful painting and very well done tattoo, but it just doesn't look good on the skin.
Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh
The Persistence Of Memory, Salvador Dali
Dove Of Peace, Pablo Picasso
The Creation Of Adam, Michelangelo
Alphonse Mucha
The Great Wave Off Kanagawa, Hokusai
Keith Harring
In Bed, The Kiss, Toulouse Lautrec
Judith And The Head Of Holofernes, Gustav Klimt
Head Of A Woman, Pablo Picasso
Danaë, Gustav Klimt
David, Michelangelo
Out of the triangleLove the shading on this and the way the nose sticks 🙂
The Wounded Deer, Frida Kahlo
