Tattoos based on paintings are chosen by art lovers, connoisseurs of beauty and aesthetes. Tattoo with a favorite painting is not just a beautiful drawing, it is a symbol of a certain era, views and ideas that the artist himself put into his work.
World painting is an endless source of inspiration for tattoo lovers and art connoisseurs. For many people, art serves as the main source of knowledge, aesthetics, and visual information. A tattoo with a favorite painting is a tribute to the great masters.
Sandro Botticelli
The image of a fragment of the Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli's painting "Birth of Venus" in the upper part of the back looks feminine. The tattoo is made in the style of graphics, looks sophisticated, and can be concealed if necessary. The gentle image of Venus on the back is suitable for sensual girls.
The tattoo on the back is done in pastel colors, slightly blurred to give a special tenderness.
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Istanbul-based artist Hakan Adik focuses on details that make his tattoos both unique and contain easily recognizable images.
His work is inspired by paintings, films, illustrations and collages, and he often mixes them together to create an interesting and original combination.
Scroll down to enjoy Hakan's creations.
Hakan did tattoos not only in his native Istanbul, but also performed as a guest artist in Berlin and Barcelona before the pandemic.
The Turkish tattoo artist had fans in all the places he visited, as many appreciated his unique style.
Excited by the creativity of Hakan not only his clients, but also Instagram users: the account of the master already has 50 thousand subscribers, who are eagerly waiting for posts with his new works.
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Hakan Adik started tattooing when he was just 18 years old and has been honing his craft for the past seven years.
It's a reminder that great skills like his don't come out of nowhere, and constant practice has helped him tremendously in amassing the portfolio he boasts at age 25.
It's safe to say he's one of those lucky few who found their calling very early on. Do you want to become a tattoo artist, too? Find out how to do it in a separate piece.
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While Hakan's work is gorgeous, it's not that great in terms of size. But he used to make tattoos even smaller.
Like many artists, he had been in search of his own style for some time and found it when he first did a tattoo inspired by Van Gogh's work.
According to him, Hakan simply fell in love with the mixture of styles that is clearly visible in his work.
For more of the Turkish master's amazing tattoos, check out our gallery:
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Tattoo by Jan Vermeer
The works of the Dutch artist inspire artists for original tattoos based on his paintings.
Tattoo in the form of the painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring" occupies the lower leg. The image is carefully detailed. A color scheme similar to the painting is used. The tattoo depicts a young girl in a turban with a piercing gaze and an eye-catching earring. According to one version of the portrait painter portrayed his own daughter.
Based on Van Gogh's paintings
One of the popular tattoos in the form of famous paintings is the work of Van Gogh "Starry Night".
The tattoo looks spectacular on the chest and shoulder, with bright swirls of the dark sky moving to the forearm. This is a dynamic image, as if bursting out of the body and back into it going.
Original looks tattoo on the arm in the style of new skull:
The sketch is made in the form of a bust of the artist, painted in the style and coloristics of the picture. The nuances of the image are interesting: next to the ear, which will be cut off, three drops of blood are made. With the help of painting elements, an imitation of a human face is created.
Photo tattoo of the best works in all styles
Tattooing today is one of the directions of modern art. Photos of tattoos on the body are incredibly beautiful, diverse and are able to decorate a person, to give his image a special charm. There are a great many styles and trends. And if a person who has long been immersed in the beautiful world of tattoos, exactly decided on what attracts him, it can be extremely difficult for a beginner to make the right choice.
On our site is a special gallery of tattoos, which presents pictures of different tattoos. For your convenience, the gallery is divided into separate albums by theme and style. In particular these are:
- tattoos under the breasts;
- tattooed men;
- watercolor tattoos;
- small tattoos;
- tattoo graphics;
- tattoo sleeve;
- realism tattoo;
- tattoos on the side;
- tattoos on the hips;
- tattooed girls and many others.
In total there are more than 110 albums in the gallery. After looking through them, you will understand exactly which direction attracts you and on which part of the body you would like to wear the drawing.
Surrealist themes of Salvador Dali
Vivid, spectacular tattoos are obtained based on the paintings of the famous Spaniard.
The photo depicts time running out.
This is one of the favorite subjects for people who support the idea of the transience of life. Due to the anatomical features of the body, this tattoo looks especially attractive on the shoulder:
The use of body relief enhances the visual effect of flowing time.
