Love Vincent Van Gogh? These stunning Van Gogh tattoos capture the beauty of his legendary art with a creative twist.
Vincent Van Gogh, the Dutch artist born in 1853, created a huge collection of masterpieces that continue to influence the world till today. Throughout his life battling mental illness, he produced a long list of artworks that lay the foundation of modern art.
The Dutch painter is known for his bold colors, strokes, and lines. He’s also considered one of the most influential Post-impressionist artists. The Starry Night, Sunflowers, his self-portraits, and his other paintings are not only a demonstration of creativity and techniques. They also reflect the painter’s romantic and a little twisted mind.
That’s why people around the world get Vincent Van Gogh tattoos. Some people may be a fan of his artwork. Others might relate to the personal journey of the painter.
Either way, Van Gogh tattoos are perfect for art lovers and the romantics. And if you are one of them, scroll on through this collection, and you may find your next ink.
Disclaimer: This tattoo collection is for inspiration only. Please do not copy the artwork. If you love these tattoos, follow artists and show them some support.
Stunning Vincent Van Gogh tattoos with meaning
Alice Wonderland and Vincent Van Gogh
@kozo_tattoo
Sometimes a masterpiece breeds new masterpieces. And that’s what Van Gogh’s paintings are, a creative foundation for contemporary art like this creative fantasy tattoo.
“We’re all mad here.” is a line from Alice the Wonderland, but it sums up Van Gogh’s life perfectly. The marriage of art and cartoon, modern and temporary, makes the tattoo one-of-a-kind.
Café Terrace at Night
@lafragile
Café Terrace at Night is one of the paintings by Vincent Van Gogh during his stay in Arles, France.
In the painting, the street is lit. People are talking and having fun – just a regular night in the countryside. But it embeds a joyous ambiance that the painter longed for.
The bold and bright color combo is his signature. As a tattoo, it perfectly replicates the colors of the original painting, creating a piece of art on the skin.
Van Gogh and Fight Club
@lafragile_
Van Gogh’s Starry Night has become a canvas for so many new arts. This tattoo features Marla in Fight Club, starred by Helena Bonham Carter.
The tattooist draws the smoke in swirls to blend the two elements. The efforts are well paid off as the portrait and the painting match seamlessly.
Make them red
@lafragile_
Which version do you prefer? The golden, original sunflowers or the bloody red ones by Alice?
A creative Van Gogh tattoo
@hansantattoo
Sunflowers and his self-portrait are two of Vincent Van Gogh’s most well-known artworks. This tattoo combines them by grafting the sunflowers to his portrait. Thus, the flowers symbolize Van Gogh’s mind where creativity blooms.
Starry Night brush tattoo on the wrist
@hansantattoo
Vincent Van Gogh is known for bold stroke brushes of colors. By creating a stroke brush background, this wrist tattoo inherits his style and makes it permanent on the skin.
Vincent Van Gogh painting tattoo
@eden_tattoo
Color tattoos are not easy to pull off, especially when trying to replicate those world-famous paintings. But it’s the colors that give tattoos life.
Tattooist Eden believes in colors. So she has done a lot of Van Gogh-inspired tattoos. If you love color tattoos, check out her interview to know more about her work.
The Starry Night rose
@caotida
Rose in flower tattoos represents passion and love. That’s something Vincent Van Gogh had presented to the world, his unique legacy. Such a cute rose tattoo will be a perfect tribute to the great artist.
Sunflowers Vincent Van Gogh tattoo
@kozo_tattoo
Super cute Vincent Van Gogh tattoo
@abii_tattoo
Beautiful tattoos are not rare; fun ones are. This is one of the tattoos that will make you laugh. Vincent Van Gogh is holding a bouquet of his iconic sunflowers. And he is throwing them away like doing a shot put.
Why, you may ask? No one knows. My guess is he is probably fed up with people connecting him to one or two paintings while he has so much more to offer. Feel free to share your answer in the comment.
Wheat Field with Cypresses
@hansantattoo
Wheat Field with Cypresses is one of Van Gogh’s Wheat Field series artworks, a dozen of paintings about farms and nature. It was inspired by the view from the asylum’s window where the painter stayed.
The clouds were like ocean waves, which shows the influence of the Ukiyo-e Japanese style on the painter. And the trees look like flames that point straight to the sky. Together, they demonstrate a strong passion for life, almost like the painter was screaming about it with every brush.
A book of starry night
@keenetattoo
Léon and Vincent Van Gogh
@lafragile
Mathilda Lando is the leading character of Leon: The Professional. The little girl is outrageous, bold, and reckless on the outside. But on the inside, she has a pure and innocent heart. That’s similar to Vincent Van Gogh.
Despite his mental struggles, he’s a painter driven by passion. This tattoo marries the two together, with Mathilda holding the sunflowers. It’s not only creative but also makes it perfect for rebellious souls.
Painting a starry night
@kozo_tattoo
The head of youth is a fragmentary sculpture of a young male. It was speculated that the object was Alexander the Great. But the theory was never confirmed.
The tattoo artist takes a creative approach to put the sculpture and the Van Gogh artwork together. For example, on the sculpture, there is a quote from Alice in Wonderland – “we’re all mad here.” It not only sums up the painter’s life of struggles. Also, it adds a sense of rebellion to the tattoo.
The skeleton Van Gogh
@caotida
Van Gogh half-portrait
@abii_tattoo
Colors are a key element in Van Gogh’s paintings. This small rectangle tattoo features the portrait he created after cutting his ear off. But the tattoo deliberately leaves the bandage out of the frame. But you can still smell the stress Van Gogh was going through from the vibrant background colors.
Almond Blossom arm tattoo
@hansantattoo
Vincent Van Gogh had been incredibly prolific during his stay in southern France. Almond Blossom is one of the works done during that time.
Many argue that Almond Blossom is the least Van Gogh painting among all. But it’s the same reason that makes it so unique, as it’s filled with hope, life, and calmness.
This tattoo captures the same feeling as the original painting. The way that it takes away the frame makes it even more lively.
Van Gogh poster tattoo
@teo_tatt2
Starry Night stamp tattoo
@keenetattoo
Starry night butterflies and sword
@tilda_tattoo
Throughout the life of Vincent Van Gogh, he was abandoned, betrayed, and deemed crazy. That’s probably why he always kept to himself and communicated with painting.
This tattoo inherits the same concept. The butterflies wear the pattern of The Starry Night, symbolizing his pursuit for freedom, while the sword represents strength. Together, the tattoo demonstrates Van Gogh’s life purpose – to find strength in art.
Tattooist Tilda has created a collection of gorgeous and sophisticated tattoos. We chatted with her recently and she talked about her inspirations and tips for choosing the right design for you. Check out our interview with her to learn more.
Vincent Van Gogh bookmark tattoo
@mooji_tt
If you are getting Van Gogh tattoos, chances are it can be hard to pick one particular painting. Well, you don’t have to.
Café Terrace at Night and The Starry Night are both among the most famous paintings of Vincent Van Gogh. Putting those two together indicates the wearer’s passion for art. And it’s also a creative way to pay tribute to the talented painter.
Van Gogh portrait and Starry Night
@abii_tattoo
Vincent Van Gogh might not have painted himself as often as Frida Kahlo. But he was good at injecting his emotions into his portraits. This creative tattoo features one of them and replaces his face with Starry Night. It makes it harder to read his feelings but creates mysteriousness.
Black and white Starry Night tattoo
@myr.tattoo
If there’s an artistic Hall of Fame, Van Gogh’s paintings will be part of it. As you can tell from the following Van Gogh’s tattoos, the Starry Night makes these common shapes unique. It’s more than a painting but a timeless style. And that shows the painter’s tremendous contribution to the world.
Starry Night wrist tattoo
@gabileilek
Starry Night star tattoo
@guseul_tattoo
Starry Night moon tattoo on the shoulder
@tattooist_moony
The three-eyed Van Gogh
@kozo_tattoo
The tattoo artist invites us to put in our interpretation. The eye on the painter’s forehead may suggest that he gained the power to see the future, the past, and the present after his death. That he has sanity, creativity and passion in his pocket. That he can’t wait to keep creating artworks that impact the world.
Van Gogh portrait and Almond Blossom
@mariana.silenzi
Artistic tattoos don’t have to be a 100% replica of the original. Instead, a creative twist will make them more fun.
Take this tattoo as an example. It puts Almond Blossom, one of Van Gogh’s most famous artworks, onto the painter’s jacket. For people that know about the painter, this tattoo will give an aha moment.
Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh tattoo
@hansantattoo
Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet are two big names in art. And they share something similar – the use of colors, the illustrations of light and shadow, and the love for nature.
This arm tattoo combines Van Gogh’s The Starry Night with Monet’s Waterlily. It’s like a symphony across time and space, making it a perfect artistic tattoo.
The making of a self-portrait
@yusufkurtkaya
This tattoo might not be how Vincent Van Gogh drew himself. But with the signature Van Gogh elements in the background, it’s not hard to tell. And if the painter were alive today, this tattoo would put a smile on his face.
Which of these Vincent Van Gogh tattoos is your favorite?
If you love art, check out these artsy tattoos as well. Also, leave a comment and let me know why you resonate with Van Gogh’s art!
