This tattoo design is based on van Gogh’s abstract olive tree paintings, but is not one of van Gogh’s designs. Tattoo artist Mez Love designed this tattoo as a fan art work, similar to but not the same as van Gogh’s olive tree paintings.
Abstract tattoos don’t necessarily mean tattoos that look like splashes or dribbles of paint. As long as the tattoo design fits into the basic premise of abstract art, it can be classified as an abstract tattoo. Abstract tattoo designs can be made up of geometric shapes, brushwork and splashes of paint or an unusual use of painting mediums.
Abstract tattoos are becoming more and more popular. Click here to learn more about abstract tattoos and to find tattoo design ideas and inspiration.