Thinking about getting your first tattoo, or looking to add to your collection of body art? Then why not turn your skin into a canvas for your favourite piece of famous artwork? Check out this list of awesome art-inspired tattoos to see what we mean.

Majestic phoenix rising from an explosive splash of water, each feather shimmering with droplets. #phoenix #wallpapers

Animals inspire some of the most beautiful tattoos, but this one even interacts with the body it covers. Inked by an Austrian artist Andre Zechmann, it features a colorful phoenix, and the shoulder movement makes it look like the creature is flying.