The Dutch-born Post-Impressionists short-but-eventful life is the inspiration behind Iranian cartoonistAlireza Karimi Moghaddams ongoing comic series.

Van Gogh’s life was all about beauty and love, says Moghaddam on his website.

It may have had a bitter ending, but it was inspirational for the future.

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Many illustrations reference particular artworks, such asThe Starry Night(1889).

Scroll down to see some of Moghaddams latest Van Gogh-inspired illustrations and find more from his webcomic series onInstagram.

If you like his work, you’re able to also buy his artwork as posters via hiswebsite.

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Iranian cartoonist Alireza Karimi Moghaddam celebrates the life of Vincent van Gogh in an ongoing comic series.

Many illustrations star the the Post-Impressionist painter himself, in his own painterly world.

Other images illustrate the iconic artists battle with mental health.

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Moghaddam hopes that his colorful illustrations can make people smile.

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam

Van Gogh Comic Art by Alireza Karimi Moghaddam