It may sound macabre, but did you know that the skull tattoo encompasses countless meanings, and many of them have nothing to do with death? Various beliefs usually have this figure as the representation of overcoming, protection, even power and strength. There are also those who create their own meaning, filling the art with colors, references and other very special ideas of a personal nature.
And if you want to mark your skin with a skull tattoo, be inspired by these 110 images below, of different sizes, styles and proposals:
1. This shaded skull filled the entire forearm
2. The skull tattoo on the hand is quite stylish, don’t you think?
3. The snake added even more power to the tattoo
4. This old school art was really fun
5. The skull and flowers tattoo is very feminine
6. This one with reference to death can be an inspiration for us to enjoy every second of life
7. Have you thought about adding roses to your skull?
8. Or colorful bromeliads cheering up the simple skull tattoo
9. Half skull, half star king
10. His Majesty the Skull
11. Can you find the added brain and heart in this art?
13. The skull and roses followed the contour of the female body
14. The black and gray skull tattoo is a classic
15. The design gained special prominence with red
16. See the whimsy of this composition of the girl holding a skull
17. And this art that has the beautiful shape of a butterfly?
18. This minimalist design seems to carry numerous meanings
19. That stylish detail on the middle finger
20. Wasn’t this mosaic different and creative?
21. Behind a mere tattoo, a meaning related to science
22. Looking at this cuteness, you would never refer the tattoo to something macabre, would you?
23. A passion for gastronomy
24. See how this mandala made the tattoo even more beautiful
25. On the little finger, with little eyes of the heart
26. A tribute to the immortal Marilyn Monroe
27. The skull tattoo with roses even had a religious reference
28. With creativity, this skull was “dissolving in color”
29. And it’s infested with beautiful flowers
30. Could they be colored mushrooms?
31. Roses sprouting from the skull can be a symbol of the renaissance
32. “Remember”
33. A skull for each calf
34. For those who are not afraid to dare
35. There are also options for those who prefer something understated and minimalist
36. A skull between frowns and flowers
37. The painting on this skull is divine!
38. These devil skulls are pretty irreverent
39. This galaxy is perfect, don’t you think?
40. Your skull will look great on your leg
41. Or even the forearm
42. How about on the side of the butt?
43. Or on the thigh
44. This skull stamped the surface of a shell
45. While this one is full of differentiated references
46. In this art, the skull was present in the smoke of the jug
47. And here she was a mere detail among the flowers
48. Your skull can be cute
49. Sexy…
50. Or honoring an artist you really like
51. What if she’s half skull, half flower?
52. Are the Mexican skulls a hit or not?
53. Tattooing your neck shows a lot of attitude and style
54. This skull is crazy about a party
55. While she is protected by a mighty snake
56. When the design matches the thorns perfectly
57. The shading of this one was neat, don’t you think?
58. A tattoo in partnership
59. The Mexican skull is a great tribute to the dead we love
60. Spy the watercolor effect of the background of this tattoo
61. Simple, delicate and full of representations
62. The more colorful, the more fun
63. This fully closed arm looks beautiful
64. This red rose also looks like a symbol of fire
65. This Black and Gray Skull Tattoo Just Got Animal
66. Just like this one, which had more delicate features
67. In the genius shape of a light bulb
68. This art had elements that represent death
69. Your tribute tattoo will be more complete with a special date
70. The rose received due attention for its color differentiation
71. Romanticism Has Not Been Forgotten
72. This skull is literally well preserved
73. A strawberry cave? Or a strawberry tree?
74. How cute is this little bow!
75. The entire side of the butt was duly filled
76. Notice every detail of this art and fall in love
77. And these burning eyes?
78. A tribute to valuable time
79. A tattoo close to the heart
80. Here the rose took over
81. In fact, they offer more lightness to the idea
82. And your skull can look like this, in her little brain
83. Or gaining prominence in the center
84. The skull is the perfect complement to this art
85. For the finger, a skull and blue rose shape
86. The traditional old school tattoo is beautiful and timeless
87. Only the outline did the trick around here
88. Just look closely and you’ll find the skull
89. The skull can even be confused with the petals
90. Close to the elbow
91. This art seems to be for few friends
92. The sepia tones add an extra charm to the art
93. As well as drawings with contours and pointillism
94. The designs can also merge, as if they were one thing
95. A rather curious reflection, no?
96. The references included in this tattoo made it more feminine
97. When the design follows the shape of the shoulder
98. The perfect color choice
99. The realism of this art is impressive
100. Any resemblance to the 3 little monkeys is purely coincidental
101. Doesn’t it look like a sailor tattoo?
102. A rose, shall we say, exuberant
103. Look how it looks the same
104. A skull and its profile
105. The realistic roses seem to pop out of the skin
106. In the middle of the back, discreetly
107. The difference may be in the coloring
108. Close to the wrist, on the forearm
109. Wrapped in petals
110. A skull full of personality
Already know what skull style and tattoo proportion you want to do? Don’t forget to choose a trusted professional to leave your art the way you want it.