The image of a skull is an excellent and powerful one to have in a tattoo. A skull image can represent many different things – from doom and death, to being a symbol of victory over death. The skull image has even been used as a religious emblem, by St Francis of Assis for example, or St Jerome. What skulls mean and symbolise can vary immensely – from vengeance to forgiveness, depending on what the wearer wants. But whatever the meaning, a skull image is always strongly linked to the idea of life and death. Which is one reason the skull tattoo is very popular as a tattoo design, because the skull image always evokes an emotional reaction in anyone who sees it, it is such a strong image related to our own mortality.
Because of this the individual wearing the skull tattoo can be sure that the tattoo will make an impact and a statement about themselves.
Skulls feature prominently in many stories from fiction and history. Such as Hitler’s SS men, or more commonly the Jolly Roger, or rock bands and alternative heavy metal. The staement you give with a skull is a strong one, so be careful exactly which skull image you go for in your tattoo design. All sorts of groups from secret societies to Hell’s Angel bikers use skulls in their symbols and ‘logos’. The global appeal of skulls goes right fom the most conservative – christian monks, to the most rebellious – Hell’s Angels and pirates.
You can find out more about Skull tattoo designs here: Skull Tattoo Designs
There is such a huge variety of skull images out there and so much you can do with your own skull tattoo design that you aren’t limited in what you can create. When someone wants a unique skull design to themselves, they rarely have any trouble creating one. The scope for character and emotion on a skull’s face is wide – you can depict them with malice and personality, happy or sad, benevolent or wrathful.
And people use more than just human skull images in ther tattoos. Bear skulls, Bull skulls or even dragon skulls are popular. Vampire or demon skulls are also very popular. The naturally evil gin of a human skull lends it perfectly to jesters or jokers.
People who like skull tattoos often also like barbed wire tattoo designs, you can read about these designs here: Barbed Wire Tattoos
So if you are considering a skull image in your tattoo, and you have the personality to wear one, go for it! Everyone that sees it will react in some way, and it’s an image recognised in every country – a reminder of our own mortality.
If you’d like to read my review of the most popular online gallery to buy Skull tattoo designs, go here: Tattoo Site Review
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