About Skeleton Tattoos
The skeleton is one of mankind’s common denominators—we’ve all got one underneath and we’re all going to be one someday! The image of the skeleton can evoke famine, suffering, or death, but it can also symbolize underlying truth—it’s the structure underneath all the padding, after all.
The skeleton is the strongest, most lasting part of our human form and can represent endurance. Skeleton tattoos have a versatile character—the icon can be tailored to fit the spectrum from horror to humor! The image of the skeleton is a way to connect to our acceptance of the final destination!
Since skeletons are long and skinny, they are ideal for the upper or lower arm. A skeleton can wind around a leg and wave (or flip the bird—your choice). A skeleton tattoo is well suited for the length of the back, the triceps, or calf.
Skeleton tattoos can be small enough for hands and feet (fingers are a unique opportunity), but they can also be made into large statements. Although we tend to think of a skeleton from head to toe, cropping a skeleton opens up uncommon options. For example, a large skull and ribcage could be astonishing as a large piece done on a back. The ribcage can be used to hold your bleeding heart, or display the dagger your ex-wife stabbed in you.
Although skeletons have a pretty heavy reputation, nothing says they can’t have a little fun! Anything a human can do, a skeleton can do funnier! Cowboy skeleton, pirate skeleton, praying skeleton, girly skeleton, Jack the skeleton, hombre skeleton, or guitar skeleton—you name it!
A skeleton tattoo can incorporate nearly any other element that you find provocative. Skeletons can combine well with snakes, knives, blood, crosses, and roses. Skeletons can relate in images a varied as violence, sex, and empathy. They are stunningly evocative in complicated pieces depicting heaven or hell. Nothing can depict the pain and irony of the human condition better than the image of the skeleton!
Skeleton Tattoo Pictures and Ideas
Check out these cool skeleton tattoo pictures and skeleton tattoo ideas for inspiration:
