Intricate, magical, enthralling … these are just a few words to describe this collection of skull tattoos. Yes, skulls. From Dia de los Muertos designs to floral accompaniments and the finest of details, there's no other way to say it — these skull tattoos are beautifully done.
These designs will inspire you, allow you to see the beauty of skull tattoos wherever they are placed. And you'll want to book an appointment with one of these fine artists who so artfully create skulls with such meaning and flair.
Death becomes her? We see it all as a celebrate of life, of all things beautiful, and the art of tattoos.
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Sacred
This beautiful work of art was created by tattoo artist Nora Pruyser. The dot work and sacred geometry gives an incredible balance to the sugar skull.
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Art Nouveau Skull
Tattoo artist Gerald Feliciano is a master at Art Nouveau style tattoos and this skull is hauntingly beautiful.
Brilliant Design
From the richness of those reds, the emotion and color in the eyes, and the incredible lines and details, this tattoo by Angela de Rosette is a stand-out.
La Catrina
She is the Grande Dame of death, the elegant one, La Catrina. Tattoo artist Lara Scotton put such gorgeous details into this lovely lady.
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Getting Stabby
Tattoo artist Jennifer Trok creates some of our favorite tattoos and this one has everything. The colors and design, along with a skull, wolf, flowers, and a dagger are classic cool. Anyone else getting some serious Game of Thones vibes?
Sweetie Bones
When you tell someone you want a skull and crossbones tattoo, this is the cutest one that would come to mind. Created by the talented Brie Brutal, this well-lashed skull with a bow comes with a message.
Boldly Beautiful
We could get lost in this tattoo — there is so much to see and admire. From the anchor and birds, the rose and diamond eyes, and those lovely scrolls.
Peaceful
The way the barley, lavender, and baby's breath surround this impeccably detailed skull tattoo by the incredible Dan Bones gives this tattoo (still in progress) a magical feel.
Death In the Details
We love nature tattoos, and this skull head featured in this stag beetle by tattoo artist Dan Bones takes it to a whole other level of incredible.
Crown of Flowers
This tattoo is so much more than just a skull. We love the delicate lines that tattoo artist Nane Medusa put into this, with those lovely flowers adorning and making up the skull.
The Death Moth
From the dot work moon to the triangle line frame, we love the composition of this death moth tattoo.
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Sugar Skull
We love the light blue and lilac colors of this sugar skull by tattoo artist Karen Glass. The upside down heart nose and flower eyes are divine.
Death Becomes Her
Of course, full on skull without any florals or fancy scroll is also darkly beautiful. This one by Karen Glass is enchanting.
Billie Holiday
Tattoo artist Lara Scotton transformed Billie Holiday into a Dia de los Muertos beauty. Love.
Vintage Appeal
Showcasing another way to color a sugar skull is tattoo artist Karen Glass who used shades of orange and blue to make this one have a vintage feel.
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Love Never Dies
Until death do you part — this is the tattoo for lovers, for dreamers, for those who love this gorgeous art style.
Afterlife Attitude
This stunner was done by Lara Scotton — we are in awe of the feather details and how beautifully the flowers compliment the piece.
His and Hers
Customize your Dia de los Muertos skulls to create the some of the best couple tattoos we've seen.
Enlightened Skull
With Day of the Dead elements, along with the unalome, butterfly, and flowers, this skull tattoo feels so alive and enlightened.
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Devil's in the Details
We're in awe of this small scale skull tattoo by Jess Machete. The detailing is absolutely gorgeous and we love its feminine flair.
