Red skull tattoo on arm picture

Red skull tattoo on arm pictureRed skull tattoo on arm picture

While the skull has been tattooed on the human body for centuries, most people are not sure why it has always been one of the main choices when it comes to tattoo design. Let's explore some of the most common meanings behind this symbol.

Death. This is probably the most obvious connection with the skull. When one sees a skull the first thought is that of the dead and dying. The skull tattoo design can mean mortality. In this context one can symbolize the fact that none of us "are going to get out of here alive". It could also mean immortality. The challenge to beat mortality, to live forever, look death in the face and walk away. Either way, the tattoo design suggests strength against the oppressor and a display of ones feelings towards death. The Nazi's used the skull on their hats and badges as a symbol to fear death. Bikers often use the skull tattoo design to symbolize cheating death.

Tribal back tattoo for young man

Tribal back tattoo
Large Tribal back tattoo photo for young man


Tribal back tattoos are making a very impressive comeback in recent times, along with tribal designs for other parts of the body. These designs did have a period of popularity back in the middle of the last century, but have taken a bit of a back seat since then. Since the last decade of the previous century, tribal tattoos of all types have been back in fashion again.

Good chinese calligraphy tattoo

Good chinese calligraphy tattoo Good chinese calligraphy tattoo on back body for man picture

Chinese calligraphy is a Greek word meaning beautiful writing and is seen everywhere from art galleries to restaurants and tattoo shops. It can make beautiful tattoos because of its elegance and simplicity, the foreign nature of the script adds a more exotic look to your body art. Many people choose to get Chinese characters tattooed on their bodies because they enjoy the novelty or to make a statement that not everyone can read or understand.
 

Asian dragon tattoo designs on back

Asian dragon tattooAsian dragon tattoo designs on back 2010

As with anything that will last forever, you should be cautious when you pick it out. This is especially true for dragon tattoo designs. First time tattooers may not realize the complications they will face if they do not think about their tattoo well enough ahead of time. Draw it out yourself on the part of skin you are thinking of designing. Use pen or marker so it will last a few days. If you do not get sick of it then that is the first step.