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• #Grim reaper scythe tribal tattoos full#

What are your thoughts on this imagery?ġ3. We can’t tell if there are colors in this art because of the photo’s black and white nature but it does make for an interesting piece to discuss. Excellent back piece even if it is a little dark.

Often in these images, the face is deep set within the cloak and this is an excellent example.ġ2. They did a great job with showing depth here. However, you will see shades of red and deep oranges blended in around the reaper – giving the final piece a 3D feel that really pops.ġ1. Since grim reaper tattoos are associated with death, artists tend to be creative in their designs – though many do restrict the colors to gray and black. While a skeleton or skull can be used to represent the grim reaper, they are most often accompanied into the design with the reaper. Some feature the reaper in a faceless manner, with hollow eyes. Some show him with a hood and the ever present scythe in various positions. There are many ways that you can feature the grim reaper when it comes to a tattoo design. They utilized their color scheme really well to show a lot of depth within the picture. This has some good three dimensional qualities to it. They did a really nice job with showing a lot of contrast in the robe.ġ0.

He’s just playing a simple game of cards. Do you think he’s coming out of this guy? That’s what it appears like to us.ĩ. It’s still very intense and pretty creepy but if they had stuck with the reds on that are on the bones, it would have been a lot scarier. It has sort of a reddish and pink tint to it. We thought this was pretty interesting given that the hair isn’t necessarily red. As such, you may notice a grim reaper present in a tattoo memorial.Ĩ. More religious people have claimed to have witnessed a reaper just before someone close to them passed away in their presence. There are many stories and legends that talk about the appearance of the grim reaper right before death occurs. Many of which, capture details and emotions that only this type of design element could. Though dark and lifeless, grim reaper tattoos can be quite the fascinating design element. The pop of red really brings into focus the entirety of the piece. It’s a little bit bleak as far a the quote goes but otherwise it has nice coloring and details.ħ. They did a great job with the contrast and the shading. It seems so deep and those peering eyes are beyond creepy. In fact, the only similarity is the long, black hooded robe.ĥ.

Though, in many religions, this is not the original appearance of the reaper. The long hair, the grim expression and the sharp scythe makes for a grim appearance and could strike a chord of fear in anyone. However, in many cultures and folklore, it is nothing more than the chaperone into the afterlife. The majority of people acknowledge the grim reaper as the iconic symbol of death. This helps promote the eery look and feel to the whole piece. There’s quite a bit going on but notice that they don’t vary too much in the color scheme. This is a fascinating if not creepy whole back tattoo. This is a pretty classic example but it’s still well done with great imagery and details.Ĥ. Sides tattoos are pretty gnarly spots because they hit fatty tissue and in her case, ribs as well.

#Grim reaper scythe tribal tattoos full#

Would you convert it into a full blown sleeve?ģ. the wings have nice details in them as well as do the hands and face. Notice the three dimensional look of the hooded cloak. They did a great job shading in order to establish contrast.

They used a little bit of red to offset it but otherwise it’s rather dark and ominous.