Mexican Tattoo Photo #19110

Sugar Skulls and Dia de los Muertos The calavera, or decorated sugar skull, is the most iconic image from the Day of the Dead celebration held on November first and second. Far from morbid, the holiday honors departed loved ones with color, music, food, and joy.

Geometric tattoos use precise lines, angles, and repeated shapes to form structured compositions. Symmetry and mathematical patterns give these designs a modern, architectural quality.

The back provides the largest continuous canvas on the body, ideal for detailed scenes and large-scale compositions. Upper back pieces are easy to conceal, while full-back tattoos make a dramatic statement.