Mexican Tattoo Photo #19139

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.

By placing thousands of tiny dots at controlled spacing, dotwork artists achieve smooth gradients and intricate patterns. This labor-intensive method gives tattoos a unique texture that stands apart from traditional line-based work.

The wrist offers a compact area that suits fine-line work, small symbols, and script. Its visibility means the tattoo becomes part of daily life, always in the wearer's line of sight.