Skull tattoos make a powerful and dominant statement, the skull as a tattoo design is very popular and has many meanings and symbolisms often distinctive to the individual. The skull tattoo can be a symbolic memento that we are all mortal and to live life to the fullest and to believe your fate with bravery. The skull design is often combined with a multiplicity of other design elements such as angel wings, crosses, dragons or flames to make a truly unique skull tattoo design.