Various Takes on Skull Art

January 24, 2023 Laura Hayes 0

No matter if you’re a horror fan or just love a macabre aesthetic, there’s no denying skulls are intriguing. Their hollow-eyed and bony appearance is especially compelling in artwork. To show off all the various ways artists create artwork featuring skulls, we pulled together a curate that spans numerous artistic styles.

While some people simply enjoy the way they look, others are obsessed with skulls for deeper reasons. Ranging from religious symbolism to feelings of courage and rebellion to the mystery that aligns with gothic culture, the passion for skulls is widespread. If you’re looking to bring skulls into your home for such symbolic purposes, or if you’re just entranced by their spooky style, artists across many mediums showcase them in a variety of portrayals to match your mood.

Some shown in familiar ways, others shown in unconventional forms, this curation is all about dark, interesting, and eye-catching skulls. Despite focusing on the same subject, each of these artists created their own interpretations within their range of styles. From detailed digital art to captivating paintings to intricate drawings, this collection contains a mix of unique depictions. Full of unusual energy, unexpected elements, and some eeriness, we think skull art is a great way to add dramatic or ominous vibes to your space.

Whether you prefer touches of delicate flowers, chilling abstracts, or neon patterned creations, these various takes on skull art can help you fulfill your fascination. Keep scrolling to see how different styles and mediums impact skull art, and scroll further to see more ways artists incorporate these creepy craniums into their creations.

A skull floating in a dark cloudy sky surrounded by green butterflies

A skull adorned with various type of flowers and a butterfly

A skull made of intricate patterns against a dark background

Large skull with yellow and orange eyes on top of grass in front of a green sky

A skull full of pink flowers floating to the side against a black background

Skull made of cassette tapes against a white background

Swirly abstract skull with white, orange, and yellow coloring

Splatter painted skull against a pink background

Portrait of a skull with a beard against a neutral background

Portrait of a skull against a galactic, starry sky background

Portrait of a neon skull full of shapes and patterns

Looking at artwork with just skulls, it can be easier to see each artist’s unique impact. But once we layer in more subject variation, the range of artwork featuring skulls becomes even more distinct. From surreal ocean scenes to fascinating outer space creations to strange portraits, the eye-catching spread and odd nature of these prints can help you decorate with skull art in any style. Keep scrolling to see more ways artists celebrate skulls in their artwork.

Skull wearing an astronaut suit with a red and blue sky background

Skull with vinyl records coming out of its head

Portrait of a person with a skull head full of pearls and jewels

Portrait of a man with his face covered by flowers and a skull on top of his head

Woman pulling up her face revealing a red skull

Two skulls merged together, each wearing tall striped hats against a purple background

Woman with black makeup dripping down her face licking a skull

A wooden chair on a wood floor overlooking a blue skull in a starry sky

Clear skull sitting on top of orange clouds with a blue sky above

Pink dripping lips with teeth biting into a skull

Giant red skull with rat ears, legs, and a tail

A pair of red high heels standing on tile of a pile of skulls with a splattered background

A nude purple woman surrounded by gold skulls

A giant furry monster holding a skull with a flower grown out of it

A crab walking in the grass with a skull on its back

A skull underwater with a polar bear standing on top of it

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