Thorn-Crowned Skull

Description

Bold blackwork piece showing a snarling skull wearing a crown of thorns and spiked halo. Heavy contrast, thick outlines and textured shading create a gritty, graphic look. The skull symbolizes mortality and defiance; the crown of thorns and barbed elements suggest suffering, sacrifice, or struggle. Designed to read well as an upper-arm or shoulder half-sleeve with strong visual impact.