Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Grim Reaper Tattoos - Its Beauty and Kinds

The Grim Reaper Tattoos is the picture of death personified. It is a skull wearing a robe with a scythe in its hand attached to a long thick stick. The story attached to the Reaper is that it is seen by people once they are nearing death. He separates the body from the soul. He then takes the souls to their destination which is hell or heaven.

It has been an indication of death for generations together. However there are many cases in which it has been seen that many people get the tattoo of the Grim Reaper inked on their bodies. There are three kinds of tattoos which are most commonly practiced in these days.
grim reaper tattoos
Small Tattoos:

These design forms are small and less intricate in form. For these designs there is minimal detailing which needs to be used and they are extremely versatile due to which they can be placed at any place in the body. Usually people use the black or the gray color for these designs. There are many who have the serious character of the Grim Reaper portrayed in more cartoon or comic form which makes it a light moment or emotion for the person who is getting it inked on his body.
grim reaper tattoos
Large Tattoos:

The larger varieties of tattoos are basically a work of art. With finer detailing and intricate art work the completion of such tattoos is no less than a work of art. These art forms look as horrific as the thought of Grim Reaper himself. Usually these larger forms appear on the arm, back and legs of the person. Usually the kind of people who usually prefer this work of art are fighters, soldiers or brave people who do not fear death as a consequence of life.
grim reaper tattoos
Tattoos with Colors:

Usually people get these designs inked in colors of gray and black color. However there are many who prefer to get it done in different colors like red, purple, orange, yellow and green.

It is a difficult decision to make if the grim reaper is a good, bad or a neutral sign. For many believe it as an advent of death while the others believe that it brings death for the ones who are suffering and ends their suffering. However it has a great acceptance as a work of art in various forms, sizes and colors among people. People pay hefty prices to get it inked on their body and display it as a piece of art rather than an emotion of good or bad emotions.