Black & Grey Owl and Skull Tattoos by Alexis Vaatete

Owls, skulls and skeletons are a common theme in his tattoo art. Whilst owls are seen as symbol of wisdom, they're creatures of the night when all things eerie take place which makes them a perfect pairing for the chilling imagery of a skull. Tattooed in black and grey adds only to the spooky vibes of Vaatete's pieces.

The surrealist elements of third eyes and all seeing eyes elevates these tattoos from simple owls and skulls to something far more sinister. The owls with their extra third eye and even the skulls without eyeballs still leave you with the feeling that you're being watched. Alexis Vaatete works at Vatican studios in Forest Lake, California.

Freehand owl and all seeing eye forearm piece by Alexis Vaatete.


Evil owl and skull with a third eye. Sleeve by Alexis Vaatete.


Owl, skull and feathers piece by Alexis Vaatete.


Barn owl and stuffed skull by Alexis Vaatete.


Soft black ad grey owl and time piece tattoo by Alexis Vaatete.


Black and grey broken skull by Alexis Vaatete.


Broken clock and owl tattoo with a hint of red by Alexis Vaatete.


Skeleton with wings, shadowed by two owls. By Alexis Vaatete.


Time is running out when you see the grim reaper holding an hourglass. By Alexis Vaatete.


Soft black and grey owl with a turquoise owl by Alexis Vaatete.


Creepy owl and hands tattoo by Alexis Vaatete.


Artistic owl tattoo by Alexis Vaatete.

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