Bring gothic drama to your Halloween stitching with this Day of the Dead lady design, drawn in a tattoo-inspired style that feels bold rather than sugary. The skull face paint, swirling facial markings and cluster of surrounding skulls make her the clear focal point, while the green wavy hair, bow, roses and leaves stop the palette from feeling flat. Her Victorian-style updo, corset dress, lace trim and floral tattoo sleeve give the whole piece a dressed-up, slightly theatrical look that will appeal to anyone who likes their Halloween décor darker and more detailed.
This is the sort of design that suits the back of a black denim jacket, the front of a sweatshirt, a sturdy tote or a decorative cushion in heavier fabric where the artwork can really show. Because it is offered in 12 sizes from 3" to 10", you can keep it small for a pouch or pocket panel, or let the portrait and the surrounding skulls take centre stage on a larger garment panel. The mix of white, black, tan, brown, grey and green gives strong contrast on dark fabrics, and the detailed face, hair and dress elements reward a placement where people can get close enough to appreciate them.
