This piece presents a dark, highly illustrative tattoo concept featuring a hooded skeleton as a grim reaper, entwined with a bouquet of crimson roses. Rendered in black and grey with selective red accents, the design leans toward realism and fine-line shading, suitable for a bold yet refined sleeve, chest, or back piece. The central figure is a skeletal silhouette wearing a haunting cloak, its skull framed by the hood, carved with careful line work that emphasizes bone structure, light source, and dramatic contrast. Roses rise around the ribcage area, their petals saturated with red to provide a striking color counterpoint to the monochrome shading, while the negative space of the white paper background enhances overall depth. The composition balances macabre symbolism—mortality, transformation, memorials—with the timeless beauty of florals, creating a tattoo design that can be scaled to fit torso, shoulder, or upper arm. The piece is presented as a concept drawing on paper, with pencils and sketch marks visible, suggesting ongoing refinement. For clients seeking meaningful tattoos, this design bridges gothic imagery with a classic floral motif through clean line work and soft gradient shading. The inclusion of the roses alongside the skeletal figure makes it a versatile option for individuals seeking a story-rich image that remains legible at smaller sizes, while offering scope for larger coverage. As an AI-generated tattoo project, it showcases a modern approach to custom tattoo design, where high-contrast black and grey foundations support color accents and intricate detail. When used as a cover-up, the dense dark values of the skeleton and cloak provide excellent masking of previous tats, while the roses offer focal points for reworked color. This tattoo design invites collaboration with a skilled artist to tailor scale, line weight, and shading to personal anatomy and skin tone, ensuring a timeless body art piece.