Wolf & Skull · Neck and Chest Piece

2026

Wolf & Skull · Neck and Chest — realism meets raw emotion

Wolf & Skull · Neck and Chest Piece

Wolf snarling from the chest, skull sitting on the neck, and two phrases cut through it all — "I'm just not good enough" and "I was not made to do that." Lines that hit differently when they're permanent.

Wolf & Skull · Neck and Chest Piece
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About the project

The placement was key — the skull transitions from neck to chest naturally, and the wolf fills the sternum. Everything reads as one piece from any distance.

Wolf & Skull · Neck and Chest Piece
Wolf & Skull · Neck and Chest Piece
The solution

I designed the lettering to feel like it was scratched into the skin — not placed on top of it. The graffiti style breaks the realism intentionally, which makes both elements stronger.

Wolf & Skull · Neck and Chest Piece
Wolf & Skull · Neck and Chest Piece
Wolf & Skull · Neck and Chest Piece
Results

A neck and chest piece that hits hard from across the room and holds up to close inspection.

Wolf & Skull · Neck and Chest Piece
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