This beautiful knot appears in the Saint John section of the Lindisfarne Gospels (St John ff. 210v-211). At some time in the 700s the illuminated manuscript was created at Lindisfarne Priory, on what was known as the Holy Island. This knot is quite unique in that it has two distinct sets of parallels forming it, intricate and compelling. Representing the importance of three as the holy number both in Christian and Pagan theology.
Heraldic Animal Sleeve Tattoo Design
The animals in this man's family crest are woven into this interlaced Celtic knotwork forearm sleeve tattoo. A lion, a chuff bird , and a camel. An unusual grouping, now united in this pattern of knots to cover his forearm in an integrated pattern.
Chumash Indian Sun Design Tattoo
The Chumash Native American tribe left hundreds of fine rock art paintings on the walls of a single small cave carved from towering sandstone boulders above Santa Barbara. Known as Painted Cave, it contains some of the finest remaining rock art on the West Coast. This sun pattern is a compelling example of their symbols, and makes a fine tattoo.
A Family Crest for my Surgeon
This is my first art made since recent major surgery. A family crest for Dr Seth Gamradt MD, head of Orthopedic and Sports Medicine for USC Keck Hospital. I incorporated the USC Trojan symbol, origin and occupation symbols. I wanted to show gratitude for my shoulder repair in a way that calls upon my own skills.
I am housebound and unable to tattoo for many upcoming weeks, and I request followers if at all possible to consider commissioning me to do some art for them. I am financially in distress with scant income, and in order to meet financial obligations and return to work I ask for patronage at a distance.
I may be contacted at patfish@luckyfish.com
