Dating from a time when a lion was as much a mystery as a dragon, this classic Celtic lion from the illuminated manuscript the Book of Kells is fierce and strong, nature ascendant.
Expanded Awakening Backpiece Celtic Tattoo Design
An integrated knot for the upper back, with a knotwork center balanced by triangles reaching out over the shoulders. The central knot set the scale for the pattern, with the pieces winging off to the sides designed to accentuate the musculature and form a cohesive whole.
Lucky Dogs Celtic Tattoo Design
A traditional Celtic lucky dog design, adapted from one of my favorite grave rubbings done from a high cross in Ireland.
Boondock Saints Celtic Cross Tattoo Design
Skillfully recreated from a video screen capture, this is the same Celtic cross featured in The Boondock Saints' second movie: All Saints Day. Both the lads wear this high cross tattooed on their forearms.
