The ancient illuminated manuscripts are filled with hidden treasures, like this contented canine who lounges on one of the illustrated pages in the Lindisfarne gospels. A lovely tattoo that celebrates Celtic heritage, which counts the dog as the most excellent of companion animals.
Insular Tribal Tattoos
A Celtic wheel from Irish cloisonne metalwork, a Pictish boar from a Scottish carved stone, and a band of La Tene spirals ... a sleeve of tribal tattoos from the Isles. All designs for sale at www.LuckyFishArt.com
Ancient Greek Octopus Tattoo Design
A stylized octopus found on an ancient Greek coin, shown here in pointillism, a dotting technique approximates the movement of the fluid creature. One adaptation, the two bottom tentacles have been tied into a heart . Often crisis creates opportunity, the past creates a path to the future.
Epona the Horse Goddess Tattoo Design
In the ancient traditions Epona the white horse Goddess represented the spirit of the land, and the force to which the High King was united in rule. This horses in this knotwork are taken from a carving on an ancient stone standing in a graveyard outside Inverurie, Scotland.
