Tattoos can serve as manhood rituals, marking a rite of passage into adulthood. In this family the men get this D in a triangle representing a triangular piece of land on their ranch as their tattoo brand. Here we see the Uncle holding his Nephew on the right when he was a tiny baby, and I've been doing tattoos so long I've actually tattooed the Grandfather, Father, Uncle and several brothers. The last brother is now of age and his Mom has sent a deposit so he'll be one of the first clients when I get back to work in a couple of weeks! TRADITION !
9/11 World Trade Center Towers Tattoo Design
The date of 9-11-01 will remain forever burned in our memories as the 911 emergency that changed the world. This design incorporates the destruction and horror with the enduring symbol of the American flag. Tattoo commissioned and installed in 2001. Pattern sold here: https://luckyfishart.com/products/world-trade-center-towers-tattoo-design?_pos=1&_sid=1d775d7af&_ss=r
Saint John Celtic Knot Tattoo Design
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.
