Marian Fleur with Knots

Earlier this year this client got the cross on his upper arm, after fulfilling a promise to himself to take a more active role in his church. This custom fleur di lys added today is a nod to his French ancestors, and replicates a stone carving of the classic flower that he provided a photo of. By adding five interlocking rings behind the fleur I had a chance to expand the size with a light Celtic knot work feel, and gave it more of a presence on his arm.

Marian Fleur with Knots Tattoo by Pat Fish

Scripture and religious literature in which the lily symbolizes purity and chastity helped establish the fleur di lis centuries ago as an iconographic attribute of the Virgin and the Holy Trinity.

The pattern for this tattoo is available for purchase and immediate download at http://www.luckyfishart.com/marianfleur.html

Triplicate Goddess Celtic Tattoo

Another Jen Delyth design, in this case adding a new central element to some Tibetan script and a peace dove that the client has had for many years. We like to say in the tattoo world that once you have gotten at least 3 tattoos by at least 2 different artists you are a COLLECTOR. So this gal has risen to collector status today, and we'll hope that she'll get another one next that she can see without having to look in a mirror!

Triplicate Goddess Celtic Tattoo by Pat Fish

Triplicate spirals within spirals interlock together in this intricate pattern, representative of the Goddess in her many forms.

Sith Cat Celtic Half-Sleeve Tattoo

Another example of my endless quest to develop ways to use Celtic knotwork to enhance other tattoo designs, this is a short-sleeve pattern that encircles a sith cat pattern by Jen Delyth. Many times over the years people have brought designs by Jen and asked me to replicate them as tattoos, and in this case the client wanted a delicate armband and a frame for the cats. It took quite a bit of figuring to make them all lace together. Designing and installing custom patterns like this is my favorite challenge. Once created, the knotwork design can be used by others to extend and enhance their small tattoos when they are ready to acquire more extensive art.

Sith Cat Celtic Half-Sleeve Tattoo by Pat Fish

The Sith Cat is a spectral being known to haunt the highlands of Scotland and bogs of Ireland. They may be Faeries or Witches who can transform themselves into large black cats, but beware! This sleeve cap rings them in, and forms an armband beneath to bind their power to the wearer.

'Boy Man Sage' Celtic Tattoo

The simplicity of a Celtic knot conveys a timeless link to heritage as well as the aesthetics of the wearer. This knot is two triquetras interlaced, and is rendered in a way that uses color in the background to bring the weaving lines forward, and creates a shield.

Two triangles inextricably interwoven, representing the stages of growth in a Man's life. The boy who grows to be a man, who then matures to be a wise sage. The outer triangle is the physical body growing, and the inner is the spiritual heart and intellect within.

The pattern for this design is available for purchase and immediate download here: http://www.luckyfishart.com/boymansage.html

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