A pattern from the La Tene culture, dated to the 1st-4th century BCE. A metal artifact discovered in an archeological site in Switzerland, it has elegant curvilinear vegetal forms and precise geometric patterning. Ancient style!
Graphic La Tene Tattoo by Pat Fish
A wise owl with a Celtic flair, placed in what is often said to be one of the most painful places on the body. This tough guy never flinched. He brought in a drawing he found online, and search as I might I cannot find out who the original artist is. I changed it quite a bit, adding the knotwork in the body and head, but the superb eyes and ears and general silhouette are from that inspirational owl sketch. I used a combination of line, shading, and dots in both black and brown to give a look that is light on the skin with texture.
Celtic Owl Tattoo by Pat Fish
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Simple and elegant, this gal asked for something to represent the concept of a Celtic bleeding heart. We agreed on this woven interlace of two heart shapes that fit nicely on the top of her foot, with just a tiny drop of blood. With bright jewel colors against her pale Scottish foot, a permanent epidermal pedicure.
Celtic 'Bleeding Heart' Tattoo by Pat Fish
Two hearts twined together, forever as one. And possibly with the addition of one tiny drop of blood. In all great love there is pain, and transcendence.
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A Tree of Life in full foliage, anchored to the ground with a sculpted Celtic knot forming the roots. A Texan who is understandably proud of the muscularity of his calves, shaped by scenic road miles on his bicycle, chose to place this tattoo where is will be noticed as he whizzes by. The leg is a favorite place for installing an intricate tattoo, with the skin stretched taut the details can be crisp and fine. And it'll look fine when he wears a kilt!
Celtic Tree of Life Tattoo by Pat Fish
An image central to the Celtic reverence for the land is the Tree of Life, shown here balanced with a grounding in knotwork roots. A tattoo of this mighty oak of life is a way to express a connection with the growing cycles, the natural year, and the spirit of the vegetative universe.
