Dragon's Teeth Celtic Band Tattoo

June 28, 2014

Extending a sleeve down onto the forearm is a big step in increased visibility, and one often best served with a dynamic edge. Here the Celtic band around the elbow that I did 2 months ago has been drawn down with a mix of curving knots and spiky shapes, tapering to follow the musculature of the arm.

Dragon's Teeth Celtic Band Tattoo by Pat Fish

A jagged patterning like the mighty jaws of a dragon, all endless Celtic knots forming a union of spike and curve that has the power of tribal tattoo art within the Celtic style.

Stormchaser Spirals Tattoo

June 27, 2014

Today a man with ethnic ties to both Ireland and Scotland came to add to his first tattoo. Two months ago I did the circular triple spirals at the top, a pattern from the ancient Tara brooch from Ireland. Now we have added the Pictish double spirals to the bottom, also taken from historic metalwork, to extend the design in a complimentary way to an entirely new shape.

The pattern for this tattoo is available for purchase and immediate download at:

http://www.luckyfishart.com/stormchaser.html

Celtic Warrior Leg Tattoo

June 26, 2014

The largest continuous knot work pattern I have ever done! One weave, morphed to span from the top of the foot all the way up into the middle thigh. They say the Celts believed showing their tattoos in battle served to confuse their enemies, allowing them to be easily conquered. This warrior is ready!

To read more about how this kind of custom sleeve tattoo is accomplished, visit the Full Knotwork Sleeves page.

3 Views of the Celtic Warrior Leg Tattoo by Pat Fish

Ivy Moon Tattoo

June 23, 2014

Today a woman who had gone to the National Tattoo Convention last month and attended my lecture there came in for a lower back tattoo. It needed to cover up an unsuccessful "removal" of an old tattoo that had left her with keloid scarring, so the ivy swirls and tendrils are arranged to cover up the raised scars. The result is a feminine embellishment that banishes regret.