'Three Loves' Celtic Animals Tattoo

Dedication tattoos are a special part of a tattoo artist's work, a poignant role we play in preserving memory and love. Today a husband and wife came for a tattoo dedicated to their children. The dogs are the boys, one of whom passed away in infancy and is represented by the dog with wings. The pink cat is their little girl. By bringing all their children together in one design they celebrate the living, memorialize the angel baby, and it will help them in their process of moving forward as a family.

'Three Loves' Celtic Animals Tattoo by Pat Fish

Celtic Nordic Dragon Tattoo

The other day a young woman planning a career in an intellectually demanding academic field asked for this melding of Nordic and Celtic elements in a dragon, to be her image of strength. A creature from the land of ice and snow, from the midnight sun where the hot springs flow!

Celtic Nordic Dragon Tattoo by Pat Fish

Rampant Celtic Lion Tattoo

Today a returning client went bigger and bolder with this rampant heraldic lion drawn with Celtic knotwork in the body. She sees it as a protector symbol, emblematic of strength and power , a totemic sygil that will watch her back.

Rampant Celtic Lion Tattoo by Pat Fish

Plumbing Eagle Coverup Tattoo

Recently my home sewer needed to be replaced, and I struck a deal with the plumber. He had a blob on his arm, a pathetic attempt made years ago to cover up an ex-wife's name, and I suggested that he deserved better. It took a little convincing to have him go for the plumber's wrenches in the claws, but after his crew saw the concept drawing their enthusiasm was unanimous... and now, after two sessions, the cover-up is complete and the occupationally enthusiastic tattoo is a source of pride for him.

Plumbing Eagle Coverup Tattoo by Pat Fish