Paternal Parrot Tattoo Colored and Completed

March 21, 2015

Today I colored a parrot which we began earlier this year, and it is a now a match with with the one I did on this lad's father decades ago. Dividing the sessions to allow for healing is often a key to a better result, especially with something as solidly colored as this. And having the returning patronage, making tattooing a family affair, is a good testimonial of my persistent efforts!

Here is the previous blog post from the first session, when I did just the lines and grey shading: Paternal Parrot

Celtic 'LeoBoros' Tattoo

March 20, 2015

Today a wedding anniversary brought this returning client back with the intention to frame and expand the piece I did five years ago. Now a Celtic lion head completes an ouroboros around his four-leaf-clover, The serpent eating its own tail, alchemical symbol of re-creation and eternal return, in a new form.

The pattern for the ring and lion head is available for purchase and immediate download at:

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

A sweet four leaved lucky Celtic knot work clover with four internal hearts, a tattoo for the person who knows that they are lucky in love. This design is available for purchase and immediate download: http://www.luckyfishart.com/luckyinlove.html

Luna Wave Tattoo Redux

March 19, 2015

Today a client who got this La Tene style anklet 5 years ago came back to have it refreshed and embellished. She wanted to brighten it up, and add spiraling elements that would make it conform more to the foot's shape. Additionally, to make it a dedication for her brother we added a heart with his initials in it. Often reworking an old tattoo can give it new life, especially if the wearer has had a few years to imagine it different.

A spiral form from the ancient La Tene Celtic culture is joined with a Lunar Goddess medallion to make this striking pattern.

Clann Chaomhanach Insignia Tattoo

March 08, 2015

Today a returning client had the urge to celebrate his ethnic roots with the insignia of his Irish clan. Often people get the entire family crest or clan badge, and in doing so the significant heraldic animals or symbols are such a small percentage of the whole that they lose focus and power in a tattoo context. Addressing that point, we chose to design this clan lion and moons with the calligraphy around them, giving them more room and presence.

Clann Chaomhanach Insignia Tattoo by Pat Fish

Last year he honored his other allegiance, to his alma mater. His father is the football coach at the college, and he was a member of the team during his attendance, so he continues to have close feelings and chose to permanently express his allegiance with the shield tattoo.