Today a young man with a taste for the classics asked for a realistic rose on his forearm. There is nothing that speaks "tattoo" more than this simple and elegant image. Whether life-size as this one is, or hidden in an intimate spot, it is timeless.
Classic Rose Tattoo by Pat FIsh
Today's session was the last of three on this impressive piece, a fully woven fitted leg pattern with matching knots front and back, and side to side. Work like this takes a lot of measuring and planning, then several sessions, and a lot of commitment from the client, who has to live with it partially completed between sessions as it is healing. But the result is unique and will be a source of pride for this man who is an avid bicyclist and will wow the other riders in races as he whizzes past them! A winner!
Full Celtic Knotwork Calf Tattoo by Pat Fish
For the truly ambitious, one piece of knotwork that will cover the leg from knee to ankle.
Today's client chose a pattern that is most popular with military and police, the Guardian Band. But he's a custom drapery installer! Fortunately going up and down ladders has given him nicely developed legs to show it off in this calf placement.
Celtic 'Guardian Band' Tattoo by Pat Fish
In every society there have always been those who take it upon themselves to be guardians. Of the land, the society, and of those weaker and in need of protection. It is appropriate that the strong be marked with a visible celebration of their courage. This band is composed of patterns taken from the 7th century manuscript the Book of Kells.
Today a woman from Australia came to get her Scottish Clan badge. We united the Clan Donald heraldic form of the "cross crosslet fitchee gules" with the badge, and created something quite unique and striking. Back in OZ she drives a massive truck at the largest iron ore mine in the world, and now she has a bold tattoo that can stand up to the scrutiny of the coworkers! Plus a tale to tell of the tattoo pilgrimage she made to acquire it.
MacDonald Clanranald Badge Tattoo by Pat Fish
