Today a Scotswoman who once was quite enthusiastic about her clan badge tattoo decided that it hadn't aged well. In fact, it was warped. So we took a knot from the folio 5 recto page in the 8th c. Book of Kells illuminated manuscript and obliterated the badge. A nice upgrade, and now a new bright spot of color.
Book of Kells Knot Coverup Tattoo by Pat Fish
Today a woman came back who thought her butterfly from earlier this year looked lonely. We added a swoosh of Celtic knotwork swirling on her leg, taking the picture of the bug and making it more sculptural, so now anyone who wants to admire her whole tattoo has to do the bee "waggle dance" and look from side to side... amusing her!
Here is a link to the first installment:
http://www.luckyfish.com/blog/blue-butterfly-tattoo
The PDF now includes the knot work band.
Butterfly Swoosh Tattoo by Pat FIsh
Today a woman with both Pictish and Viking heritage added both of these tattoos to her collection. The pattern on the left is a V-Rod and crescent, found on carved standing stones throughout Scotland. An enigmatic link to an ancient time. The anklet is made of a pair of Nordic style dragon heads, wrapping like a torc, connected with a Celtic band. A multi-ethic permanent celebration of her heritage.
Pictish and Viking Tattoos by Pat Fish
Today I created this custom knot, derived from the Duleek knot, to begin a back piece. Starting with this central core, we will next add symbolic elements to build his story.
'Awakening' Celtic Knot Tattoo by Pat Fish
