A custom family tree of life added as a tribute to a father, who passed away and is represented by the falling leaf. The leaves in the canopy represent children, the continuing generation, and the roots are the tie to heritage. Woven into the roots is an infinity symbol, for the continuity of the family through the years. It is placed above a Celtic knot done decades ago, and the birth and death dates of family members.
Celtic Tree of Life by Pat Fish added to backpiece
When this gal was 15 she went to a party where she got high, made a bad choice, and had a random vagrant tattoo a butterfly on her upper arm. The next day she regretted it, and several years later had a doctor cut out the ink, leaving a butterfly shaped scar (inset) that she dressed to conceal for the next 35 years. Today, a tree of life is a symbol of her turning a regret into a thing of beauty.
Tree of life tattoo by Pat Fish
Today a proud mother of two little boys came for this tattoo. The central symbol represents her and her sons. We designed it 4 years ago, but she was nursing at the time and I asked her to return when she was done. Finally today it is installed. A unity of triples of Celtic triskeles and triskelions, with the Celtic symbol for motherhood in the center.
Celtic Family Knot Tattoo Design by Pat Fish
Three years have passed between these photos. The client is now returning for more work, and has been diligent in his gym workouts meanwhile to become more muscular and defined.
Celtic backpiece 2016 tattoo by Pat Fish
Celtic backpiece 2019 tattoo by Pat Fish
