A bold and tribal pattern representing the deep belief in the Celtic cultures that everything comes back around, reincarnation into another lifetime being the accepted truth. This evocative set of spirals comes from the back of the Inchbrayock stone, currently housed in the Montrose Museum, Angus, Scotland. This Pictish symbol stone was found in the burial-ground of St Braoch's Church.
Condor in Flight Tattoo Design
The magnificent California Condor, largest raptor in the skies, in a black graphic dynamic representation.
Winged Borzoi Tattoo Design
Fierce and swift, the Russian Wolfhound is so fleet of foot they appear to take flight when they run. This depiction takes careful note of the accurate anatomical details but renders the animal in the style of the ancient illuminated manuscripts.
Star Snake Tattoo Design
The beauty of a writhing snake, with a celestial spray of stars down its back, brings its movement and sensuous curves to unity with the skin.
Finding just the right spot for this sinuous snake to writhe about was a bit of a challenge, but once we decided the head on the top of the foot let the neck turn and flex, giving animation to the pattern, then that kinetic element made this the best choice. Fortunately my very pale Sami friend shows the bright blue dotted color to best advantage.
