Today a man with nostalgia for the oak tree in his mother's yard came in for a permanent representation of it, drawn from actual photos. The tree might be cut down, limbs may fall, but now it lives forever in his skin. In a unique expression of heritage, he asked that the roots rise from the Newgrange kerbstone, the stone at the entrance to the most celebrated neolithic tomb in Ireland.
Ancient Roots Celtic Tree of Life Tattoo by Pat Fish
Today a midwife who previously had me install this tree of life with a fox denned in the roots came back for more. We added the Celtic midwifery symbol and a band flowing around it, made form the triple spirals of the Shandwick stone carving. A nice example of how a sleeve evolves over time, as elements are added.
Midwife 'Band of Life' Tattoo by Pat Fish
Today this man came in to expand his tattoo collection with more Celtic art. When he was 18 this shamrock made him feel so rad! Now, it is a tiny off-center memory, something to retain for sentiment, deserving of a frame. Future plans are under consideration to add something more to the middle, but for now today he has acquired a claddagh ring with his children's initials in the cuffs.
Custom Claddagh Ring Tattoo by Pat Fish
Today a couple who have been happily married for twenty years came a very long distance to celebrate their epic anniversary with matching tattoos. Most people have a hard time picking just one tattoo, it is simply amazing when two can agree on one for them both. Here they celebrate their shared Scottish/Welsh heritage with a custom design of two European dragons, forming a loving heart.
Custom Celtic 'Anniversary Dragons' Tattoos by Pat Fish
