Celtic Vine Tattoo with Delicate Bracelet Design

A delicate vine-like pattern becomes a feminine bracelet. Inspired by a page margin originally found in a Medieval Book of Hours, the weaving line of leaves forms loops and links like fine jewelry. A touch of blue color brings it to life.

Lazy Dog Tattoo Celtic Design

The ancient illuminated manuscripts are filled with hidden treasures, like this contented canine who lounges on one of the illustrated pages in the Lindisfarne gospels. A lovely tattoo that celebrates Celtic heritage, which counts the dog as the most excellent of companion animals.

Pegasus Heraldic Shield Tattoo Sleeve Design

Intricate knots bracket a heraldic shield, forming a tattooed half-sleeve. This man's family symbol is the pegasus, a different symbol could be placed on the shield.

Celtic Cross Tattoo with Amazing Grace Design

ver since I began making Celtic tattoos 40 years ago, the image I have been asked for most is a Celtic Cross. This is an example of a custom pattern I designed based on traditional motifs on high crosses in Irish graveyards.