A matched pair of Celtic knotwork Phoenix patterns, created for a fireman husband and his wife. A Phoenix with a new idea, devolving the knotwork into ribbons of rising flames in the tails below. An occupational symbol and of the strength they call upon to have seen their way through many obstacles.
Shamrock Tattoo Sleeve with Celtic Design
This serviceman client has chosen to get a permanent expression of his enthusiasm for his lucky Irish genetics. This piece is all one line, integrating the shamrock (my own design), the circle around it, and the band at the bottom ...which is actually a page border from the ancient 7th century illuminated manuscript the Book of Durrow. I have done this custom pattern only once before, all in black ink, but this clever lad asked that the shamrock be accentuated with green ink, and I heartily approve of the result. In one piece he gets a full half sleeve, with the band at the bottom connecting around seamlessly to the inside.
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Celtic Newgrange Snake Tattoo Design
The mystic spiral carved patterns of the kerbstone at Newgrange passage tomb are transformed into the sinuous detailing on this snake. A perfect melding of the pre-Christian Pagan art of Ireland with the symbol the Christians used for the Pagans.
McCrae Tartan Scottish forearm tattoo
The McCrae tartan tattooed on a forearm, a permanent celebration of Scottish ethnic pride.
