Celtic 'Bird of Paradise' Tattoo

Today a returning client wearing many individual Celtic animals I did years ago finally returned to begin filling all the empty places. Funny how when you get a lot of tattoos you tend to see the empty bits the most, and eventually yearn to make a "full sleeve." So we designed a Celtic bird that swoops a wing up the back of the arm, swoops a reverse wave tail down it, and has a focused gaze on the same point as the previous Salmon of Knowledge and MerMule. We also made plans for more....... watch for future blog posts!

Celtic 'Bird of Paradise' Tattoo by Pat Fish

Celtic 'Hero' Knotwork Forearm Sleeve Tattoo

The other day I finished up a forearm half sleeve on one of our nation's quiet heroes, a man who is on the front lines of the war against drugs and violence in the mean streets of the inner city. The boldness of the Celtic knot work gives him a powerful gauntlet of intricate weaves with the star pattern conforming to the musculature. It is an adaptation of the pattern shown below that was originally designed for a leg. An interesting exercise, to see the same design and how it can be morphed to cover different body parts.

To read more about how this kind of custom sleeve tattoo is accomplished, visit the Full Knotwork Sleeves page.

Celtic 'Hero' Knotwork Forearm Sleeve Tattoo by Pat Fish

The original pattern shown in two views, fitted to fill the the calf of a hero in the fight against disease and ignorance.

Celtic 'Hero' Knotwork Leg Tattoo by Pat Fish

Tattoo Condom Contest!

I was recently commissioned to design several samples of art that could be printed on Condoms!  The Graphic Armor company is holding a ‘Tattoo Condom Design Contest’ and needed some samples to inspire other tattoo artists to enter.

http://www.TattooCondoms.com

My designs are being used as promotional material for the contest, but they have also been officially entered.  If you are so inclined, please head on over to:

http://www.TattooCondoms.com

and vote for my celtic “Arrow” design (my favorite of the three).

Celtic 'Arrow' Condom Tattoo Design by Pat Fish

Shamrock Claddagh Anklet Tattoo

Dainty and tiny, jewelry that can never be lost or stolen, this claddagh and shamrocks anklet is the perfect expression of this gal's Irish heritage. And the initials? Her husband's, who she predicts will be disapproving. I told her to tell him "Darling, I love you so much I would have gotten your initials as a dedication if you died..... So I'm getting them now so you can show me that you are grateful for my devotion!" And her friend who came along said "And you are safe, if it comes to it you can say it stands for Jesus Christ."

Shamrock Claddagh Anklet Tattoo