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

Dedication Infinity Tattoo

The love a mother feels for her children is infinite, and forever. But sadly this woman's son just passed away at a young age. Today she came in with her daughter and supportive friends and got this tribute tattoo to both her children. Every time she sees it, both of them are present in her heart.

Dedication Infinity Tattoo by Pat Fish

Stained Glass Cross Tattoo

Today a woman whose husband is coming home with new art every few months decided to join the illustrated. She is starting with a classic simple cross I think of as having a stained glass look, and we gave her a coloring book line pattern to color in herself with her preference for vivid colors. 

Stained Glass Cross Tattoo by Pat Fish

Icelandic " Vegvísir " Tattoo

Today's client began the first session for a large Viking dragon half sleeve, and to complement the design we added the Vegvísir under his arm. In this version it is surrounded by the runes of the Elder Futhark, the oldest form of the runic alphabet.

A Vegvísir (Icelandic 'sign post') is an Icelandic magical stave intended to help the bearer find their way through rough weather.

Icelandic " Vegvísir " Tattoo by Pat Fish

The symbol is found in the Huld Manuscript, collected in Iceland by Geir Vigfusson in 1860 (but consisting of material of earlier origin).  A leaf of the manuscript provides an image of the vegvísir, gives its name, and, in prose, declares that "if this sign is carried, one will never lose one's way in storms or bad weather, even when the way is not known". - Wikipedia