Celtic 'Guardian Band' Tattoo

Today a police officer on his honeymoon came for this Guardian Band, a symbol for him of his commitment to his role in society, in his family, and with the new wife with whom he will build his future.

Celtic 'Guardian Band' Tattoo by Pat Fish

In every society there have always been those who take it upon themselves to be guardians. Of the land, the society, and of those weaker and in need of protection. It is appropriate that the strong be marked with a visible celebration of their courage. This band is composed of patterns taken fom the 7th century manuscript the Book of Kells.

Symbol of the Jedi Order Tattoo

Today a man whose occupation as a defender of the law has led him to a deep appreciation of the Jedi Knights in the Star Wars saga has permanently emblazoned his body with the mark of their order.

Symbol of the Jedi Order Tattoo by Pat Fish

"For over a thousand generations the Jedi Knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic. Before the dark times. Before the Empire."

-Obi-Wan Kenobi

Celtic Knotwork Moray Eel Tattoo

This week a returning client with extensive work came back to find a way to balance a Japanese dragon on his chest. We decided on a Celtic eel, a real creature as fearsome as the opposing Asian monster, rendered with the true horror-show teeth and then the sinuous body rendered in knot work. Like many clients with a lot of tattoos, he has reached the point of wanting to work on filling in all the empty spots. The work today wound the eel body through previous Celtic animal tattoos, and at the wrist wove one smaller eel across the knots for added intricacy.

Celtic Knotwork Moray Eel Tattoo by Pat Fish

Celtic 'Yin-Yang' Tattoo

Today a woman wanted permanent delicate jewelry, and the Celtic yin-yang was her choice for her first tattoo.

Celtic 'Yin-Yang' Tattoo by Pat Fish

Symbolizing the intertwining of two lives, two hearts, two loves become one. This timeless yin-yang Celtic knot has been a favorite symbol for lovers for centuries.

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