The Pictish bear from the collection of carved stones in the museum at Meigle, Scotland has always been a favorite of mine, and today I tattooed this custom version. The silhouette is faithful to the wonderful original, then I crafted Celtic knots to emphasize the power of the musculature. The chain of spirals gives him a stream to be wading through, and now he lives in skin!
Celtic Bear Tattoo by Pat Fish
With this custom cross I challenged myself to make the line of the knot both fill and define the cross, flowing seamlessly through and around the high cross shape. Using the knot that makes up the defender band as the building block, the weaving line makes an internal cross in the center and then integrates those looping knots back in. A new twist on a classic high cross shape.
Celtic 'Cross of Righteousness' Tattoo by Pat Fish
Recently a girl requested a highly colored version of this Celtic Hummingbird pattern I had previously only done in black and grey. Using jewel tones to bring it to life, she wears a vibrant and feminine iconic feathered friend.
Colored Celtic Hummingbird Tattoo by Pat Fish
The splendidly delightful tiny jewel of the skies, the hummingbird, is rendered in Celtic knot work, to make a tattoo of unique charm.
Today a man traveled far to get this symbol of his love for his children forever emblazoned on his calf. Both his son and daughter have tattoos, and it was time for him to join them in enthusiasm for skin art. I'm only sorry the blue on the back of his leg is so far away from the matching blue of his eyes!
Celtic 'Father Knot' Tattoo by Pat Fish
With a symmetry and solid strength, this knot represents the way all family members point inward to the father, who makes the family safe and secure.
