'Claddagh Ring' Tattoo Refurbishment

Today a man who got a claddagh ring tattoo from me 15 years ago decided it needed a tune-up. The request came just in time, while it was still possible to repair it! He drives long distances for his employment as a salesman, and the sun coming in the car window on his arm caused  damage to the clarity of the tattoo. Such blurring is natural over time, accelerated by sun exposure, and with judicious re-lining and the addition of white ink it is now revived.

'Claddagh Ring' Tattoo Refurbishment by Pat Fish

'Claddagh Ring' Tattoo Refurbishment by Pat Fish

 

 

Celtic Framed Dedication Initials Tattoo

This client wanted three initials to represent allegiance to a group of friends, and we decided to frame them with Celtic Knotwork to fit in with his existing Irish Tattoos.  Astute viewers may notice that the tattoo's frame is constructed from the same knotwork links as the frame we created for all of our "souvenir photos!"

Celtic Framed Initials Tattoo by Pat Fish

Celtic Framed Initials Tattoo by Pat Fish

The patterns for the two individual bands are also available for purchase and immediate download:

Classic Rose Tattoo

Today a young man with a taste for the classics asked for a realistic rose on his forearm. There is nothing that speaks "tattoo" more than this simple and elegant image. Whether life-size as this one is, or hidden in an intimate spot, it is timeless.

Classic Rose Tattoo by Pat FIsh

Classic Rose Tattoo by Pat FIsh

Full Chain Mail Knotwork Calf Tattoo

Today's session was the last of three on this impressive piece, a fully woven fitted leg pattern with matching knots front and back, and side to side. Work like this takes a lot of measuring and planning, then several sessions, and a lot of commitment from the client, who has to live with it partially completed between sessions as it is healing. But the result is unique and will be a source of pride for this man who is an avid bicyclist and will wow the other riders in races as he whizzes past them! A winner!

Full Celtic Knotwork Calf Tattoo by Pat Fish

Full Celtic Knotwork Calf Tattoo by Pat Fish

For the truly ambitious, one piece of knotwork that will cover the leg from knee to ankle.