Today marked the completion of this cover-up that took several sessions. The round Celtic knot he had for 20 years was poorly done, so I designed a much bigger quarter sleeve to cover the old and also expand to a band connecting under the arm. The blue was necessary to cover the dark knot, and I wove the blue lines in and out of shaded ones to lighten the overall effect.
Celtic Triquetra Coverup 1/4 Sleeve Tattoo by Pat Fish
Today a local purveyor of fine quality breads came in for his business logo tattooed as a permanent brand on his arm. The Victorian bread fork, used as a serving utensil for sliced bread or rolls, is a compelling and mysterious image. His bakery cafe is located in a rural cow town, so now he is embracing the cowboy tradition of a brand tattoo!
Bread Fork Tattoo by Pat Fish
Visitors coming to Santa Barbara from the North on Hwy 101 are encouraged to take a detour and experience http://www.bobswellbread.com
The fork also appears on the side of some of his specialty breads.
Today a mother who has been recently declared cancer-free after extensive medical treatment came in to get a tattoo that celebrates her ability to continue to care for and love her children. She asked to incorporate the thyroid cancer colors which are teal, purple, and pink, making this tattoo a symbolic mark of a survivor.
Celtic 'Mother Knot' Tattoo by Pat Fish
Using a traditional symbol for the Goddess as the centerpiece, this balanced Celtic tattoo design represents the family within the loving hands of the mother, who surrounds and keeps safe those she loves.
Today a returning client came to get an ethnic tattoo, the badge for the Scottish Clan Ross. Their motto, inscribed here in Latin, translates to "Success Nourishes Hope." Like a family crest, but worn by all members of a Clan, badges are a connection to the proud and noble heritage of the Scots.
Clan Ross Crest Badge Tattoo by Pat Fish
