Mother's & Father's Family Crest Tattoos

Today a client returned after 9 years to complete a promise to himself. He had come to me way back then to get his father's Devlin family crest, and almost immediately realized he wanted to get his mother's Sullivan crest also. It took a long time, but when his work sent him back West from New York this week it was time to finally time to get the second crest on the other arm. It was difficult to render all those tiny animals in a relatively small tattoo, but it had to be done!

Mother's & Father's Family Crest Tattoos by Pat Fish

Celtic War Dog Band

Today a man requested a custom dog band for his shin, an unusual placement that we made more effective by placing a knot on the front center and also at the back. The calf is a great place for a tattoo, the taut skin lets me do highly precise line-work. In this case the lines, wicker shading, and dots give a variety of textures and tones.

Celtic War Dog Band by Pat Fish

'Eternal Tree' Celtic Tattoo

Today a returning client opted to get this unique tree of life, a blending of Celtic and Nordic styles. The compelling symbol has been present in many cultures across the ages, and now is a very popular tattoo design.

'Eternal Tree' Celtic Tattoo by Pat Fish

The precision of Celtic knot work and the wild style of the Vikings are united in this tree of life tattoo design that draws strength from the earth and rises to the heavens.

La Tene Celtic Swirls Tattoo Design

Recently a woman came asking for something elegant and simple, feminine and powerful, to decorate her wrist with permanent jewelry. This ancient spiral cuff, a pattern that predates the Celtic cultures, has timeless beauty.

La Tene Celtic Swirls Tattoo by Pat Fish

Simple and elegant, these spiraling swirls date back to the pre-Celt La Tene culture and make a lovely bracelet, as shown, or anklet.