Today a mechanic with en eye for precision requested this symmetrical knot, and I used varied line widths, wicker-shading, and tiny dots to create a small dimensional tribute to his affinity for balance.
Celtic Square Dance Knot Tattoo by Pat Fish
Equations of Balance Tattoo
Today, a PhD professor of Materials Science came to get this eccentric tattoo. In addition to being occupationally relevant, each of the three equations represents the initials one of his three children.
The first describes the conservation of linear momentum, the second is a variation of Gauss's Law (relating to electric flux), and the third is known as the "J-integral" and is used to predict the spreading of fractures in a material.
Pictish 'Keymorphic' Sleeve Tattoo
Today I was able to complete a second version of this Pictish pattern derived from the key patterns on ancient standing stones in Scotland. It was the second session for this, tuning up all the lines and darkening the black. It is a maze, built of interlocking shapes, and quite a challenge to design and install. Meant to confuse enemies in battle!
Pictish 'Keymorphic' Sleeve Tattoo by Pat Fish
Rebuilding 'Eternal Journey' Celtic Bracelet Tattoo
Today a man came in for a repair on a tattoo design he bought from my online store LuckyFishArt. His local artist was a bit over-enthusiastic with the black ink, and a bit imprecise, and the result was a bracelet that was not what it should have been. A bit of time and after-dinner-mint green ink, and now it is improved.
'Eternal Journey' Celtic Bracelet Tattoo Improved by Pat Fish