Custom Celtic Compass Cuff Tattoo

Today a man gave me an interesting assignment. He wanted a Viking Vegvisir, in a cuff on his forearm, extending from the elbow toward the wrist. He had gotten his first tattoo in a discrete location, and he was ready for one he could show off! So I opened up a traditional block of Celtic knot work, bent the weave to leave an open space, and inserted the runic compass. Now he has body armor to carry him forward to new adventures, and a compass to make sure he can always find his way home.

Custom Celtic Compass Cuff Tattoo by Pat FIsh

Materials Science Tattoo

Recently a local academic returned for his second eccentric materials science tattoo.  This one features a schematic of a 3-point Bend Test, mirrored for symmetry, and incorporating significant initials representing his family.

3-point Bend Test Schematic Tattoo by Pat Fish

Russian Silhouette Swallows Tattoo

Today an adventurous world-traveling academic came in for her second tattoo, nostalgic for her Russian homeland. The swallow has long been a tattoo popular with sailors, who saw it as a talisman for returning home safely. In Russia they are a common and favored species, and everywhere they travel they bring a smile to those who observe their agile aerial antics.

Russian Silhouette Swallows Tattoo by Pat Fish

Sister Sea Star Tattoos

Today two almost-twin sisters came to share the experience of getting the same tattoo. They call themselves the Seastar Sisters, so now their ankles are decorated with a dainty starfish and a seaweed vine with two tiny pearls. Together forever in matching skin art!

Sister Sea Star Tattoos by Pat Fish