Today a man whose ultimate intention is a full Celtic knot work sleeve made this bold beginning. Rather than outline a large area, we took the alternate option of completing what I could complete in one day. We got enough completed that it looks like a dynamic cuff, and looking closely you can see that the weave at the top of the knots has open lines, which will be connected seamlessly to the next session, to be added in a month.
Celtic Knotwork Sleeve Tattoo begun by Pat Fish
Today a military man came in for the second session on this extensive Celtic body armor knotwork tattoo. One continuous weave, fully integrated together into one pattern, flowing from the neckline down to the middle of the upper arm where it forms a complete band. In a third and final session we will complete shading and he will have a warrior's tattoo to carry with him into battle wherever his fortunes may lead him.
Celtic Knot Armor Tattoo by Pat Fish
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
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
