Today a man came in requesting this ever-popular Celtic symbol, the Tree of Life. Placing it on the back of his calf gives it a prominent placement, and the boldness of the rendering will allow it to age gracefully no matter how much sunlight he exposes it to.
Celtic Tree of Life Tattoo by Pat Fish
Yesterday a chivalrous gentleman returned for the third and final session on this Celtic knot half-sleeve. It is bold body armor, fitted to his musculature, worthy of a knight. Today we begin a new pattern, continuing a similar custom knotwork all the way down to the wrist. He flies in from far away, so he is toughing out two sessions in a row to maximize his time here. Brave and strong!
Celtic 'Valiant Sleeve' Tattoo by Pat Fish
Celtic 'Valiant Sleeve' continuation by Pat Fish
Today I was pleased to do this heraldic badge for a member of the Scottish Highland Clan Stewart. The Latin motto VIRESCIT VULNERE VIRTUS translates to "Courage grows strong at a wound" and is represented by the pelican stabbing at her own breast to feed her young with her blood. The heraldic pelican is represented in this manner in ancient texts, this bird and her young are copied from a woodcut reproduced in a book published in 1909.
Scottish Clan Stewart Badge Tattoo by Pat Fish
Today a man requested a symbol to express his commitment to his upcoming nuptials. This Celtic knot symbol is two hearts intertwined, joined with an infinity symbol, a perfect union of two lovers joining forever in holy matrimony. His hand-fasting ceremony will be will be held later this month at Stonehenge, with laces of these three colors binding him to his beloved. Blue for the eternal sky above, green for the Mother Earth, and the purple of passion in its infinite variety.
Celtic Hearts and Infinity Tattoo by Pat Fish
