Today a nurse who worked for many years administering radiation treatments came in to cover up her old tattoo that had become a dated and distorted symbol. We chose a Celtic knot and I selectively darkened the background to be an effective cover-up. Then I used white ink to completely obscure the places where the old lines showed through. She wanted something feminine, and now she has a knot that has the feel of a flower.
Celtic Coverup Tattoo 'Life Source' by Pat Fish
Today a woman who has devoted her life to music came for this tattoo, a tribute to the passion that inspires her life. "When the music hits you, just dance" is now the mantra of her days.
"When the music hits . . . " Tattoo by Pat Fish
In the ancient Celtic law and faith everything happened in threes. Thus when the Christian religion came, with the trinity concept, it was an easy adaptation. Now we can appreciate that it allows for more freedom than the dualism of the East, the yin-yang of black and white. The Celts allow for gray also, for yes no AND maybe.
Triquetra Knot Celtic Tattoo by Pat Fish
Warriors everywhere have always loved marks of accomplishment, and since the Celts fought naked their tattoos were their medals! This simple knotwork twist is a perfect armband or anklet, with enough detail to be instantly recognizable as Celtic interlace but not requiring as much width as a more complex design.
Warrior Braid Celtic Tattoo by Pat Fish
