Dragon around Florian Maltese Cross Celtic Tattoo

Today a Texan firefighter in the area to combat the numerous wild fires currently burning was able to carve out time in his schedule to acquire this new skin art. He had a previous tattoo of the Maltese cross, so I drew up a dragon that filled the upper arm and finishes with a tail that swoops to the inside. Bespoke coverage that brings his tattoo up to a half sleeve.

Celtic Dragon & Florian Maltese Cross Tattoo (dragon by Pat Fish)

"Crosses of this design have been used since around the First Crusade in 1096. The design is said to symbolize the eight points of courage: loyalty, piety, bravery, frankness, glory and honor, no fear of death, compassion toward the sick and poor, and respect for the church."  -st-florian-medal.com

Sea Turtle Tattoo

Recently a woman making an epic journey far from home got this lovely permanent souvenir, a traveling turtle. We matched her teal toenail polish perfectly, her favorite color, and now she will always be putting her best foot forward.

Sea Turtle Tattoo by Pat Fish

Celtic Coverup Tattoo 'Life Source'

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

"When the music hits . . . " Tattoo

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