Hungarian Violin Tattoo

Today a tattoo expression of ethnic enthusiasm gives this man whose Hungarian last name means fiddler a permanent tribute to his heritage. He brought in examples of folk art embroidery from Hungary to act as examples for the embellishment, and now he wears a uniquely decorated musical instrument to tie him to his father's family history.

Hungarian Violin Tattoo by Pat Fish

"The love for embroidery of the Hungarian people goes far back in history. In Arabian and other foreign chronicles - from times before the Magyars came to the Carpathian Basin - it has been written, that the Hungarians liked to dress in richly decorated and embroidered clothing and their surroundings were pompous." - Hungaria.org

'Viking Link' Band Tattoo

Today was the first time I have been asked to do this Viking link band in color, one that I have long admired on ancient standing stones. A bold older woman came in, quite sure that she wanted this tattoo where she could see it, so onto her forearm it goes. I thoroughly approve of being able to get full benefit from tattoos by putting them in an easily enjoyed place.

'Viking Link' Band Tattoo by Pat Fish

Dancing Ganesha Coverup Tattoo

Today a woman whose ankle needed a serious tattoo upgrade came in to cover a backward-facing lion with a dancing Ganesha. A black lotus did the job of obscuring the poor quality lion, leaving the rest of the calf to host a large and detailed Ganesha. Her life is changing, and now she wears the symbol of the Remover of Obstacles, as she dances forward.

Dancing Ganesha Coverup Tattoo by Pat Fish

"Ganesha is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon . . . Although he is known by many attributes, Ganesha's elephant head makes him easy to identify. Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom." - Wikipedia

'Love is a Battlefield' Celtic Claddagh Tattoo

Today a man whose romantic intentions have been often betrayed came in for this unique tattoo. A claddagh with one hand gesturing in resignation, a sword representing the battlefield that love can become, a pierced heart shedding a drop of blood.