Today a musician came for a band that represents the spiraling notes of the sounds that make her life fulfilled. Bracketed by triquetras, the classic Celtic triple spiral forms the center of a band that completes around her arm, returning to source.
Celtic 'Spiral Serendipity' Tattoo by Pat Fish
Today a man whose family crest features a mighty boar requested this custom uniting of both a 9th century Pictish stone carving of a boar and a 6th century Celtic knot work ring. Rendered in both wicker-shading and pointillist dots, it captures the ancient petroglyph art and translates it to skin.
Boar Ring tattoo by Pat Fish
Today an Alaskan fireman biker, a man who celebrates the connection many motorcycle riders feel with the Viking heritage, came for this custom piece. The unique 12-pointed interwoven Valknut is surrounded by a circle of motorcycle chain, linking the two enthusiasms.
"The valknut (Old Norse valr, 'slain warriors' and knut, 'knot') is a symbol consisting of three interlocked triangles. It appears on a variety of objects from the archaeological record of the ancient Germanic peoples." -Wikipedia
Today saw the final color session on this complex pattern, a melding of a peacock, lion, and eel into one integrated chest piece. Symbols of faith, courage, and cleverness.
Peacock-Lion-Eel chest tattoo by Pat Fish
