Today a man requested a matched set of tattoos, a balance of the celestial symbols of the sun and the moon, representing his son and daughter. Now he wears them proudly on his upper arms. Shown in black ink here, the mixture of soft wicker shading in the rings and dot stippling in the backgrounds adds depth to the rendering.
Celtic sun and moon tattoos by Pat Fish
In the hive there can be only one Queen. I was so pleased to have the opportunity this week to make a new version of my Celtic bee design, this time changing it a bit to make it represent a Queen bee, for an academic from the South who traveled here for this mark of royalty.
Celtic Queen Bee Tattoo by Pat Fish
Today I created and installed a most unusual custom request, a Sanscrit Om symbol filled with Celtic knotwork. An unexpected melding of cultures, adding the spiritualism of the East to the cultural heritage of this freckled medical professional who crossed the country for this representation of her personal affinities.
Celtic Om Symbol Tattoo by Pat Fish
"Om (ॐ) is a sacred sound and a spiritual icon in Hindu religion . . . Om is part of the iconography found in ancient and medieval era manuscripts, temples, monasteries and spiritual retreats in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The symbol has a spiritual meaning in all Indian dharmas, but the meaning and connotations of Om vary between the diverse schools within and across the various traditions." - Wikipedia
Today a woman who leaves soon to begin the life of a scholar in England came for this shield of courage, a nod to her Scottish heritage and a reminder to square her shoulders and succeed. A bespoke embellishment for an intrepid traveler, this knot is balanced and intricate and readies the wearer to walk the ways of the wide world.
Celtic Traveler's Knot tattoo by Pat Fish
