Heraldic Animals Celtic Sleeve Tattoo Design

Three animals do battle for supremacy, a bear, a lion, and a serpent dragon. Trapped in a matrix of Celtic knotwork, they represent the elemental forces at war within us all.

Upper arm sleeve tattoo by Pat Fish

Celtic Wave Shield Tattoo Design

Roiling waves and tempestuous seas are no problem for this sailor, a Coast Guardsman whose extensive tattoo collection is in keeping with the nautical tradition. This design is a shield to protect the wearer as he makes his living on the ocean.

Celtic Wave Shield tattoo by Pat Fish

Celtic Canine Quartet Tattoo Design

A convoluted Celtic canine quartet contorts and cavorts on a musician's forearm. Quite intricate, very satisfying.

Celtic Canine Quartet tattoo by Pat Fish

Jerusalem Cross Tattoo

This long-married Christian couple went to Jerusalem earlier this year, and walked in the footsteps of Jesus. It is traditional for pilgrims who visit the Holy Land to get the Jerusalem Cross tattooed on, as a mark of attainment, to show that they have completed the pilgrimage. Tonight I gifted these dear friends with the mark of faith.

Jerusalem cross tattoos by Pat Fish