Dogs have always held an extremely important place in Celtic life and art. The Irish hunting hounds were exported worldwide as royal gifts for centuries, and they figure prominently in all the illuminated manuscripts. This band is from one of the old books from the 6th century, and features a series of racing hounds intertwined.
Celtic Rising Eagle Tattoo Design
The Eagle rises! A custom drawing of a knotwork-winged eagle to span her shoulderblades.
This young woman of faith will be joining the Army soon, and asked for the inspirational Bible text 2 Corinthians 4:16: "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day."
Onward to boot camp!
Hounds of Life Celtic Shield Tattoo Design
The Tree of Life in this tattoo is flanked by two protecting Irish Wolfhounds, with the entire knotting linked and interwoven with an oval border, making it an integrated shield.
Equity Knot Tattoo Design
A balanced Celtic protection knot and ring, a strong symbol for a teacher, here used to cover a regrettable "tribal" symbol long past its appreciation date.
