In 1993 the undisturbed 5th century tomb of an "Ice Princess" was found in the Altai peninsula of Siberia. This deer was one of her many beautiful stylized tattoos, that remained clearly visible despite centuries in the permafrost. It is one of the finest examples of Scythian Pazyryk tattooing.
Black Flame Phoenix Tribal Tattoo Design
I always feel that people who ask to get a phoenix tattoo feel they have earned the right to wear this symbol of rebirth and regeneration. And I do so enjoy hearing the stories ! This man asked for his tattoo to be rendered in tribal style, so I worked to make it balanced but not symmetrical, with both feathers and flames in the abstract shapes.
Plantago Plantain Tattoo Design
Plantago major is native to various parts of the world including Europe, Asia, and North America. The plant has a long history of use as a medicinal herb and is described in literature going back hundreds of years.
Kraken/Squid Celtic Band
Kraken/Squid Celtic band tattoo. A challenge asking for the most spaghetti-complexity yet, fitted from elbow to below a pre-existing pattern. I made up a lattice knotwork band, then wove the tentacles through it. A fitting tribute to a seaman grandfather.
