The ancient Celtic symbol for mother and child. Now used in Ireland for the honored profession of midwifery, a simple Celtic knot that forms the beauty of a mother and her baby within. The midwife is the guide of life, the one who chaperones the new spirit into this beautiful world. This tattoo is a simple statement of the truest love.
Dragon Yin Yang Tattoo Design
The ancient dragon wisdom of the East encircles the symbol for the balance of all, the union of opposites.
County Cork Celtic High Cross Tattoo Design
An ancient pattern of integrated knots forms the timeless symbol of Ireland, the high cross the unique and forever call to the faithful.
Shown here is a cross I did 20 years ago covering up a Tasmanian Devil cartoon, and also what it looked like after a full rebuild decades later with new lines and white ink in the interlace. Same cross, decades of wear.
Star Snake Tattoo Design
The beauty of a writhing snake, with a celestial spray of stars down its back, brings its movement and sensuous curves to unity with the skin.
Finding just the right spot for this sinuous snake to writhe about was a bit of a challenge, but once we decided the head on the top of the foot let the neck turn and flex, giving animation to the pattern, then that kinetic element made this the best choice. Fortunately my very pale Sami friend shows the bright blue dotted color to best advantage.
