A band of traditional Celtic knotwork spirals, curling like an incoming set of ocean waves across the arm. Inspired by the intricate illuminated manuscript pages bordered by knots and featuring the spiral, essential element of Celtic art.
A fierce rampant lion, based on a pattern from the 9th c Irish illuminated manuscript the Book of Kells, roaring across the centuries and living again in skin.
The Celtic wheel crosses are the oldest form, dating back to the sun wheels of the pre-Christian era. This example shows a USMC bulldog tattoo that was successfully covered up by this cross pattern.