One of my favorite political symbols is the Gadsden Flag, established in 1775 and bearing the motto "Don't Tread on Me." In conversations with an excellent patriotic client I came up with the idea of rendering it in a skeletal form, and this tattoo is the result. We chose to encircle it with both the original text and "Nemo me impune lacessit" which is on the royal coat of arms of the Kingdom of Scotland and translates in the Scots language to: "Wha daur meddle wi me?"
Awakening Celtic Knot Tattoo Design on back Awakening Celtic Knot Tattoo Design
When she got the infinity symbol tattoo she considered the symbolism priceless. Years later, she requested a Celtic cover-up. Happy to oblige with this upgrade in imagery.
Hound and Hare Tattoo with Celtic Design
The eternal pursuit, the coursing hound and his fleet prey, the elusive hare. Together this Celtic dog and his rabbit nemesis engage in a spirited chase.
Celtic Rising Phoenix Tattoo Design
A matched pair of Celtic knotwork Phoenix patterns, created for a fireman husband and his wife. A Phoenix with a new idea, devolving the knotwork into ribbons of rising flames in the tails below. An occupational symbol and of the strength they call upon to have seen their way through many obstacles.
