A spin on mythical kelpies, the twined sea horses found carved on the ancient high cross known as the Aberlemno stone in Restennet Priory, Angus, Scotland, that commemorates a mighty battle that took place centuries ago.
Dark Star Tattoo with Celtic Design
A classic Celtic pentacle tattoo design, with strong clear knot work to add another layer of subtle intricacy. An excellent alternative to the very popular nautical star tattoo. The Dark Star.
Dog Tattoo with Celtic War Band Design
A band uniting two Celtic Irish Wolfhound war dogs made more effective by placing a knot on the front center and also at the back. The band is shown on a leg but would work equally well on an arm. In these examples the lines, colors, wicker shading, and dots give a variety of textures and tones.
Trinity Celtic Quarter Sleeve Tattoo Design
Dramatic upper arm coverage is achieved with this combination of integrated patterns. The central piece is a knot work trinity knot, weaving in and out of an eternal circle. Fitted in above it is a knot work epaulette that makes a sculptural statement, flowing up onto the shoulder. Tying the elements together in this rendering are pointillist dots, giving a textural feel and bringing the knots forward visually. They make the pattern feel united as one.
