Spiral Shield Tattoo with Celtic Circles
This pattern combines the two forms of spirals that are the most important stylistic element in Celtic art. The spiral built of two elements is akin to the yin-yang pattern in Eastern cultures,...
View ArticlePictish Pictograms Tattoo Design
A set of Pictish Pictograms. The top image is the V-Rod and Crescent, one of the most frequently found symbols on the ancient Pictish carved standing stones in Scotland. The creature below is the...
View ArticlePictish V-Rod Crescent Tattoo Design
The V-Rod crescent is a Pictish symbol said to represent a time of harmony, when the swords of war have been broken and peace reigned in the land. It is the most frequently carved image in the standing...
View ArticleShield Raven Tattoo with Celtic Design
The mighty war bird of the Celts was the raven, poised here in a spread-eagle-like posture of defiance. Embellished with Celtic knots in the wings.
View ArticleCeltic Angel Lion Tattoo Design
A medieval legend says that an angel in the form of a winged lion appeared to St. Mark when he was traveling from Aquileia (at the head of the Adriatic) to Rome and said to him "Pax tibi, Marce,...
View ArticleCrusader Celtic Cross Design Tattoo
In the times of the Crusades people who ventured forth to help save the Holy Land made sure to have a cross tattooed on their bodies before they went. That way, should they meet death by misfortune on...
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Pictish Horse Tattoo with Epona Pony Celtic Designhe ancient Scottish Inverurie stone carving of a prancing horse is the starting point for this unique pattern. Here the representation of Epona the...
View ArticleCeltic Pink Breast Cancer Ribbon Tattoo Design
The pink ribbon stands as a symbol for those whose lives have been touched by the tragedy of breast cancer, and this tattoo pattern of a Breast Cancer Ribbon is a carefully knotted single line,...
View ArticleHorse Lover Memorial Tattoo Design
Designed as a dedication for a beloved equestrian wife recently deceased, could also serve to mark the passing of a favored horse.
View ArticleFatherhood Tattoo with Celtic Knot Design
With symmetry and solid strength, this knot represents the way all family members point inward to the father, who makes the family safe and secure.
View ArticlePictish Broken Spear Tattoo Design
An ancient stone carving found in many places throughout the Scottish lands once inhabited by the Picts. The design is often called the "crescent and v-rod." This specific carving is from Dun Osdale,...
View ArticleRampant Scots Lion Tattoo Design
The noble symbol of Scotland, the rampant royal lion, makes a tattoo of great strength and power.
View ArticleBoondock Saints Celttic Cross Tattoo Design
Skillfully recreated from a video screen capture, this is the same Celtic cross featured in The Boondock Saints' second movie: All Saints Day. Both the ladss wear this high cross tattooed on their...
View ArticleCeltic Lower Leg Chain Mail Tattoo Design
A full pattern of interlocking Celtic knot work makes this tattoo an approximation of a fitted piece of chain mail armor. The file will include instructions for how to make this pattern morph to custom...
View ArticleMidgard Serpent, Jormungandr Tattoo Design
The Jormungandr figure in Norse myth was a serpent-like creature, who was cursed by Odin the Allfather to abide in the deep ocean where he grew huge enough to encircle the whole of Midgard, waiting for...
View ArticleHeritage Shamrock Tattoo with Celtic Design
For the Scots-Irish-American, a symbol that expresses the pride of all the blended cultures that make up the birthright of this very wonderful breed! The flags of Ireland, the USA, and Scotland are all...
View ArticleReverse Wave Tattoo with Tribal Design
There is no better bold graphic statement to show ones affinity with the ocean and the watery element than this band. A classic image found in almost every culture, it has the mirroring duality of the...
View ArticleApple Core and Lugworm Tattoo design
An apple core and a saucy lugworm, a peculiar design for an eccentric.
View ArticleSgian Dubh Tattoo with Scottish Celtic Design
The Sgian dubh makes a perfect tattoo for a Scottish warrior, and tattooed on the side of the leg it is always at hand, he is forever armed. The scabbard for this pattern features a gravestone Celtic...
View ArticleStar 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...
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