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Double Diamond Knot Celtic Band Tattoos
Recently a happily married couple came to have the pattern on their wedding rings made into permanent symbols of their devotion. His arm band matches her anklet, both replicating an ancient nautical...
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Pictish Geometric Spiral Chest Plate Tattoos
Today marks the culmination of 50 hours of tattooing to create this set of sleeves and now the chest piece. All based on Pictish key patterns and spirals, they represent the highest expression of my...
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Custom Celtic 'Sleeve of Power' Tattoo
Today was the second session in the evolution of this dynamic Celtic Knotwork Sleeve. The goal was to make his first tattoo as big as possible, covering the entire upper arm. Go big or go home! Celtic...
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Celtic 'Triplicate Significance' Dedication Tattoo
Today a returning client chose this design as a dedication for his grandfather, father, and uncle. Wearing the names of these men in the center of his chest is a way to show his connection with them,...
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Floral Tapestry Shoulder Tattoo
Recently a servicewoman returning from active duty overseas decided to add to her tattoo collection with this extensive floral patterning. Draping gracefully across her shoulder, it is feminine and...
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Delicate Celtic Bracelet Tattoo
This client chose a delicate vine-like pattern for a feminine bracelet. Inspired by a page margin originally found in a Medieval Book of Hours, the weaving line of leaves forms loops and links like...
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Celtic 'Ceremonial Guard' Tattoo
Today this client with a pre-existing Celtic cross asked for an extension, an epaulette of knot work to extend the tattoo up onto his shoulder, in honor of his fallen brother. The custom design was...
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Celtic 'Skeleton Hands Claddagh' Tattoo
Recently a woman with a quirky sense of humor asked me to design this rather macabre claddagh, with the traditional hands changed to skeletal bones. Celtic 'Skeleton Hands Claddagh' Tattoo by Pat Fish
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'Shin Guard' Body Armor Celtic Tattoo
Today I completed this leg after three sessions that were a bit grueling for the client, but now and forever he will look splendid in a kilt! My favorite kind of work, making an intricate Celtic tattoo...
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Polynesian Theme Back Piece Tattoo
Today I worked on and possibly completed this back piece tattoo I've been adding onto for several years. She got the first small piece of it while on vacation, and then came to me wanting more, and...
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Progressing With A Viking Sleeve Tattoo
Today a client with an ambitious plan for an entire sleeve of Viking tattoo designs added this lively dragon, The body is from an ancient runestone, with the head a modern interpretation of the ancient...
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Japanese Mon Tattoo
Today a woman of Japanese descent came in for her hereditary family crest. A classic design, a delicate celebration of her heritage, a bold first tattoo.This particular mon features "kiri", or...
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Sister Sea Star Tattoos
Today two almost-twin sisters brought in their own design to share the experience of getting the same tattoo. They call themselves the Starfish Sisters, so now their ankles are decorated with a dainty...
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Russian Silhouette Swallows Tattoo
Today an adventurous world-traveling academic came in for her second tattoo, nostalgic for her Russian homeland. The swallow has long been a tattoo popular with sailors, who saw it as a talisman for...
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Materials Science Tattoo
Recently a local academic returned for his second eccentric materials science tattoo. This one features a schematic of a 3-point Bend Test, mirrored for symmetry, and incorporating significant...
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Custom Celtic Compass Cuff Tattoo
Today a man gave me an interesting assignment. He wanted a Viking Vegvisir, in a cuff on his forearm, extending from the elbow toward the wrist. He had gotten his first tattoo in a discrete location,...
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Celtic Armor Knotwork Tattoo
Today a military man came in for the second session on this extensive Celtic body armor knotwork tattoo. One continuous weave, fully integrated together into one pattern, flowing from the neckline down...
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Beginning a Celtic Knotwork Sleeve Tattoo
Today a man whose ultimate intention is a full Celtic knot work sleeve made this bold beginning. Rather than outline a large area, we took the alternate option of completing what I could complete in...
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Delicate Pink Butterfly Tattoo
Today a lady who has gotten several tattoos from me over the years came in with an impulse to embellish her foot. A fondness for pedicures and fancy nail art led her to decide that a bit of art on the...
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Pictish 'Spiral Anticipation' Tattoo
Today a playwright and actress of Scottish heritage came for a Pictish spiral pattern on her ankle. The central triple spiral spins out into single spirals, presenting an attractive balanced shape to...
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