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'Fraternal Loyalty' Knotwork Celtic Tattoo
Today a young man and his family made a very long trek to come and get him his first tattoo. He wanted something symbolizing for him the loyalty felt by brothers, the support and interconnectedness....
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'Life Source' Celtic Tattoo
Today a woman requested this tattoo surrounded by a phrase that is the title of a walking song that J R R Tolkien wrote for Bilbo Baggins to sing in The Hobbit. The knot forms a ring, and is dot shaded...
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Fluid Celtic Sleeve Tattoo
Today a woman with stamina and grit finished the second of two symbolic Celtic sleeves. The right side was previously done with flames and knots, and today the color went in the left side, a triskelion...
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Slavic 'Axe of Perun - God of Thunder' Tattoo
Today a man completed this half sleeve melding several cultures' symbols for the Thunder God. The top is an Icelandic/Nordic vegvisir, a warrior's compass. The shape usually known as Thor's hammer here...
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Celtic Wedding Ring Tattoo Anniversary Dedication
Today, a woman came vacationing from Ireland to get this colorful knotwork ring and the Irish Gaelic phrase "My Friend, My Love, My Everything" in celebration of her 25th wedding anniversary! A native...
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Expanded Awakening Celtic Knot Tattoo
Recently I added triangular knots across the top of this man's back, building on a backpiece begun last year. The central knot set the scale for the pattern, so the pieces now winging off to the sides...
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13th Century Flying Fish Tattoo
Recently I have been invited to give a presentation at a conference on illuminated manuscripts in Philadelphia this Fall. As a result I have been perusing their archives and this is the first image I...
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Infinite Hearts Celtic Love Tattoo Design
Today a man requested a symbol to express his commitment to his upcoming nuptials. This Celtic knot symbol is two hearts intertwined, joined with an infinity symbol, a perfect union of two lovers...
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Scottish Clan Stewart Badge Tattoo
Today I was pleased to do this heraldic badge for a member of the Scottish Highland Clan Stewart. The Latin motto VIRESCIT VULNERE VIRTUS translates to "Courage grows strong at a wound" and is...
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Celtic 'Valiant Sleeve' Knotwork Tattoo
Yesterday a chivalrous gentleman returned for the third and final session on this Celtic knot half-sleeve. Â It is bold body armor, fitted to his musculature, worthy of a knight. Today we begin a new...
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Celtic Tree of Life Tattoo
Today a man came in requesting this ever-popular Celtic symbol, the Tree of Life. Placing it on the back of his calf gives it a prominent placement, and the boldness of the rendering will allow it to...
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Clan Ross Badge Tattoo
Today a woman whose Scottish heritage gives her the right to wear the badge of Clan Ross came in for a tattoo to honor her father. The Latin motto SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT translates to "Success nourishes...
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Warrior Braid Celtic Tattoo
Warriors everywhere have always loved marks of accomplishment, and since the Celts fought naked their tattoos were their medals! This simple knotwork twist is a perfect armband or anklet, with enough...
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Triquetra Celtic Knot Tattoo
In the ancient Celtic law and faith everything happened in threes. Thus when the Christian religion came, with the trinity concept, it was an easy adaptation. Now we can appreciate that it allows for...
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"When the music hits . . . " Tattoo
Today a woman who has devoted her life to music came for this tattoo, a tribute to the passion that inspires her life. "When the music hits you, just dance" is now the mantra of her days. "When the...
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Celtic Coverup Tattoo 'Life Source'
Today a nurse who worked for many years administering radiation treatments came in to cover up her old tattoo that had become a dated and distorted symbol. We chose a Celtic knot and I selectively...
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Sea Turtle Tattoo
Recently a woman making an epic journey far from home got this lovely permanent souvenir, a traveling turtle. We matched her teal toenail polish perfectly, her favorite color, and now she will always...
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Dragon & Florian Maltese Cross Celtic Tattoo
Today a Texan firefighter in the area to combat the numerous wild fires currently burning was able to carve out time in his schedule to acquire this new skin art. He had a previous tattoo of the...
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Celtic Owl and Moon Sleeve Additions
Today a woman with a bear paw cover-up and some nice feathers came in yearning for more. Her spirit animal the owl was a lovely choice, so we made a great horned owl head below the pre-existing and...
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Great Dane Memorial Heart Tattoo
Today a woman who lost her Great Dane recently after many years of loyal love came in to get this memorial tattoo. Now her dear pet will always be with her. In memory, in skin. Great Dane Memorial...
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