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'Watchers" Celtic Knotwork Half-Sleeve Tattoo
Today I added to an evolving sleeve. This man got the raven pattern in the center from me seven years ago, then added the arch over them last year, and his ambition continues! So today we added the...
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Rare Pokemon Captured in Gamer Tattoo
Today a client with fondness for the video games of his youth chose to enshrine symbols of his favorites in this custom tattoo. Â At the center is the iconic Triforce design from 'The Legend of Zelda'...
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Pacific Crest Trail Tattoo
Today a woman who has hiked the scenic Pacific Crest Trail came to get a personalized version of the trail sign as a permanent reminder of her accomplishment. The trail stretches all the way from...
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Celtic Cross and Band Tattoos
Today a man returned after eleven years to add to his tattoo collection. He rode his Moto Guzzi all the way from Tennessee, an epic cross-country trek, to refresh the band I did in 2005 and add a cross...
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Celtic Cuff and Thistle Tattoo
Today a woman came in for a cuff around a pre-existing thistle. She'd gone all the way to Scotland and got a symbolic Scots thistle but it was a bit wonky, so I redrew it and then placed a band of...
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Full Celtic Knotwork Lower Leg Tattoo
Today I finished a second session on this lower leg wrap of Celtic knotwork. The pattern started with a knot found in a band in the 9th century Book of Kells. That was expanded out to a grid, with two...
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Cherry Blossom Celtic Cross Tattoo
Today I did an unusual special request, a Celtic cross surrounded by cherry blossoms. Uniting European and Asian symbolism for a unique tattoo that is both intricate and delicate. Cherry Blossom Celtic...
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Autism Father-Son Dedication Tattoo
Today a father whose dedication to his autistic son has been a major focus for many years got this custom design to express that connection. Early intervention and family involvement with professional...
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Viking Runestone Dragon Tattoo
Today a slithering dragon from a Viking Runestone came to life again in skin. A man whose maternal heritage is Nordic chose this bold and ancient pattern to fill his upper arm. This tattoo will allow...
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Celtic Knotwork Sleeve Tattoo
Today saw the third session on this sleeve, a very long and highly organized pattern of interlocking Celtic knots and loops, complex enough to require many hours to be complete. Transformational !...
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Mother's Heart Family Tree of Life Tattoo
Today a mother with a large family came in for a tattoo that expresses her devotion to her children and husband and her connection to her ethnic ancestry. A Celtic Tree of Life with a heart in the...
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Full Sleeve Celtic Knot 'Body Armor' Tattoo
Today a fourth session brought this full sleeve to fruition, one continuous knotwork interlace pattern from shoulder cap to wrist. It requires a lot of stamina from both artist and client to finish up...
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Raven Heraldic Guardian Tattoo
This design started as a custom pattern request from a man who lives in the mid-West. He was very clear about what he wanted, so I accepted the commission and drew it up for him and called it done....
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Fluid Motion Celtic Tattoo Design
A swirling pattern to give fluid motion to this woman's walk, to assure that she always puts her best foot forward on the true path.
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Celtic Trinity Knot Tattoo
A man with an extensive tattoo collection came West for something Celtic, but was also intrigued by the pointillist shading technique not practiced in his area. Now he can return home with something...
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Custom Celtic 'Anniversary Dragons' Tattoo
Today a couple who have been happily married for twenty years came a very long distance to celebrate their epic anniversary with matching tattoos. Most people have a hard time picking just one tattoo,...
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Custom Claddagh Ring Tattoo
Today this man came in to expand his tattoo collection with more Celtic art. When he was 18 this shamrock made him feel so rad! Now, it is a tiny off-center memory, something to retain for sentiment,...
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Midwife 'Band of Life' Tattoo
Today a midwife who previously had me install this tree of life with a fox denned in the roots came back for more. We added the Celtic midwifery symbol and a band flowing around it, made form the...
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Ancient Roots Celtic Tree of Life Tattoo
Today a man with nostalgia for the oak tree in his mother's yard came in for a permanent representation of it, drawn from actual photos. The tree might be cut down, limbs may fall, but now it lives...
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Celtic Prism Tattoo
Today a man whose youthful enthusiasm for the Roadrunner cartoon had long since faded like the tattoo came in to cover it up. We used a triangular Celtic knot to represent the prism on the iconic 1973...
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