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Celtic Viking Shield CoverUp Tattoo
Today a man whose $35 at 16 years old bought him a dancing beer can tattoo finally outgrew the symbol of his miscreant youth. Almost 50 years later, and Mr Beer Can is gone, and in its place a warrior...
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Celtic Tree and Claddagh Tattoo
Today a returning client added more and defined an end to his sleeve by putting a claddagh bracelet at the bottom. He is now forever a bachelor, eternally offering his heart to the ladies, while...
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Tree of Faith Celtic Tattoo
Today's tattoo is this unique expression of Christian faith, for a man recently graduated from the university and beginning his true adult life. The blending of the tree of life with the cross, rising...
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'Love is a Battlefield' Celtic Claddagh Tattoo
Today a man whose romantic intentions have been often betrayed came in for this unique tattoo. A claddagh with one hand gesturing in resignation, a sword representing the battlefield that love can...
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Dancing Ganesha Coverup Tattoo
Today a woman whose ankle needed a serious tattoo upgrade came in to cover a backward-facing lion with a dancing Ganesha. A black lotus did the job of obscuring the poor quality lion, leaving the rest...
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'Viking Link' Band Tattoo
Today was the first time I have been asked to do this Viking link band in color, one that I have long admired on ancient standing stones. A bold older woman came in, quite sure that she wanted this...
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Hungarian Violin Tattoo
Today a tattoo expression of ethnic enthusiasm gives this man whose Hungarian last name means fiddler a permanent tribute to his heritage. He brought in examples of folk art embroidery from Hungary to...
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Celtic Connection Tattoo
Today a man came in whose previous tattoos, done by others, seemed to him to need a tie-in. He wanted them to look cohesive, so I drew up this swooping pattern that curved and wrapped around each and...
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Celtic Luna Moth and Lunar Crescent Tattoo
Today a very pale lady came in for this Celtic luna moth done in shimmering pastel colors. The aerial queen of night, the gossamer beauty of the bug is translated to a graphic knotwork pattern. To fill...
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2016 Year End Wrap Up & Awards
Another year has come and gone, and another cohort of clients has passed through our doors with their ideas, ambitions, and eccentric requests. Herewith, a look back at a few of the notable tattoos...
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Celtic 'Hold Fast' Cuff Tattoo
Today a Navy medical corpsman came for a cuff of Celtic knot work which will form the end of a full sleeve. He traveled far, so we accomplished it in only one session, a bit ambitious and requiring...
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Celtic Hops Sleeve
Today a favorite brewmaster client returned to finish filling in the background on a tangle of hop vines. This sleeve has been evolving over several years, and began with just a tiny Scots lion he got...
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Celtic Gauntlet Tattoo
Today saw the second and final session to finish up this gauntlet tattoo. There is nothing so challenging for me as these full wrap pieces, and my clients certainly wear them proudly. Celtic Gauntlet...
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Celtic 'County Cork' High Cross Coverup Tattoo
Today saw the finishing touches with color that obliterated a corny cartoon tattoo done in the fever of youth. Back when this guy got the Taz he probably felt close affinity with that character, but...
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Celtic Lion and Bird Tattoo Band
Today I colored and finished this tangle of a Celtic lion and bird, completing a wide band on the calf of this very pale man's leg. Since his skin almost translucent, the vibrant traditional colors...
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Celtic 'Valiant Sleeve' Tattoo Completion
Today saw the completion of my very first no-compromise complete Celtic wrap sleeve. All the others I have done had just a little bit of a work-around, acommodating a pre-existing tattoo or a cover-up....
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Viking Ravens Sleeve Cap Tattoo
Today a Viking athlete came in to cap this sleeve that has been a year in progress. We chose to install Hugin and Munin in an arc at the top, a pattern capable of adapting to the asymmetric...
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Celtic Knot Root Base Chakra Tattoo
Today a pair of lovers came to get the root base chakra tattooed on their spines. Traditionally the lowest of the points on the spine, this chakra represents confidence, self-esteem, and is the place...
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Black Flame Phoenix Tattoo Design
I always feel that people who ask to get a phoenix tattoo think they have earned the right to wear this symbol of rebirth and regeneration. This man asked for his tattoo to be rendered in tribal...
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Celtic 'Duleek Sleeve' Tattoo
Recently a man came in to get this pattern and confessed he'd been lurking on my website for years, and kept coming back to this one. Finally his wife told him to just go ahead and DO IT! And it gave...
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