Tony's Celtic Fish, Swimming Up His Calf

    Last month, I spotted Tony on the R train after leaving the 14th Street/Union Square station.

    About thirteen years ago, his girlfriend was getting a Celtic dog tattoo, and he decided to get inked as well:


    These works of art on his left leg derive, he told me, were inspired by illustrations from the Book of Kells.

    Book/Manuscript: Book of Kells
    VII Century, Ireland / ScotlandPage (Folio): 188v
    initial letter I with lion and fish
    (from http://www.art-imagery.com/)
    Tony explained that he is a SCUBA instructor, so these fish from the mackerel family are a nice link to that vocation.


    Not only have these tattoos held up over the years, they are noteworthy because they were inked by Pat Fish in Santa Barbara, who is regarded as one of the premiere artists working with Celtic designs.

    I also love the coincidental nature of Fish by Fish.

    Thanks to Tony for sharing these amazing tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!

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