Family Claddagh Tattoo with Celtic Band Design woodpecker This evocative design combines the

This evocative design combines the natural beauty of a monarch butterfly with the intricacy of a Celtic knotwork circle

a beautiful pattern by the Welsh artist Jen Delyth that has the potential to be a stunning backpiece

Each triquetra represents the forces of nature: earth

From the Duleek circle at the top it flows naturally across the muscles to end just above the elbow

Two vigilant dragons flank a Nordic style cross found on a promontory in a remote kirkyard on the Isle of Man

Family Claddagh Tattoo with Celtic Band Design woodpecker This evocative design combines theA redrawing of the Claddagh pattern to have the knotwork open up to form the bell of the sleeves. Also a knotwork crown drawn to complement the knotwork in the band. As shown, this man chose to honor his beloved wife and daughters by placing their initials in the heart. He carries his family with him always.