Water of Life Celtic Tattoo Design sea turtle A fallen Marine's father asked

A fallen Marine's father asked for this special tribute

In this classic pattern are all the elements that make a true Celtic cross: the intricate knotwork in the arms and the inner circle

Originally designed by Ruth Black

and links up perfectly to show identical looping links on front and back

and this beautiful pattern was designed specifically for that placement

Water of Life Celtic Tattoo Design sea turtle A fallen Marine's father askedA tattoo both ethnic and timeless, a symbol that hearkens both to Celtic ancestry and a love of life. This ancient spiraling pattern incorporates both double and triple spirals, roiling like the waters of the sea, rendered in a sharp black and dotted woad blue.