Some of the best celtic cross tattoos I have run across are three dimensional like this one. Anything done in a good 3-d design is totally awesome to me. It just adds a whole new flair to an old design. Many of the Scottish and Irish soccer players you see now days have celtic cross tattoos somewhere on their bodies. Its like a good luck charm for them, and they hold dearly to their old beliefs that good fortune and good luck will arrive to those that wear the celtic cross tattoos.
I have seen a lot of celtic cross tattoos being worn on the sides of the legs just as much as they are worn on the sides of the arms. I see men wearing them the most, but have seen a few ladies wearing smaller ones on their arms and on the backs of their shoulders. In regards to this tattoo, I really like it. It has a great shape to it, and the third dimension added to it, really makes it stand out from a lot of other tattoos I have seen. If I could choose between this tattoo and some of the others I have seen lately, I would choose this to have put on my arm.
It can be argued that the celtic cross tattoo is a design that has it’s roots in Irish or Welsh tradition. But, it can also be seen in other Nordic cultures as well. That’s not surprising as the cultures often have an overlap in their traditions and customs. But, the celtic cross tattoo in the picture is one that is of certain Irish origin. It contains the phrase, "Erin Go Braugh", which is the Anglicization of a Gaelic phrase used to express allegiance to Ireland. It is most often translated as "Ireland Forever".
Regardless, The celtic cross is well represented in the Book of Kells and other manuscript illustrations, many of them religious texts, and carved stone crosses with the familiar intertwined lines and zoomorphic figures of Celtic art may still be found all over the British Isles, in Scotland and Ireland in particular. So, if your looking to show your pride in your ethnic heritage then the celtic cross tattoo may just be the perfect choice for you. After all, it’s a symbol that is not only steeped in history but also one that has many symbolic meanings. And besides, it’s a fine looking piece of art.
I think the colors green and gold always look so heavenly when they are presented together in such a lovely design. The celtic cross tattoo design here was one of many that you will see on many of the shields you see in the old movies made about the wars during the age of Braveheart. I like how this celtic cross tattoo gives off a subtle feeling of the power is with me, protect me from evil and bring my soul home to rest in peace.
I love those old battle films with the english invading and being fought back until they fell into the sea. You can tell this was fashioned after an old celtic cross tattoo, the lines are free flowing and not sharp. It makes it look very old and not designed in this era. When you use the gold color on a celtic cross tattoo, and then the green inside, you really get a clear picture of how celtic was used in stain glass designing. I really like this celtic cross tattoo, it looks very genuine and the artist should be proud of his or her work. I believe this artist is located in England if my memory serves me well.
Different people have different interpretations for the Celtic Cross tattoo design. Let’s take a look at the most common interpretation, shall we? The most common interpretation of course relates to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. And it’s not hard to see why. After all Jesus was placed upon the cross. But, this symbol also has come to symbolise his resurrection as well. There are different kinds of beautiful Celtic tattoos. The most basic of all are the traditional Celtic crosses, wherein a simple cross arranges itself inside a circle.
There are also modifications based on the holy trinity of the father, son and holy spirit. One of the most desired Celtic Cross Tattoo Designs are of course, the knotted crosses. The Celtic knots are really beautiful because they have no beginning and no ending points. Take the Celtic Cross tattoo in the picture and look at it really close. You can almost lose yourself in the spirals and knots, they are so complicated. And this tattoo is also done very well in black shading that makes it look like it has been weathered. Now, let me ask you this. How can you go wrong with a Celtic Cross tattoo design? |
13 Jul 2009
