Mystic River Sean Penn Tattoo with Celtic Sun Design book of kells Combining traditional Celtic knot work

Combining traditional Celtic knot work interlace with the spiky look of tribal art

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The pattern is simple

and surrounds a central element from a warrior's shield of long ago

An ancient carved stone cross located in the Braddan Kirk churchyard in Maughold

Mystic River Sean Penn Tattoo with Celtic Sun Design book of kells Combining traditional Celtic knot workThis design of mine was used in the film MYSTIC RIVER and appears prominently on Sean Penn's right arm. A perfect meeting of the popular bold Tribal style of tattooing with the beauty of traditional Celtic knotwork, this powerful design makes an enthusiastic statement. Shown filling the top of an arm, it would look equally well on a lower back or other body parts.