Nordic Fox Tattoo Concept
Intro
Task: make a tattoo concept
Elements: fox, crystals, branch of any coniferous plant
Process
The idea was to visualize connection between flora, fauna and non-living world. To unite a fox, a juniper branch and a crystal system. The crystal system is attached to foundation which embraces the Norse pattern below. There is also a transition between fox fur pattern and the Norse pattern.
The tattoo concept was illustrated with the style resembling blackwork tattooing technique.
Quartz crystals reference
Research
In the Scandinavian countries, foxes were believed to cause the northern lights. These aurora were called "revontulet" in Finland, meaning "fox fires".
Juniper was used to say farewell to the dead in many cultures of the past. It is traditionally used in Scottish folkloric and Gaelic Polytheist saining rites, such as those performed at Hogmanay (New Year), where the smoke of burning juniper, accompanied by traditional prayers and other customary rites, is used to cleanse, bless, and protect the household and its inhabitants.
Result: illustrated tattoo concept
