FOR ARTISTS, TATTOOISTS, AND MODERN PAGANS
This is not a collection of Pinterest-style Viking tattoo designs. It’s a series of books with hand-drawn references, meant to inspire serious work. Inside these pages, you’ll find:
- Godmasks — Stylised faces of Odin, Freyja, Loki, and other Norse deities, ideal for devotional work or traditional Viking tattoos.
- Serpents, Wyrms, and Ravens — Classic symbols of power, fate, and memory, often adapted into Viking symbol tattoos.
- Knots, Spirals, and Bind runes — Designs drawn from Norse and Insular Celtic sources, perfect for linework, bind runes, and Viking tattoo sleeve layouts.
- Sacred Beasts and Mythic Creatures — Fenrir, Sleipnir, Gullinbursti, Eikþyrnir, Hugin and Munin and others drawn from the sagas and Eddas.
Each book includes context, references, and notes — because knowing the story behind a symbol matters. If you're looking for Viking tattoos and meanings, these books will take you deeper than any AI-generated flash sheet or Instagram trend.
VIKING ART FOR SKIN, STONE, OR SPELL
These designs are meant to be tattooed, carved, burned, embroidered, or simply studied. Artists worldwide have used them to build tattoo sleeves, craft altar pieces, or create ceremonial objects. Whether you’re a professional Nordic tattoo artist or a ritual maker working in clay and bone, you’ll find inspiration that respects the old ways.
Looking for a Viking tattoo sleeve structure? The books feature panels and borders for building large-scale compositions. Want a standalone motif? There are dozens of isolated elements suitable for patch-style tattoos or symbolic talismans.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are these books suitable for tattoo artists?
Yes. These books are designed with Viking tattoo artists in mind, whether you need raw linework, layout inspiration, or mythological context for your client work. Once you own this book, you are welcome to tattoo or get tattooed directly from the book, or use it for your own creativity.
Do the books include Viking tattoo meanings?
They include symbols and their meanings based on historical and mythological sources, giving Viking tattoos and meanings real depth beyond the usual clichés.
Are these books suitable for beginners?
Absolutely. While the content is rich, it’s accessible. Whether you’re just exploring Viking tattoo ideas or you’re planning a sleeve, the books are built to guide and inspire.
Is the artwork original?
Yes. All illustrations are hand-drawn by Isar Oakmund and original to Northern Black. These are not reprints or AI-generated designs.
Can I use the designs for my own tattoo?
Yes, though we always recommend bringing the book to your tattooist and allowing them to adapt the artwork to your body and story. That’s how traditional Viking tattoos were always meant to be — personal, powerful, and precise.
Do the books include Viking symbols?
Yes. You’ll find a range of Viking symbols — from common ones like the Helm of Awe, to lesser-known bind runes and devotional marks.
