Draw a classic shield outline add subtle celtic knotwork woven into the border thin looping lines inside the shield sketch a lion standing on hind legs facing left or right one paw rests firmly on an open book symbol of smarts wisdom tree of life place the tree directly behind the lion branches reach outward and upward filling the top half of the shield roots extend downward and form a circular celtic knot at the bottom enclosing the lion s stance banner across the very bottom of the shield draw a ribbon banner bold serif letters inside wallace style notes use bold black outlines with shading crosshatching or stippling keep details sharp but not overcrowded tattoos lose clarity if too detailed consider symmetry lion and tree should feel balanced within the shield flowers coming out from behind the shield surrounding it tattoo idea - made by Ink Studio AI