We all have different ways of showing our pride with our nationality. Some shows it  by words and some are by deeds. Wesley Clinger of Kansas showed it by skin. His back tattoo is composed of words “Pinoy Pride”, Philippine Sun and Philippine Island. This huge tattoo says it all. Wesley must been so proud [...]

200 Larkin Street (between Fulton and McAllister Streets) San Francisco, CA 94102 In the Civic Center district, across from City Hall. This is a FREE event! You won’t want to miss this! I return to the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco on 10/3 to teach the Baybayin, talk and show some of my work. [...]

A little late but Chris Garcia is in Manila. See the Daily Grind site for more info

Fleur de lis is a French flower in that is somewhat similar to Sampaguita flower of the Philippines. Iris used to bundle the flower as a decorative design and symbol. Filipinos also bundles Sampaguita flowers and use  them to welcome or recognize people. It is also use as an offer to statue of Saints. By [...]

3 Stars and a Sun is the view in Lisa’s wrist. She had this tattoo on her wrist to show that she is very proud being a Filipino.  Wrist is a perfect spot if you want to have a tattoo because it can be easily see by anyone. Lisa loves her tattoo so much and [...]

“Family first” is one unique characteristic of Filipinos. Filipinos are known worldwide for being family oriented. Not only that, there is also a strong tight between family members. This tattoo is from Charles of Japan that means last name of his family. For him, having his family’s last name on his back also means carrying [...]

Being in a United States Navy, seeing a female Filipino having a tattoo is normal and traditional. Even though it’s typical, Yza still had this tattoo of her family to show her love to her roots and the strong tightness between her and her family . Aside from showing the world how Filipinos are family [...]

A very masculine and strong tattoo is what Francis of Tempe, Az had for us in this photo. Engraved in his biceps are the images of Philippine tribal flag and skull binding the flag at the middle. At the top of the tribal Philippine flag are the 3 stars and a sun. This one is [...]

Philippine Eagle and Philippine Flag are the main symbols in this tattoo of Ariel from El Monte. For him, Philippine Eagle and the flag symbolizes Pinoy pride. For your information, Philippine Eagle is the national bird of the Philippines. You can see the colors of the Philippine flag right under the Philippine Eagle.

If you will to look closely at the tattoo of Ukz from Baguio City, Philippines, you will see the real face of her wife. He was amazed by this because the 1×1 photo of his wife that he gave to the artist (Mysterious shop) was really copied. This tattoo is to show his love to [...]