Tilapia tattoo!

I probably have 10 Philippine Sun and Stars tattoo photos sitting in my inbox. It’s refreshing to receive one that’s totally original. I present to you, the Tilapia tattoo!

Sent in by Jonathan from Makati, Philippines

Grand Son of great Manuel Arguilla…. Gilbert finally had a real tattoo. he is sick looking at pop fish tats. He wanted real palengke pop culture!!

Gia & Ava Sampaguita

Michelle from Canada sent in a photo of a Baybayin tattoo I designed for her. On the left is Gia and Ava in traditional Baybayin. Want one like this?

Philippine map, sun, stars, and….

Gabriel from Oceanside CA sent in a photo of his shoulder tattoo:

Sun and stars from the filipino flag a letter G inside thae sun for my name and the island of tha philippines meaning for my pride of my culture
Artist or Shop: 3 different people did this tatt a friend doing the island Escondido Body Art for the sun and stars abd the G from my friend’s friend

Filipino fantasy sleeve

Artist: Racquel Natividad or Rakel Tattoo
Location: Sta.Cruz,Laguna
Email: inkpoetry@yahoo.com

Katigbak

My first tat at 26…i learned about alibata/baybayin in college. i knew i had to get one. my last name was perfect with it’s very ‘Tagalog’ sound. took me years to decide on where to put it, how big, and what lay out it should have. i figured i’d have it on my left back side going down. i wanted it in brush strokes. the basic idea was all there, but my artist joe did a swell job in putting it all together and adding his own twist. turned out better than i imagined. can’t wait for my next ink.

Inked by Joe Saliendra