Filipino Stars and Straps
December 22, 2008 by Christian · 2 Comments
I’ve always disliked the Filipino Stars and Straps shirts. It’s an easy imitation. of In my opinion, they are unoriginal and are along the lines of the Adobo Adidas, The Ninong, and other gag shirts. Sure, they are cute and funny but it’s half-baked “Filipino Pride”. Sure, they are not meant to promote culture, and I get that but some are under the delusion that they do. There are better Filipino Shirts out there.
However……..I must admit that this big Filipino back tattoo from Angela looks great! Yup! I’m a hypocrite, but I can afford it.
Filipino grim reaper
December 16, 2008 by Christian · 1 Comment
Rupert is the lead vocalist of Eskapo – a Filipino punk band here in the bay area. He’s also a performer who was awarded the best spoken word artist by East Bay Express.
Inked by Mel Vera Cruz
Pasko Expo 2008
December 15, 2008 by Christian · Leave a Comment
Pasko Expo 2008 in Vallejo, CA is over and was OK. The reason I say only OK is that it was difficult to have conversations as we did at the Pistahan event this past summer. I had fun though. Highlights of the event was meeting fellow Baybayin artist, Christine Balza of suku-art.com and watching Charmaine Clamor perform. Sucks I didn’t have the chance to get a CD, autograph, and picture. It’s the 2nd time I missed out, next time. Pictured above is Rey Haguisan of Malaya Designs, Miss Teen Filipina 2008, Lyka, and myself. I still have Lakas hats and shirt for sale. Contact me if you want to order one.
At the event Ray and I provided free name translations. Here are a few of our customers.
Free name transliterations next week at Pasko Expo 12/13
December 7, 2008 by Christian · Leave a Comment
I’ll be in Vallejo, CA next week 12/13 at Pasko Expo doing free name transliterations to the 1st 250 people. If your not part of the 1st 250, mention “PinoyTattoos.com” and I’ll hook you up with a free design. Click here for more info
Here’s a photo of the last even at the Pistahan celebration last August. Pictured from left to right are: Me, Malaya Lewandowski, and Rey of Malaya Designs.
Sample artwork I’ll be selling at the show
Baybayin Ako muna (Me first) hip
November 29, 2008 by Christian · Leave a Comment
Greela sends in a photo of her Ako muna (A-KO MU-NA) hip tattoo. Inked at 4 Zeo Eight in San Jose, CA.
