Knowing Your Roots
November 16, 2009 by Poty · 3 Comments
Christopher of Linda Vista had this tattoo that means “Knowing Your Roots”. The images on his tattoo basically means his homeland. You can see the Philippine map, Philippine 3 Stars and a Sun and the Earth.
This tattoo also means that even if he is in other country, nothing beats his homeland.
But Christopher has a real meaning for his tattoo..” It’s not what you know, but where you come from.”
Work from Tha Kuya
November 6, 2009 by Poty · Leave a Comment
These images are works from Tha Kuya in San Diego, California.
This is an unfinished tattoo of Daryl with his version of 3 Stars and a Sun. He promised us that he will share its complete look as soon as it got finished.
These three photos that means ROBLES are from Pinoy Tribal.
This simple letter tattoo also means ROBLES.
These tattoos unveil the richness of Philippine culture. We can see this by the different designs these artist are making. There are still many designs and meaning of tattoos out there. They are not merely decorations of the body but have greater meanings that we should learn and know.
Opening Up To What He Missed
October 30, 2009 by Poty · 3 Comments
This tattoo has three symbols. The first one is the “Sampaguita” which is the National Flower of the Philippines. Second is the Philippine 3 Stars and a Sun. And lastly are the words “Family Forever” in Ambigram style.
According to Tyler from Boston, MA, he was adopted out of his Filipino family and he is recently opening up to what he had missed.
There was this song with lyrics “babalik ka din” that pertains to those Filipinos who are in abroad. The message is that no matter how far you are you’ll still be back to your homeland.
Same as what’s happening to Tyler right now. Looking back at your homeland is just as good as saluting proudly to what you really are.
Please Don’t Copy
October 12, 2009 by Poty · 8 Comments
3 Stars and a Sun is so popular nowadays as tattoo design not only in the Philippines but also outside the country.
3 Stars and a Sun was based on the Philippine flag. The three stars stands for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao while the sun that have 8 rays represents the eight places that fought against the Spaniards.
This one is from PJ of Las Vegas, Nevada. He only have one message and that is “please don’t copy” the design. Obviously, this one is his original concept of 3 Stars and a Sun.
3 Stars and a Sun, Sampaguita and Sarimanok
August 31, 2009 by Poty · Leave a Comment
3 Stars and a Sun, Sampaguita flowers and Sarimanok are the designs of this tattoo by R. Hahn of Orlando, Florida.
Sampaguita is the national flower of the Philippines. It is white and star-like that symbolizes purity, strength, fidelity, dedication and devotion. On the other hand, Sarimanok is the Philippine name for chicken. It is a legendary bird of Maranao that is also their symbol of art.
The designs are just few of many symbolic pieces that Philippine art have. So come and explore great things and rich culture of the Philippines!
