That is what the bearer wants to show in her tattoo. Forgiveness that comes from the heart is a new beginning. Forgiveness is the start of fresh relationship that will eventually bloom into a beautiful one.

This photo shows us how tattoo is being transferred to one’s skin. As you can see, getting tattoo is not a shaggy dog story as it gives pain to the bearer. But on the lighter side it gives them the fulfillment, satisfaction and self – identity.

This photo is from Juan Medina which he entitled “My First Tattoo” and with a message “Brisamar my true love”. Guess you already know what his tattoo is for.

“But deliver us from evil” are the words engraved at the lower back of the neck part of Rusty from New York. The script is in Baybayin font and is beautifully done by Joelee of Vista Body Arts.

“But deliver us from evil” is the last part of “Our Father” (Ama Namin in Filipino) prayer. This tattoo is a good idea for devoted Catholic and Christians who would also like to have tattoo that will signify their religion and beliefs.

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Even though Kit Gacheco is living and raising his family in other land, he never forget that he is one full blooded Filipino. A true Filipino from head to toe.  He named his tattoo as “Isang Lahi, Isang Diwa, Isang Bansa, Isang Bandila”. Kit also wants to voice out the importance of unity among Filipinos in his tattoo. Custom Baybayin art by Christian Cabuay

This tattoo at the back of  Jowald Casem tells the different patriotic events in the history of the Philippines. Aside from that, you can also see at his back the different symbols that signifies the Philippines like the 3 stars and a sun and the feather inked pen. According to the bearer, every tattoo have stories and many Filipino, including him, loves to show their pride in their nation. This is unfinished tattoo and Jowald still wants to add up some more in the future.

And so the bearer of this tattoo is ready to defend his homeland as what his tattoo is all about. Located at his back, this 3 stars and a sun was painted with colors of Philippine flag. You can also see the flag inside the circle of the sun. At the top is the name “Powex” which is none other than the name of the bearer.

Another Filipino shared his first tattoo to us. This tattoo is from Adam of Canada. His tattoo may look simple and clean but it has a deep meaning. For him, this tattoo means “lakas” or “strength” in English. He dedicates this tattoo to his loving wife and children which are the source of his strength. This design is from the Lakas ebook collection available in the downloads section.

Al Villamayor getting the four elements in Baybayin popularized by Brandon Vera.