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Asian Water Buffalo

Poty — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:06:41 +0000

Carabao or “Asian Water Buffalo” is the National Animal of the Philippines. They are known for their invaluable contributions especially in rice fields. They have so much strength that’s why they are extensively used in farms, rice fields and forest.

Like carabao, Filipinos are hardworking and capable of doing anything, anywhere in the world.

This one is from Chris of Germany. It is composed of the word “Philippines”, carabao and the 3 stars and a sun in the middle.

Sun of Hope

Poty — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:07 +0000

The message of this tattoo is so simple unlike what you can see on the entire tat. Guess what? This simply means “HOPE”. Yes it is! Filipinos are full of hope that’s why we still managed to smile in our greatest fall.

This one is from Jai of Cebu City, Philippines. The tat is composed of tribal sun in a tribal background.

An amazing art done by Jo Simpelo.

My Heritage

Poty — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:22:37 +0000

This tattoo of Rodney Lucindo from Manila, Philippines was done when he was in the US. He wanted everybody to know that he is a Filipino.

Above his tattoo are the words “Pinoy Pride” and the whole tattoo looks like a tiger with different face. It’s up to you on how you will interpret this tattoo.

Credits to Puppet for this tattoo.

Koi & Baybayin

Poty — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:03:08 +0000

Acid of Boston has this very symbolic tattoo of Koi in his back.

“Koi” fish have been used in Chinese artworks long time ago. It was said that Koi tattoos are for good luck and fortune. Aside from that, it also represents courage, love and wealth depends on the color and direction they are swimming.

It symbolizes “courage” because human swims to ocean of sufferings without fear just like a fish that swims through water. It is a sign of “love” because Koi means love. It can be either “romantic love” or “passionate love.” It can also bring “wealth” if the tattoo is in harmony with your body and surroundings.

His Baybayin reads Malayang Tao

Ambigram Style Part 2

Poty — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:22:56 +0000

If you will remember, this tattoo was already featured in the latter articles. The first part was the plain “Castro” in Ambigram style. But this time the surname Castro was background with 3 Stars and a Sun. What a very great combination! Look at how the 3 Stars and a Sun was made and blended with the first tattoo.

Again, this is from Jobeng Castro of Davao City. Credits to Rhostie and Yong for this tattoo.

Simple Filipino 3 Stars and a Sun

Poty — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:00:57 +0000

3 Stars and a Sun is very popular not only in the Philippines but also around the world. As long as there’s Filipino in different countries, 3 Stars and a Sun will never fade and will still gain popurality among different races.

This one is from Jamil of Sacramento, CA. He called his tattoo as “simple 3 Stars and a Sun” yet this is very stunning in its on way. This was done by David’s Custom Tattoos.

Family Name in Ambigram Style

Poty — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:47:01 +0000

After the long wait, Jobeng Castro of Davao City finally came up with this Ambigram tattoo style of his family name. Even if you turn it upside down, you will still come up with the word “Castro” and that’s the magic of Ambigram.

Jobeng is planning to have another tattoo with Baybayin fonts by the end of the year. Sure it will be a very good one. Tattoo fanatics should try it too!

In Good Times and in Bad Times

Poty — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:45:52 +0000

Filipinos used to smile in good times and in bad times. This is the meaning of Vince Talde’s tattoo.

If you will look closely, you will see a lot of image in this Philippine map tattoo including a man’s face, mask and more. Study the tattoo and I’m sure you will also see something.

Vince would like to thank Leo Roque of L and T tattoo for this marvelous job!

Made in the Philippines Part 3

Poty — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:53:11 +0000

This is another part of Gerald Genus back tattoo. You can see his whole back tattoo at the latter posts.

In here is his surname “Genus” in Baybayin font. You can learn more of Baybayin fonts at www.baybayin.com. It is also featured at this site so please do check it if you are interested.

Maiden Name

Poty — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:14:40 +0000

Guess what is the meaning of this tattoo? It is basically made of bamboo designs with 2 letters in the middle. The 2 letters in Baybayin represents the maiden name of Jayson Withmore’s (the bearer) mother. Now, does anyone of you can tell what is his mother’s maiden name? Visit www.baybayin.com to learn what they mean.

Made in the Philippines

Poty — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:11:41 +0000

This amazing tattoo is from Gerald Genus of Colorado Springs, CO. He covered the entire area of his back with Philippine map, Philippine sun and stars, flowers and the words “Made in the Philippines” (which is obviously the meaning of his tattoo) and “Mark 9.23″.

If you will look closely at the colors blue and red, you will see that those are made from dots. Imagine how delicate and hard it is doing Gerald’s tattoo?

This great job are done by Juan from Ink Splat tattoo & Hardman tattoo.