July 14th, 2011 | by guest | published in Guys, Sun, Tribal
Below is the exact explanation of Benjamin, from Illinois about his tattoo: “While living in America it is very easy to become assimilated with others in the country. I am not saying to avoid it, but I wanted something to give me a reminder of where I came from. My parents raised me in a household in [...]
July 13th, 2009 | by Christian | published in Sun
Jerweezee (San Diego CA) Filipino Sun/Alibata/Tribal by Salvation Ink San Diego “The Kuya” “We have the Filipino sun on the back and on the arm the word Pinoy with Alibata of kids name and Filipino/Hawaiian fusion tribal.” Ancient Filipino script shouldn’t be called in any other way but Baybayin. Baybayin was coined alibata by a [...]
June 15th, 2008 | by Christian | published in Baybayin, Girls, Sun, Translations
Here’s a Baybayin design I did for Kaleina Kruz from NYC. It’s KA-I-A (her daughter’s name) in the “Philippine Sun” surrounded by flowers. It already looks great with just the outlines. Hopefully she will send an updated photo once filled in.
March 20th, 2008 | by Christian | published in Baybayin, Guys, Sun, Tribal
Translation is SA-PA-N-TA From Eurotattoo
January 25th, 2008 | by Christian | published in Articles, Guys, Sun, Video
Found this video titled “Erwin’s Filipino Star Tattoo” on Youtube. When you watch it, you’ll notice it’s a Sun not a Star. The tattoo & “Filipino Pride” trend/resurgence is a dangerous mix. While I understand that is probably just an honest Sun/Star mix-up, it brings up a few questions….do you know what your “Filipino” tattoos [...]
