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***ABOUT THE PHOTOS and DESIGNS on This Site***

These photos are for reference only. Do not attempt to duplicate or we will find your dog and make you eat it. If you don't have a dog, we'll take one of your family members that resemble one, and you'll be in trouble for eating your relative. These tattoos are unique and belong to the wearer and whom they choose can wear them. Tattoos are serious, living matters. Please, respect and honor them.*

The Original Tribe: "Lola, Inay, Anak"
Grandmother, Mother, Child
Model: Mumu
Collector: L. Lichauco
Tattoo Artist: A. Figueroa, 1999

My girl cousin had this boyfriend once. We'll call him, Mike. He was a total dick to my cousin (little did I know until later 'coz I woulda whooped on him) and to most people.

One day he wanted a tattoo that would read "White Tiger" in Chinese. He went to a tattoo shop and annoyed everyone, including the Chinese tattoo artist. In fact, he was a dick to him too. Anyway, so he got this great big, beautiful tattoo down his shoulder to his elbow. Being the Richard that he is, he even left without tipping.

As karma had it, Mike walked around with it for a year until one of his friends who read Chinese said, "Why did you get that?" "Because I am a White Tiger. It says White Tiger," Mike said.

"No, it doesn't. It says placenta."

Apparently, he didn't get any pointers.*

* True Story.

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Tattoos are earned.* People undergo experience, time, sweat, pain, and money to get their tattoos. Respect the designs. Create your own inspiration if you choose. Give dap to the artist and feel free to drop a line if you need help, contact us!

Our artists specialize in a broad range of custom designs from Filipino, Polynesian/Samoan/Maori, Black and Gray, Portrait and Realism, traditional and Japanese, Asian, and Cambodian/Thai tattoos.

Aleks Figueroa (Above)
GusGus (Above)
Al Ramone (Above) Special Guest Artist- Lino Bustillo (Above) Must book 1-2 months in advance upon availability.

It's simple, contact us for a consultation. It would allow you to see a lot more work than what you see here online. The artists can work with you to develop a new, unique and original tattoo for you. As much as you can look online for "ideas" for your tattoo, and bring pictures to your artist and say, "I want something like this," the idea is for you to work with your tattoo artist and allow that person to work their talent for you.

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For further assistance, please call us directly at 562.608.8888 or stop in the studio to get a better idea from our portfolios (August 2008- Finally, after a year of wanting to, 300 new photos have been added!)

Due to an overwhelming schedule, translation only requests can not be made unless you have a deposit commitment for a tattoo or design. Sorry! :(

Please contact for more info and availability. For a quicker/better reply, please include your contact info, what you're interested in getting tattooed (and where on your body), and your location (residence) for follow up. Currently, most tattoo assistance requires scheduling and will be done with deposit only.

For more info on Alibata/Baybayin or Filipino tribal tattoos visit the translations link or drop a line!

These pointers are good for first time tattoo recipients as well as good reminders for veterans.

Don't haggle ANY artist. It is a sign of disrespect not only to the tattoo artist but to the whole art. He/she is worth what they ask for. Honor your artist with respect, the privilege is the artist's in the end.

Tipping Is Not A City In China. This is a popular and well deserving sign that you'll find in some shops. Chances are, if you meet a good artist, he's not gettng paid what he's worth anyway. Artists, in general, suck at pricing their own work. We always short change ourselves.

At a decent restaurant, if you tip a dollar on 20 bucks, I'll put money on it that you'll eventually get food spilled on you (read: bad karma). All bias aside, people opt to tip 15-25% or more. You decide how generous you should be for your tattoo that will be on you for the rest of your life. It's never expected but always appreciated.

Crying Is Not Permitted. Your tattoo is a little permanent. It's on for life. Fidgeting, whining, kicking and screaming makes for a messy tattoo experience. This takes time, energy, and life out of the artist. All you have to do is sit. The artist has the hard part. As my elders always told me when I'd get my ass kicked, "Relax. First, Last, Always." Besides, it takes more energy than just remaining calm.

Don't be a bitch. Yeah, I said it. Here's one for you- like my art, try to download some shit you like, go to your favorite neighborhood tattoo artist and say, "Can you do something like this for me?" Yeah, I'm over it. Get this, and if this pointer applies to you, two words- fuck you, bitch. And I say it all with respect and endearment. For those who know me, you know I'm chill, for those who don't, I'll spit on you and your dog if you cross me.

Don't pay for a design that has to be tattooed by another person only to get charged again. It's a waste of time, money, effort, money- I mentioned that already. Unless of course, it's your only option. Your tattoo artist knows how to draw (even Filipino tattoo art). If your tattoo artist doesn't, then go to one that does. If you think a pointer should be added, feel free to write us! We'll gladly consider adding it on and we'll credit you for it!

*You see, the worst and the best part of the Fil-Am community is that it is small.
If we see you on the streets and we noticed you bit a tattoo from us-
we'll give you a choice of a beat down-
the belt OR the slipper!