jutepanama Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 So I have a Polynesian Tattoo that I really like that I got in Hawaii (total tourist tattoo), but I just picked it out of a book of flash (bad form) and although the tattoo has great meaning to me since my wife and I got tattoos together, it isn't terribly meaningful in terms of the art that I chose since I was then and am still pretty ignorant of all the different meanings for Polynesian tattoo designs. I really want to get more done and finish my upper body, but don't want to just cover myself in flash art that came out of a book Living in the Oakland/East Bay area, I have found that there is no shortage of seriously talented tattoo artist out there, but I am having trouble finding someone that can actually design a tattoo for me based on what I want it to mean to me. Can someone recommend an artist to do the design work that is really versed in the meanings of different "island" designs? Thanks Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Welcome. I know one in Hawaii, but I'm sure someone else here will be able to chime in on socal or midcal artists that do historical tribal. On the other hand, whatever you get will mean to you just what you want it to. Pick a design (tribal or not) that speaks to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shit Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 2Spirit Tattoo | Blackwork & Dotwork Tattoos don't know if they do Polynesian,but they do a lot of blackwork/tribal. Philip & Dave@ http://oldcrowtattoo.com Polynesian Tribal Tattoos | Uniquely Designed and Customized King Afa is from Tonga. MadeIndelible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikhall Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 So I have a Polynesian Tattoo that I really like that I got in Hawaii (total tourist tattoo), but I just picked it out of a book of flash (bad form) and although the tattoo has great meaning to me since my wife and I got tattoos together, it isn't terribly meaningful in terms of the art that I chose since I was then and am still pretty ignorant of all the different meanings for Polynesian tattoo designs. I really want to get more done and finish my upper body, but don't want to just cover myself in flash art that came out of a bookLiving in the Oakland/East Bay area, I have found that there is no shortage of seriously talented tattoo artist out there, but I am having trouble finding someone that can actually design a tattoo for me based on what I want it to mean to me. Can someone recommend an artist to do the design work that is really versed in the meanings of different "island" designs? Thanks Jake Nothing wrong with choosing flash MadeIndelible and Graeme 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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