Tinta at Balat Tattoo

I Choose Tattoo

2011-11-14T19:30:00.001-08:00

Hey guys, just woke up from my golden slumber... anyway, if you are a Globe Tattoo user, you can join their promo and win some PhP 35K, Samsung Galaxy tab and Tattoo MyFi Stick.

Just simply, open your Facebook account - I think all of you has it now - click LIKE their page and submit your cool photo with I Choose Tattoo or simply follow the link -> http://www.facebook.com/GlobeTattoo?sk=app_277470605615796 for more accurate details.

Good luck to all tattoo lovers out there :)

Getting A Tattoo

2011-06-27T18:18:00.000-07:00

Are you thinking to have a tattoo? And you don't know what design, what part of your body will be ink or who will be the first tattoo artist who will ink your virgin skin... well, before anything else, read this and maybe it can help you a bit about having one :P

Temporary Tattoo - temporary tattoos are so easy apply on the skin, just add water. Temporary tattoos can help you distinguish a design that suits you. If you don't like the design that you just put on it can be easily remove at you can chose where to put it on your body. Whether if it's on your neck or on your arm it can be easily removed and put on another one. Temporary tattoos are much more famous with children as they use it on Halloween or birthday parties. Temporary tattoos has a color and black designs and some of it - designs - may come as real as it gets. Just look for a store that sells a variety of designs and that's that, instant tattoo. Just like (instant) noodles :P

Henna Tattoo - henna tattoo (aka Mehndi) is much more famous in beaches. Summer time is where you can find henna tattoos in every part of beaches especially here in the Philippines. The famous design is tribal and some common designs there are henna tribal butterfly, flowers, zodiac signs and names. You could also try this to see the much more realistic tattoo that you can get. Henna tattoos will fade to a certain days like five days or more depending on the thickness of application of the ink. Some uses the henna tattoo for advertisement purposes and some for their rituals or stage performance (acting). But before you get some henna, better check if you have some allergic reaction(s) on it, try to dip some on your skin before putting the whole thing and if it irritates your skin or some burning feeling then you should stop right away and wash it.

So guys, do this things first before getting ink and real tattoo is permanent and look for a real deal tattoo artist rather than just a fly by night guy. Good luck on your first ink! \m/

Butter Fly And Stars Tattoo

2011-02-22T06:49:00.000-08:00

Here's a pic of a butterfly with stars on Darwin's wife right shoulder blade.

Butterfly and Stars Tattoo

Thanks Darwin for the pics :)

Dragon Tattoo and Alibata Tattoo

2011-02-22T06:22:00.000-08:00

Here's a dragon tattoo of my friend Darwin.

Darwin's Dragon Tattoo

Darwin choses this because he's under the sign of the dragon and he's alibata tattoo (below pic) is his childrens name.

Darwin's Alibata

Vans & the Wild Side Tattoo

2010-10-25T05:39:00.000-07:00

Hey guys... want a free tattoo and a pair of Vans?

The Wild Side Tattoo and Bar will give you a free tattoo plus a pair of Vans shoes... it's soooo easy to join, if you have a facebook account you can be one of the lucky winners... here's how...

Just 'LIKE' the pages of Wild Side Tattoo & Bar and the Vans PH Manila

Post the image (above) on the wall pages of Wild Side Tattoo & Bar and the Vans PH Manila

Then, TAG at least 10 (ten) of your friendly friends

Two (2) winners per draw

As simple as ABC and all you need to do is click, click, click :D
By the way, the event will start on October 23 up to November 20, 2010

And please do visit their pages and read all the mechanics there for more info :P

Good luck guys!!!

a compass was there to get you thinking

2010-07-12T21:52:00.001-07:00

a compass was there to get you thinking

Dutdutan 2009

2010-06-24T18:28:00.000-07:00

Last September 18-19 of 2009, my sister joined the Dutdutan (Tattoo) Expo event at A Venue Events Hall, Makati Avenue, Makati.

Her tattoo is a Geisha on her right arm inked by Boh / Bong Pascasio (aka as the lead vocals of the Grin Department band). Sadly to say but she didn't won the medium size category but she managed to go through as one of the finalist. Hope to win one this year ^_^

Geisha Tattoo by Boh / Bong Pascasio

Above pic is not a Tinta at Balat Property

Next Dutdutan Tattoo & Arts Festival will be held on September 24-25 of 2010 at the World Trade Center Manila.

Studying Horiyoshi III: A Westerner's Journey into Japanese Tattoo (Schiffer Book) (No. 3)

Tattoos of the Floating World: Ukiyo-E Motifs in Japanese Tattoo

Bushido : Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo

The Japanese Tattoo

Japanese Tattooing Now!: Memory And Transition, Classic Horimono To The New One Point Style

The Japanese Tattoo Design Handbook, Vol. I

Best Online Tattoo

2010-06-21T18:30:00.000-07:00

Tattoo.TV had just won the BEST ONLINE TATTOO RESOURCE at the UK Tattoo Industry.

Tattoo.TV won with a whopping 52% of the vote, beating some very worthy rivals. After only being in existence just over 1year, the site had manage to pull it off.

'Tattoo TV is all about being a positive contribution to the world of tattooing, a friendly community who come together for their love of tattoos, and who have a healthy respect for the talented artists who create the art we love. We are not driven by money and are impartial and unbiased in our coverage and will always remain so; but ultimately, it is you guys, our members and community who make the difference, and give Tattoo Tv it's good reputation.' - Martin (Tattoo.TV)

As a member of Tattoo.TV , I'm proud to say that I'm with them and a BIG TWO THUMBS UP to Martin and all the crew, members, moderators, etc etc of Tattoo.TV. Let's make it a back to back guys!

One Arm Sleeve Tattoo

2010-06-19T04:30:00.000-07:00

My brother finished (I think) his sleeve tattoo, and believe it or not, it was done by three artists. Firt it was done by Joe Saliendra (please see my previous post regarding the whole family gettin' a tattoo), it was a flower like samoan tattoo on his deltoid. Then a pinoy style tattoo on his chest and it was inked by Alex San Diego. Lastly, it was Boh Pascasio (vocalist of Grin Department, OPM) who made the finishing touches, and that is the sleeves samoan style incorporated with an old pinoy head hunter tattoo.

Tattooist With Out Tattoo

2010-06-17T21:16:00.000-07:00

Watch this video regarding a tattooist with out a tattoo...

Here's the link at Tattoo TV

Red Horse Beer Tattoo Challenge 2010

2010-06-16T18:35:00.000-07:00

There's a buzz in town regarding a tattoo competition... try to see it for your self as the tattoo masters in the region compete to this event...

The Red Horse Beer Tattoo Challenge 2010 at Barracks, Quezon City, Philippines... this coming Saturday June 19, 2010. Or you can call Robert dela Cruz at 0922-845-0519 for more info of the event.

And If you like to get a tattoo, you can pick the winner from the event and ask them to inked you or just simply go there and pick any tattooist that you feel like inking your skin...

I wonder whose gonna win this time... It's hard to say when you know the level of their skills... Good luck to all tattooist!

Wild Side Tattoo and Bar

2010-06-16T18:04:00.000-07:00

If your within manila, looking for a tattoo shop with in your location, look no further 'coz there's one at located at Taft Avenue, just in front of De La Salle Taft or just at the side of Saint Benilde. The name of the shop is Wild Side Tattoo and Bar

For inquiries and directions, please call Payopee at 0917-8853338 or email them wstattoo@rocketmail.com

Schedules:
Mon - Tues: 1:00 pm - 2:00 am
Wed - Thurs: 1:00 pm - 3:00 am
Fri - Sat: 1:00 pm - 5:00 am

Henna Tattoo At The Beach

2010-06-16T07:03:00.000-07:00

Last summer, me and my wife spent two days at the Kabayan Beach Resort at the Laiya in Batangas. My wife got her self a henna tattoo on her back.... a butterfly for only PhP 150.00

Prices can be negotiable if the design is easier and smaller and the price can reach up to PhP 300.00 or more if the design is much bigger and detailed.

Do you have a summer henna tattoo too? Share it with us...

Girls Tattoo

2009-06-12T20:27:00.000-07:00

Here are some of Alex's tattoo on girls inked by Alex San Diego....

cat tattoo on her left arm
(she believes that it is for good luck)

butterfly tattoo on her right waist
(for her it symbolizes the rebirth of a person's life)

bird(s) tattoo on her left chest
(interprets her relationship to her husband as a lover)

flower tattoo on her right neck
(a flower shows beauty at a right time as she says)
(below is a different person, unlike the above 3 pictures)

Do you have a tattoo inked by Alex San Diego too? Share it with us...

Alex Sandiego's Tattoo and Body Piercing

2008-11-06T06:13:00.000-08:00

I have met a tattoo artist and this guy has his own way to serve his customers. His name is Alex San Diego, a tattooist from Pandacan, Manila and has his own shop at Santa Cruz, Manila. Alex accepts any customers anywhere in Manila. If your shy to go to his tattoo shop or too busy to go there or maybe just don't have any idea where his shop is... you can SMS or call him at 0919 330 9791 and he will set an appointment to meet you there.

Alex is a certified Philtag (Philippine Tattoo Artist Guild) member. He also accepts tattoo cosmetics, body piercing and tattoo removal.

Here are some of his actual tattooing and piercing:

The tattoo session is done at the house of the customers except for the piercing.

A story of faith on his back: The story of the guy with a Saint Michael back piece tattoo is that he believes that Saint Michael is his protector from any danger. He believes that a portrait of the Saint and Lucifer is more than a good versus evil situation. The customer believes more than that and he believes that having it may protect him in any harm. Why put it in his back? Well, I ask him that also and he answered that he dont have eyes at his back and by having a St. Michael at his back well... he knows that the saint will be his eyes on it. Alex use a black and gray style on it and they tell me that it will have an additional soon to his lower back. Well, we have to wait for it.

The lady's caricature: The lady have her arm piece. Alex tattooed a cartoon caricature of her customer. A self portrait in cartoon style. I like the design of it especially the red twinkling stars. She asked Alex to blacken her caricature and put or leave a heart to her cheeks. Why, well that's her impression of being a mysterious woman and a lover.

Tongue Piercing: The guy with a red & white cup is having his tongue pierced at Alex tattoo shop. The guy really wanted it to add some play to his kissing style. It's his life.

Tinta at Balat will cover more of Alex's tattoo art, so pipz, wait for more.
If you have a tattoo that Alex inked then tell us your story.

Here are the complete details of Alex info:

Alexander “Alex” San Diego
Description: Tattooist
Shop: Douglas Bldg., Rizal Ave., Sta. Cruz, Manila
Cellphone #: 0919 330 9791

You could also see this story at pandacan1011.com

Thanks to:
Alex San Diego and to his customers.
also to Kiko, Andres, Miyong & JayZ of pandacan1011.com

Alex Sandiego

2008-11-05T16:10:00.000-08:00

Shop: Modern Art Tattoo
Address: Douglas Bldg., Rizal Ave., Sta. Cruz, Manila
Cellphone #: 0919 330 9791
Affiliation: Philippine Tattoo Artist Guild (Philtag)
Map:

Coordinates: 14°36'12"N 120°58'55"E

Whole Family Tattooed By Joe Saliendra

2008-10-31T17:53:00.000-07:00

So, here's a question. If you wanna have a tattoo and have it done by a "real expert" who do you wanna call? Call Joe!!!
Joe Saliendra is the man for it 'coz he is considered as the Philippines Most Awarded Tattoo Artist.

Joe is all about tattoo and his art or passion for it. He do wonders and surprises when Joe put and finished a tattoo. Whether it is a portrait or out of this world design, Joe can do it and I assure you that he is no joke.

Anyway, here's the story behind the tattoo of our four people.

The first guy with the bonet is me having an ethnic pinoy tattoo of his design with a bul-ol, it's an arm band to his right.
The Koi tattoo is from my sister. She believes that it will bring her good luck. The tattoo is on her right leg.
The third guy is my younger brother, his tattoo is on the left deltoid. A flower of an ethnic or samoan symbol. A symbol of life he said.
The last part is a tiger on his left arm. A fortune bringer for him and that's my father.

By the way, we are all first timers in tattoo and this four people is really one whole family. My father has a tiger, I'm the one being inked by Joe Saliendra, koi tattoo for my sister and the floral ethnic tattoo belongs to my younger brother. What a family, having a tattoo with Joe is an extraordinary experience for us.

Here's some info about Joe:
Name: Joe Saliendra
Job: Tattooist (Known us the number tattooist in the land)
Shop Address: 28J Elizalde St., BF Homes, Sucat, Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Telephone: 474 5348
Cellphone: 0916 578 6493 / 0906 5179800
email: joe_saliendra@yahoo.com
Website: Tattoo at Joe's

You can also read/find this story at Jimi's Life Blogspot.