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Suluape Aisea along with Rodney Powell of Big Island, travelled to Apia Samoa to attend the birthday of a great and generous man, their teacher Mr. Sua Suluape Petelo. They arrived the morning of his birthday celebration and both Suluape Aisea and Rodney mentioned of how it was a great blessing to be a part of a memorable event. Sua Suluape Petelo has been the greatest mentor for both Suluape Aisea And Rodney, helping them with the Revival of the Tongan Ta'Vaka. A beautiful event that gathered many families and friends together, also practicing the richness of its culture and traditions. It was amazingly beautiful and such a memorable trip. The people in Samoa live simple and appreciate every thing you give or do for them no matter how big or small it may be. The people welcomed us with open arms and shared unconditional love like we were one of their children. We would like to thank our Suluape Family for everything you all have done. Words cannot express how deeply blessed and grateful we are for making our visit one a memorable one. Ofa atu :)
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Pow! Wow! Hawaii features the work of many remarkable and world renown graffiti artists from all over the world. Congratulations to three of our artists Joel Albanez, Eukarezt and Lucky Olelo for being a part of this wonderful event. Please check out the official Pow! Wow! Hawaii website at http://powwowhawaii.com/about-pow-wow-hawaii/. Make sure to mark your calendar for next years Pow! Wow! Event. Havit from Seoul Korea will be visiting us for a month. He will be arriving on February 19 and will be available to do consultations on February 20, 2014. Please check out his websites and if you are interested with the type of work that he does, please call us to inquire about booking a consultation appointment with him. Please check him out at http://havit_tattoo.blog.me/ and https://www.facebook.com/havittattooer.
 We have been featured in Tattoo Magazine's February 2014 Issue. Thanks to everyone that took the time off to attend the photo shoot for this magazine. We hope that you all will enjoy this article. Mahalo to everyone for your love and support :)
So many photos to choose from but this is a shout out to every single person that visited our shop last year, 2013. Thank you very much for coming by to visit us, whether you were here to get a tattoo, support your loved ones or just walking by to check out shop. Also to all our guest artists and visiting mentors, THANK YOU for coming by to share your talent and great inspiration with us. From your family here at Soul Signature, we would like to wish you all a wonderful and prosperous New Year! Mahalo :) 
Everyday is always a journey with Suluape Aisea and one of my favorites is when we disappear to the country side to meet elders such as master carver Tuione Pulotu and master sculptor Viliami Toluta'u. Suluape Aisea tries to find time atleast once or twice a month to visit Tuione, whom he refers to as a great mentor and a great impact in his life. He believes that authentic designs carved on different types of wood are similar to what is used in tattooing. "These are my elders and it is only right to come seek guidance and knowledge from them because this is one of the only ways our culture and teachings can live on." After many years of hoping to one day meet another person whom he is greatly inspired by, Suluape Aisea finally had the privilege to meet Professor Viliami Toluta'u who happened to stop by that evening to visit Tuione. Everyday is always a journey, a journey to meet people who may leave a great impact in your life. 
Please welcome our visiting guest artist Toby Torres from Humble Beginnings in San Jose, CA. Toby will be here from December 9 to December 14. If you would like to schedule an appointment with him, please call 808-330-5612 or email us at www.soulsignaturetattoo.com. You can also check out his work on http://www.humblebeginningstattoo.com/ or follow him on instagram @TOBY2THUMBS.
 Soul Signature Tattoo will joining the rest of the world by tattooing this significant design for $30.00. All proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross and directed relief efforts in the Philippines. If you are interested, please call 808-330-5612 or email soulsignaturetattoo@yahoo.com to setup an appointment and please make sure that you notify the person on the phone that you will be getting the "Tattoo for Philippines Design." Walk-ins are welcomed but it is all based on first come, first serve basis.
"The inspiration for this tattoo design came from an artifact known as the Manunggul Jar. The artifact was discovered in a burial site Manunggul Cave in Lipuun Point, Quezon, Palawan. It was chosen as the inspiration for the design because the figures represent guides taking the deceased to the next life, in essence guiding the souls of those who died. The artist's interpretation of the design is in the style of petroglyphs. This style was chosen as a nod to the indigenous cultures of the Philippines. The design also incorporates a dedication to Jonas Susteno, a tattoo artist and musician from Tacloban, who perished in the typhoon along with several of his family members. Designed by Elle Festin, Tatak Na Apat Na Alon Tribe/Mark of the 4 Waves." -Spiritual Journey Tattoo  It is the time of the year when one of our warriors is away from home. Braddah Eukarezt is now currently off-island to teach art at an Institute in Perth, Australia. May you continue to inspire your students the same way you have inspired your clients and your family here at Soul Signature. Enjoy your trip but hurry home because we all miss you :)
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