Tihoti, a well-known and well-respected tattooist from Tahiti who is now currently based out of Norfolk Island is now in town. If you are interested with scheduling an appointment with Tihoti, please notify us immediately at 808-330-5612 or email us at soulsignaturetattoo@yahoo.com.

We would like to thank our families from Spiritual Journey Tattoo & Mark of the 4 Waves for welcoming us to your new tattoo shop. Aisea has been guest spotting there for the past two weeks and he will be there for another week before he heads back to homebase, Honolulu. Moana from Paapeti was also there for a day to meet and connect with our families from Mark of the 4 Waves for the first time. Connecting Ties!!

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Special thanks to the Boys from A-Town Tattoo!!! Aisea was down there kicking it with them, braddah Si’i & Hene!!

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The event was held at the MANIFEST, last Saturday the 19th. Put together by Lucky of Soul Signature/EverReady and Chad of APB. The show was turned out great. Tons of poeple showed up, all the boards got bit on, everyone seemed to be having a great time. LOPETI, KYLE and EUKAREZT killed it with there decks. Thank you to all the showed up, supported and participated. If you want to check out more pics from the show, check out the CONTRAST blog. The decks will be on display all the way till 1st Friday of December, go check it out! -lucky

Our annual visit to Shriners hospital to participate in their halloween party. The staff and kids always go above and beyond with the costumes and the decor. Thank you to Shriners and everyone that came out (All the crew from Soul Signature, Mike Ledger, Bong, Moana,  Jahs10, Tattoo Rich Mandy Garcia, Tin, Mana. See you next year! (photo & text lucky)

I stopped by to day to check out the boys at Soul Signature Tattoo, CHEEEHOOO! Lopeti, Kyle, and Eukarezt holding it down while Aisea is on the Bay Area mission. Much love to all the customers and respect to all the boys -lucky

ALOHA,

SULUAPE AISEA JUST ARRIVED IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. HE WILL BE WORKING IN THE BAY AREA FOR THE NEXT 3 WEEKS THEN HEAD DOWN SOUTH BEGIN OF NEXT MONTH. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED WITH GETTING WORK DONE BY HIM, PLEASE NOTIFY US AT 808-330-5612. YOU ALL HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!

ALOHA, SULUAPE AISEA WILL BE ARRIVING CALIFORNIA SECOND WEEK OF OCTOBER AND WILL BE WORKING AT DIFFERENT DESTINATIONS UNTIL THE SECOND WEEK OF NOVEMBER. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED WITH GETTING ANY WORK DONE OR INQUIRING ABOUT ANY INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY AS APPOINTMENTS ARE BEING FILLED UP. YOU MAY GIVE US A CALL AT 808-330-5612 OR EMAIL US AT soulsignaturetattoo@yahoo.com. MAHALO AND GOD BLESS!

A SPECIAL VISIT FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, WHO IS OUR BEAUTIFUL NIECE FROM THE TATAK NG APAT NA ALONG TRIBE- MARK OF THE FOUR WAVES. THANKS ZEL FOR BRINGING BABY OVER!

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK RAKA FROM DILATED PEOPLE FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND VISIT!!

To whom it may concern, my name is Aisea Toetu’u from Soul Signature Tattoo. This is another very important message that needs to be addressed and announced to the Tattoo Nation, Pacific Islanders who are now current owners of any t-shirt line promoting or displaying Polynesian patterns and most importantly to our people of the Pacific Islands.

A young man by the name of Derrick Russell Samn has betrayed and disrespected our tattoo families and Polynesian communities. This gentleman is now practicing tattoos, selling artwork and has a t-shirt line which most of his art portrays and is very similar to our artwork. Please be informed that Derrick Russell Samn has no affiliation with any families from Soul Signature Tattoo and Humble Beginnings.

Derrick Samn was a client collecting tattoos from both Soul Signature Tattoo and Humble Beginnings. He was trying to receive an apprenticeship twice at Soul Signature which only lasted for less than a week and decided to quit. His last statement was “I cannot do this anymore; tattooing is not meant for me and I am not matured for this!”

 Just recently, I was informed that he has been tattooing, selling t-shirts and paintings using Polynesian designs and artwork. The most disappointing fact is that most of his work is very similar to our work. He is another great example of an individual who has been tattooing people without having any form of apprenticeship nor of any proper knowledge and training of any Polynesian patterns, meanings, etc,. Without serving an apprenticeship, he does not have any knowledge of health and safety risk issues. He has disrespected our ancestry, culture and families. He has been stealing designs and patterns without GREAT understanding and proper training. He imposed on our families and used us to get to where he is currently at now.

I am very disappointed that we had allowed this individual along with his immediate family into our hearts with love, trust and respect. Derrick Samn and his parents used us and took advantage of the hospitality and open hearts we gave them. We all feel betrayed!

It takes years of dedication, sacrifice and proper training for one to earn their apprenticeship. It takes a lifetime to live and learn the legends and myths of the Pacific, to have a deeper understanding of the morals and values of each design that still exist in our people today. Please stop robbing us.

I speak on behalf of our Pacific Island Families; Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Marquesas, Tahiti, Philippines, Micronesia, etc,. “PLEASE RESPECT OUR CULTURE.”

                                                                                                                        Aisea Toetu’u