More recent work

Here is some Polynesian work that I’ve done lately as well as some other pieces.

The goddess of the wind, La’amaomao is holding the ipu (calabash) of the 32 winds of Hawaii. The god Lono, is standing on her legs and is seen behind her. Lono is both the ipu and the winds itself, being the god of fertility and wind, among other things.

Client is a kitesurfer.

Modern Marquesan.

 

Honu is mainly asthetic with some protection thrown in for good measure.

Ana’ole style.

 

Shoulder cap of strength and growth imagery that is done to represent the talon of a raptor.

Modern Marquesan and taulima.

 

Shoulder cap, done Ta Moko style (Maori) with taulima influences. This shows his love of family, strength and courage as well as his love of Hawaii.

 

Ta Moko style upper calf band meant to protect from harm and to look out for danger.

 

Side piece donw in modern Marquesan with Ta Moko influences. This piece is represents her travel, ancestors, family and growth.

 

Modern Marquesan, freehand. This is all about power and retaining mana.

 

Rapanui style, ‘iwa bird.

 

Mo’o and Honu.

 

Blue Heron.

 

Honu and Big Island.

 

Father and son matching Ku tattoo’s. I tattooed the father a few years ago and so he wanted his son to have the same.

 

Modern Marquesan chest piece, cover up.

 

Modern Marquesan, mata kome.

 

Olive tree branch. In memory of his daughter, Olive. She passed shortly after being born.

 

Modern Marquesan and Ta Moko, gauntlet. ‘Iwa lani, love of Hawaii and the ocean, his family and protection.