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As some of you may know, I've recently taught a course at Windward Community College on the tattoo history of the Pacific.  A number of my students wrote excellent research papers worth sharing:
Will Sherman wrote on Polynesian Outliers: http://tattoostudies.blogspot.com/

Ashley Dieron wrote on the Filipino Baybayan script, http://botonyclasssucks.blogspot.com/ See her April 1st posting.  Kapiolani Nee wrote on the Huia feathers, particularly as worn on the head by Maori: http://kapiolaninee.blogspot.com/

If you are interested in moai, the large stone statues of Rapa Nui, you'll enjoy this video on the carving of a moai by the Tuki family.  Bene Tuki also wears some beautiful tattoos which are fncluded in the film. http://vimeo.com/56447687

A 2002 documentary, Savage Symbols, features interviews with 9 men who wear the Samoan pe'a. See http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/savage-symbols-2002

An interesting art project that focused on the Kermadecs, a remote part of Aotearoa (New Zealand) is online at http://www.thekermadecs.org/kermadec-nine-artists-in-the-south-pacific

This isn't tattoo, but it certainly is fantastic body art!  Some really cool bridal wear made of feathers, road kill and bones... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2239846/Jess-Eaton-returns-new-collection-roadkill-couture-including-bridal-wear.html

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 8 & 9th is the San Dimas Ho'olaule'a. This event is in a natural setting and includes animal displays and an animal sanctuary in addition to the Island theme crafts and entertainment. See
http://alohaworld.com/events/event/389-2013-san-dimas-hoolaulea/

The Miss Pacific Islander Festival will be on June 28th in Chula Vista.  Unfortunately I'll be in N CA by that time, but it should be a fun event!  See
https://www.facebook.com/events/138520593001648/

Sacramento folks: I'll also be doing a guest-spot at Sideshow Tattoos, a wonderful tattoo studio in Sac that week prior to the festival-- http://www.sideshowstudios.com/index2.php.  See the sign up procedures on my website: http://www.thepolynesiantattoo.com/schedule.htm. Please sign up by July 5th for a guaranteed appointment.  We'll be having a reception and book signing at the shop on Sunday Sept. 29th.  Mark your calendars and watch future newsletters for updates!

TRAVEL AND TATTOO SCHEDULE:

My dates may vary only slightly, pending the final number of clients committed in each city. /p>

May 17 - 29             LA
June 1 - 9                 Oceanside
June 15-30               SF East Bay Area
July 5- 30                 Home on O'ahu
Aug 3 - 12                Vancouver, BC
Aug 21-  Sept 1        LA
Sept  3  - 8               Oceanside
Sept  14 - 24            Pleasanton (SF area)
Sept  30 - Oct 4       Sacramento
Oct 5                        Sacramento Aloha Festival
Nov 6 - Dec 4          Aotearoa (New Zealand)
Dec 6 - May 15, 2014    Home on O'ahu

The deadline to sign up for my August/September trip is July 5th, although I always keep a wait-list in case of cancellations. I am also happy to meet with folks during my current trip to discuss possible future appointments and designs.

You can contact me at 808-734-8677 or e-mail . Please leave a BRIEF description of what you have in mind and your phone number as well as how late I can call you as I often tattoo until 9 pm.

Aloha,
Tricia
http://www.ThePolynesianTattoo.com