AYAW NG NANAY MO

Guadalupe with Skull Mask: Arm

2009-09-18T21:30:00.000-07:00

Our Lady of Guadalupe with a twist - it has a skull mask similar to the ones used in the day of the dead celebration in Mexico - inspired by Sylvia G. - Mike

Body Canvass: Adrian Lomuntad
Excution and Design: Mike Mendoza

Fortune Cat: Arm

2009-09-18T21:24:00.000-07:00

A cartoon version of the lucky cat statues, the shiny ones with a waving hand we often see in stores near the cash register.

Body Canvass: Adrian Lomuntad

Excution and Design: Mike Mendoza

Text, Tree Silhouette: Backpiece

2009-09-18T21:19:00.000-07:00

The wordings consist of random phrases and sentences with different skateboarding brands as interstitials. The dead tree silhouette represents Abby and the sunset background what used to be her hard life in Dubai - still a work in progress. – Mike Mendoza
Body Canvass - Abby Sonza

Blessed: Arm

2009-09-18T21:16:00.000-07:00

Designed by my Australian client also residing in Dubai. The word ‘blessed’ is rendered to look Arabic into the form of a cross. - Mike Mendoza

Geisha/Oni transformation: Arm

2009-09-18T20:58:00.000-07:00

Custom designed for Zandro, a guitarist for a local band here in Dubai named TUGPAK, also a friend of mine. The design was inspired by a Japanese myth where in a geisha transforms into an Oni (demon), as a punishment for jealousy. - Mike Mendoza

Oriental: Arm Sleeve

2009-08-31T07:41:00.000-07:00

Artist: Dice
Body Canvass: Pol Faustino

Events: AFTERSHIFT JAM

2009-08-31T05:50:00.000-07:00

September 12, 9am-2pm
WATERING HOLE,EDSA SHANGRILA MALL
Featuring:
RAM CHAVES (performing songs from his upcoming album)
ACID RADIO
SIGNAL TO NOISE
ACW
DISTANTSHORES
CHIMERA
PREPYELLOW
MON OF BASILICA
BEERS @ 30PHP
GATE @ 100PHP W/FREE DRINK

Scorpion: Neck

2009-08-19T20:03:00.001-07:00

by Saldy Hidalgo

Scorpion: Nape

2009-08-19T20:02:00.001-07:00

by Saldy Hidalgo

Mermaid: Back

2009-08-19T20:01:00.000-07:00

by Saldy Hidalgo

Dragon with Kanji: Back

2009-08-19T20:00:00.000-07:00

by Saldy Hidalgo

Dog Portrait: Leg

2009-08-19T19:59:00.000-07:00

by Saldy Hidalgo

Maori: Back

2009-08-19T19:57:00.000-07:00

by Saldy Hidalgo

tattoo for a Singaporean customer

2009-08-19T19:27:00.000-07:00

Memoriam: Cory Aquino

2009-07-31T20:52:00.000-07:00

It was something to have lived in a time when four Pinoy presidents were alive. Now there are three. In principle, I despise every president this country has had with respect to their service to exploitation and themselves (don't get me started with Luisita). But she also hit the streets for some cool things. This should be the last thing I forget about Cory.

Stars and Bows: Belly

2009-07-28T18:51:00.001-07:00

By Mia done at 55 Tinta

Clover: Arm

2009-07-28T18:50:00.001-07:00

By Mia done at 55 Tinta

Cherries, Stars and Crossbones: Arm

2009-07-28T18:47:00.001-07:00

By Mia done at 55 Tinta

Butterfly: Arm

2009-07-28T18:45:00.001-07:00

By Mia done at 55 Tinta

War Elephant: Leg

2009-07-27T10:31:00.000-07:00

By Marlon doen at 55 Tinta

Traditional Filipino: Arm

2009-07-27T10:26:00.000-07:00

By Marlon doen at 55 Tinta

Celtic / Tribal: Back

2009-07-27T10:24:00.000-07:00

By Marlon doen at 55 Tinta

Modern and Tribal Filipino Fusion: Arm

2009-07-27T10:22:00.001-07:00

By Marlon done at 55 Tinta

Totemic Face: Arm

2009-07-27T10:21:00.000-07:00

By Marlon done at 55 Tinta

Crosses of Spade: Back

2009-07-27T10:20:00.000-07:00

By Marlon done at 55 Tinta

Southside: Text: Arm

2009-07-27T10:19:00.000-07:00

By Marlon done at 55 Tinta

Round: Arm

2009-07-27T10:13:00.000-07:00

By Marlon done at 55 Tinta

Burger: Arm

2009-07-27T10:11:00.000-07:00

By Marlon done at 55 Tinta

Robot: Arm

2009-07-27T10:10:00.000-07:00

By Marlon done at 55 Tinta

Birds Polynesian: Arm

2009-07-27T10:09:00.001-07:00

By Marlon done at 55 Tinta
Marlon, Skin Art, Featured Tattoo Artists

Cartoon Mosquito: Arm

2009-07-27T10:07:00.000-07:00

By Marlon done at 55 Tinta

Cartoon Devil: Arm

2009-07-27T10:06:00.000-07:00

By Marlon done at 55 Tinta

Om in Dark Image: Leg

2009-07-27T10:03:00.000-07:00

By Marlon done at 55 Tinta
Marlon, Skin Art, Featured Tattoo Artists,

Cartoon Lazer Gun: Arm

2009-07-27T10:02:00.000-07:00

By Marlon done at 55 Tinta
Marlon, Skin Art, Featured Tattoo Artists,

Koi, Sakura and Lotus: Back

2009-07-27T10:01:00.000-07:00

By Marlon done at 55 Tinta
Marlon, Skin Art, Featured Tattoo Artists,

Koi in Water Swirls: Leg

2009-07-27T10:00:00.000-07:00

By Marlon done at 55 Tinta

Kalabaw: Chest

2009-07-27T09:58:00.000-07:00

By Marlon done at 55 Tinta

Feathers: Back

2009-07-27T09:57:00.000-07:00

By Marlon done at 55 Tinta
Marlon, Skin Art, Featured Tattoo Artists,

Dragon: Back

2009-07-27T09:56:00.001-07:00

By Marlon done at 55 Tinta

Oriental Dragon: Arm

2009-07-27T09:54:00.000-07:00

by Marlon of 55 Tinta
Marlon, Skin Art, Featured Tattoo Artists,

Decepticon Logo: Arm

2009-07-27T09:53:00.000-07:00

by Marlon of 55 Tinta

Black Dragon: Arm

2009-07-27T09:51:00.000-07:00

by Marlon of 55 Tinta

Archangel: Arm

2009-07-27T09:49:00.000-07:00

by Marlon of 55 Tinta

Events: Dude, where's my Kangaroo?

2009-07-27T08:08:00.000-07:00

Stars, Sun, Aries, Traditional Filipino: Arm Sleeve

2009-07-26T09:21:00.000-07:00

By Dyun of 55 Tinta

Robot: Arm

2009-07-26T09:20:00.000-07:00

By Dyun of 55 Tinta

Tiger and Warrior: Leg

2009-07-26T09:18:00.000-07:00

By Dyun of 55 Tinta

Hayanna: Back

2009-07-26T09:17:00.000-07:00

By: Dyun of 55 Tinta

Geisha: Arm

2009-07-26T09:00:00.001-07:00

By Dyun of 55 Tinta

Butterflies: Leg

2009-07-26T08:58:00.000-07:00

By Shelby Reyes of 55 Tinta

Portrait: Back

2009-07-26T08:53:00.000-07:00

By Dyun of 55 Tinta

Events: Jump Start

2009-07-23T20:21:00.000-07:00

Aftershift Jam: Events

2009-07-23T18:35:00.000-07:00

Flowers and Vines: Sidepiece

2009-07-22T09:17:00.000-07:00

Peacock Feather, Flowers and Vines by Nabil Padilla
done at Cherry Top Custom Tattoo and Piercing

My Aztec Sun: Back

2009-07-22T09:04:00.000-07:00

My Aztec Sun
By Shelby Reyes
on Nikkey San Juan
done at 55 Tinta

Gig: Baguio: Ayuyang

2009-07-17T06:37:00.000-07:00

Ayaw ng Nanay Mo: Enzo Marcos on Severo's Upcoming Album

2009-07-16T11:15:00.000-07:00

It was past two in the morning. I just finished uploading Ocho Toleran's latest session with Dyun of 55 Tinta.

Toing. YM add up ding. Enzo Marcos. It was oh-shit-I've-no-questions-for-the-interview-I-scheduled-last-week mode all of a sudden.

The best thing about this was that Enzo was coming from Severo's recording session. Sure enough the band was working on an album (you will soon find that this was not a new stick to draw). The opportunist in me quickly saw that I was saved by this fact as this showed the way to an ambush interview (I'm not sure when he realized I was already conducting the questions and that he was no more off-the-record).

Another stroke of luck drove in as Enzo Marcos did exactly what his status message that read 'you can radiate everything you are' - and boy was he transparent.

The following transcript was edited and translated minutes after the interview.

BoomDizon: How do we do this?
Enzo Marcos: Yo! Your call, Kap? Yeah, how?
BD: I’m still thinking of questions.
EM: Alright.
EM: Just send me news.
BD: The last feature was The Lowtechs.
EM: Oh nice! That’s solid! We’re working on an album.
BD: Would you like to wait for the album?
BD: Or perhaps we can do a teaser and then do another feature upon release?
EM: We’ll see. I’ll talk to my band mates. Is that alright? Twice?
BD: If there are updates, (or) anything you wanna shout, let me know.
EM: Sure, dude! THANKS MAN! This is gonna help a lot.
BD: (I’ve) seen you play, UP Fair, 2006.
EM: Nice! That goes way back.
BD: I thought you did well; and then you pick up Gino (Villamor) – that’s like an exponent. Gino is gold dude
EM: Well, I think he's been with us for about a year and (some) change. We just had a session earlier… solid.
BD: Good to know, I’m glad it gelled together – its real hard to switch to a new axe man
EM: Yeah, man. We’ve had seven guitarists.
BD: Holy crap.
EM: Exactly. A lot, huh?
BD: Gino is solid state stuff man.
EM: how do you know him?
BD: Work, art and mind, dude. I was there when he was being introduced into Severo
EM: Were you with the one with him? In the car? Hehe…
BD: Yeah, when he got his first study CD. We were yelling while listening to NU promotions.

Interview starts here.

BD: So tell me about the new album, gimme an intro.
EM: Well, its our first album. Shite… we've been working on it on and off for seven years or so.
BD: Long time coming, in the words of (Chris) Cornell.
EM: Yeah. Line up changes... changing studios... day jobs… at one point financial problems - some dude took our cash. It was really delayed.
BD: How does this affect the material?
EM: Well, we cut out some of the old stuff. We wanted to cut out five songs, but our friends DEMANDED that we keep certain songs.
BD: How many tracks are we talking about?
EM: We settled on 10.
BD: A good number for a debut.
EM: Four old songs... six relatively new ones.
BD: This isn’t at all a concept album, like Floyd’s far side?
EM: Nah, man. Far from it.
BD: I may be pre-empting but, do you have a working title for it?
EM: Ahhh. Hehe. I’m not at liberty to say. NAKS. We’ve candidates but there’s nothing final yet.
BD: Content-wise, how big of a spectrum did Severo cover with the unnamed album? Is there an encompassing theme to the cuts?
EM: Well, since the material was compiled over a few years, the sound is varied. I mean we started out wanting to be Incubus/RHCP/Rage against the machine. Its evident in certain songs. But since we literally aged as we were working on the album, our taste as a band changed as well. That’s not to say that we stopped listening to those bands, you know?
BD: understood

Some lines of the transcript have been deleted (this was the part where Enzo gets distracted with planning alcohol intoxication, I ask forgiveness for the kind chump).

BD: When is the projected release?
EM: (I) Can’t really give you a specific date, but I’m certain that it'll come out this year.
BD: With the thing in the works, and the band mute from this conversation, describe the album, in not more than five words.
EM: Damn, son. That’s quite a question. (Enzo pauses for about 20 seconds) SPICY. ITS ABOUT TIME. Does that work?
BD: Splendid. That’s a wrap, man.

I let the fact slide that Enzo, technically, had two more words for the last question.

Jubei: Arm Sleeve

2009-07-16T10:46:00.000-07:00

Done at 55 Tinta
Artist: Dyun Depasupil
Body Canvass: Ocho Toleran

Kanji, Lotus and Koi: Arm

2009-07-13T04:21:00.000-07:00

Body Canvass: Vince Lim
Artist: Waway

Tribal: Leg

2009-07-10T09:01:00.000-07:00

Kauai Island, Hawaii
April 6, 2006
Body Canvass: Johnny Carpio
c/o Doug Style

Ayaw ng Nanay Mo sa 55 Tinta: Interiors

2009-07-10T08:38:00.000-07:00

Just when I was lost about how to feature 55 Tinta, I stumble into shots of the shop itself. So, here's the first part of the feature on our Skin Art Shop for the month of July.

Check out the interiors of the boldest tattoo shop in QC. As their multiply site puts it, the 55 Tinta 'scene of the crime'.

I'm trying to figure out which artist should take the first frames. I hope to talk to Chris soon to get some advice on this.

Bookay-bookay Libruhan in ANNMO

2009-07-08T04:32:00.000-07:00

QC's wasakest bookstore!
Full feature coming soon...

Sampol: 55 Tinta

2009-07-07T22:03:00.001-07:00

Tinta Crew and Mini-Gallery soon on ANNMO

Tongan Peds: Leg

2009-07-07T21:41:00.000-07:00

Left: MJ Tan
Right: Saldy Hidalgo
Body Canvass: Boom Dizon

Koi: Leg

2009-07-07T21:31:00.001-07:00

July 5, 2009 QC
Done at 55 Tinta
Body Canvass: Philip Baes

55 Tinta in ANNMO

2009-07-07T07:59:00.000-07:00

ANNMO presents

Coming soon...

Kamikazee in ANNMO

2009-07-07T07:39:00.000-07:00

Using Experimental Interview Methods,
ANNMO takes you to the far side of Kamikazee
Find out about Jay, Led and Jomal's views on sports, hairstyling secrets and much more...
Soon on ANNMO!

Mayan ouroboros with virgo symbol in the center

2009-07-06T07:18:00.001-07:00

Artist: RONALD of SKINWORKS
Body Canvass: AL CRUZ
(posted thru Facebook)

New Session: Tiger and Warrior: Arm Sleeve

2009-07-06T00:28:00.000-07:00

Design and Execution: Joe Saliendra
Body Canvass: Ron Padilla

View older pictures of this tattoo

Cat trails up the spine: Back piece

2009-07-06T00:23:00.000-07:00

Execution: Gene Testa
Body Canvass: Kat Fernandez

Cat: Belly

2009-07-06T00:10:00.000-07:00

Execution: Joe Saliendra
Body Canvass: Kat Fernandez

Black and white with The Lowtechs

2009-07-05T21:40:00.000-07:00

Presenting a translation of ANNMO’s interview with Gelo Lagasca, frontman of our featured band The Lowtechs.

ANNMO: Is there relevance with using white guitars?

Gelo Lagasca: It so happened that our guitars were white. (A) Coincidence, so to speak.

A: Everyone wears black during performances, why?

G: So that its more noticed that our guitars are white, we wear black most of the time.

(We will be deleting the third question for its utter lack of sense.)

A: Lets assume you need to recommend the Lowtech’s sound to the great grandmother of the attendant at Ministop Maginhawa St. How would you go about this?

G: I'll give her our album. Its up to her if she plays it.

G: Tell us about what listeners can expect from Anniversary of the Machinery.

Expect that my singing has matured and that all the songs are in English. The songs are about the lives of the working class. The are also songs about spirituality as well as ones with social relevance.

Gelo Lagasca is currently employed by NU 107 for graphic design and owns Shirts Shrapnel, a shirt printing firm.

Here's a better interview with Gelo Lagasca.

More of The Lowtechs

The Lowtechs here in ANNMO!

2009-07-05T04:50:00.000-07:00

Shocking revelations from the upcoming hotshot act
Find out more about their debut disc
Anniversary of the Machinery

Lion: Arm Sleeve

2009-07-05T01:33:00.001-07:00

2009 Baguio
Execution: Jeffrey De Leon of Elev8 Tattoo
Body Canvass: Mike Aquino

Latin Text: Nape

2009-07-05T00:28:00.000-07:00

This latin phrase means "love is the essence of life". Again, the love theme. - Jen
Done at Fineline Tattoo, Butch Bautista
Body Canvass: Jen Valdez

Koi and Stream: Back Piece

2009-07-04T23:06:00.001-07:00

2009 Baguio
Execution: Jeffrey De Leon
Body Canvass: Noel Alhambra (Sons of Merlin)

Cherry Blossom: Back

2009-07-04T22:55:00.000-07:00

"My first tattoo. I got it (design) from a Japanese tattoo magazine. It's a sakura or cherry blossom, it's an omen of good fortune and is also an emblem of love and affection. I wanted my tats to have a love theme. Thus my preference for this flower." - Jen
Cainta 2008
Execution: Butch Bautista
Body Canvass: Jen Valdez

Elements: Arm

2009-07-04T22:47:00.000-07:00

2009 Baguio
Execution: Jeffrey De Leon
Body Canvass - Rodel Hufana

West Pacific Symbols: Cover up Arm Sleeve

2009-07-04T22:42:00.000-07:00

2009 Baguio
Execution: Jeffrey De Leon of Elev8 Tattoo
Body Canvass: George Dela Cruz

Kalayaan - Text: Arm

2009-07-04T22:37:00.000-07:00

"Kalayaan" - Filipino for Freedom
2009 Baguio
Execution: Jeffrey De Leon
Body Canvass - Rodel Hufana

Duday - Tribal with Alibata: Back

2009-07-04T22:01:00.000-07:00

Alibata Text for "Duday"
Baguio 2009
Execution: Noel of Safeside
Body Canvass: Duday Maranan

Round: Nape

2009-07-04T21:48:00.000-07:00

Done at 55 Tinta by Dyun
Body Canvass and Concept: Fajie Fajarillo

Latin Text: Arm

2009-07-04T21:41:00.000-07:00

"Memento Mori" in Celtic border
Latin for "remember you shall die" - a (morbid) reminder of mortality
Cainta 2009
Execution: Butch Bautista
Body Canvass: Jo Valdez

Dragon: Arm Sleeve

2009-07-04T09:55:00.000-07:00

2009 Baguio
Execution: Jeffrey De Leon
Body Canvass: Brian Briones
superthanks! Dudz Maranan

Tiger and Lotus: Arm Sleeve

2009-07-04T09:39:00.000-07:00

2009 Baguio
Execution: Jeffrey De Leon
Body Canvass: Carlo Maranan
superthanks! Dudz Maranan

Kanji and Dragon: Arm Sleeve

2009-07-04T08:08:00.001-07:00

Design and Execution: Joe Saliendra
Body Canvass: Ron Padilla

Koi and Leopard: Back Piece

2009-07-04T08:01:00.000-07:00

Design and Execution: Joe Saliendra
Body Canvass: Ron Padilla

Arwen: Chest

2009-07-04T07:57:00.000-07:00

"Arwen" 2009
Execution: Jeffrey De Leon
Body Canvass: Benjo Andaya
Location: Baguio

Tengwar Script: Arm

2009-07-04T07:52:00.000-07:00

The Tengwar script (Tolkien), is quite unique.
What is written is "My family, My passion" - Dennis
Execution and Design Interpretation: Joel Martines
Body Canvass: Dennis Briones

Koi and Cherry Blossom: Arm Sleeve

2009-07-04T07:33:00.000-07:00

The Koi signifies perseverance. In japanese myth, if the Koi reaches top ng stream, going against the current, it becomes a dragon - signifying stregth. Cherry blooms represents the transience of life.They live for a short time, reminder that life is short.
Execution and Design Interpretation: Joel Martines
Body Canvass: Dennis Briones

Lotus: Arm

2009-07-04T07:16:00.000-07:00

Oriental with water swirls. Colors signify the feminine side ng struggle which is what the flower signifies - from the mud to the stars - Dennis
2009, Cainta
Execution and Design Interpretation: Joel Martines
Body Canvass: Dennis Briones

Moon: Back

2009-07-04T06:53:00.000-07:00

Borne of fascination with astronomy. 2007, Guadalupe.
Execution and Design Interpretation: Joel Martines
Body Canvass and Concept: Dennis Briones

Tiger and Warrior: Arm Sleeve

2009-07-04T02:44:00.000-07:00

Design and Execution: Joe Saliendra
Body Canvass: Ron Padilla

Che at 11: Arm

2009-07-04T01:25:00.000-07:00

stenciled from the RATM album blow up
Execution: Noel of Baguio/Gapo
Done 1998

Traditional Filipino: Leg Sleeve

2009-07-03T21:44:00.000-07:00

First session, Four Hours, Lost of Lining
Design: Nabil Padilla
Execution: MJ Tan
Body Canvass: Boom Dizon
Done at Cherry Top Tattoo Studio
Rizal Ave. Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

Adinkira, Alibata and Kanji: Leg Sleeve

2009-07-03T21:37:00.000-07:00

One Session, Seven Hours
Special Thanks: Jack Daniels
April 2009
Design Interpretation and Execution:
Saldy Hidalgo
Body Canvass: Boom Dizon