Tattoos | "The Tattoo History Source Book"

In late June of '97, Steve Gilbert introduced me to Tricia Allen, who, had traveled from her home base of Hawai'i to Toronto, Canada to visit with Steve, and to give a lecture and slideshow to around 40 tattoo artists and enthusiasts from throughout Canada , and a few from the United States. A supplemental interview, available in the online "Tattoo History Source Book" with Tricia on tattooing in Polynesia today will brush on some of the substance of her wonderful work. On behalf of everyone at Tattoos.Com,
and on behalf of all the artists that attended The presentation, I wish to give Tricia a heart felt thanks for opening a window into this artform that was previously so out of my reach.

Tricia Allen is a doctoral candidate Anthropology at the university of Hawai'i. She completed her master's thesis in 1992 on the early practice of tattooing in the Marquesas. since '92 she has been researching the revival of the arts in the Pacific. Her work has taken her to the Marquesas, Tahiti, rapa Nui (Easter Island) and Samoa. Although her permanent home is still in Hawai'i, Tricia regularly schedules tattoo trips to both Northern and Southern California by advance appointment.

Tricia's extensive experiance and research on Polynesian art and and culture have given her a unique approach to the art. She encourages her clients to choose designs that have deep significance, often providing guidance through the process of design selection. tricia does not tattoo "commercial "flash" as she believes each tattoo should be as unique as the individual.

In order to schedule an appointment, a 50.00 USD advance deposit is required. Deposits are dated according to when they are recieved and preferance in scheduling is given accordingly.

In order to sign-up by mail, send your deposit with a description of the tattoo you have in mind to:
Tricia Allen, P.O. Box 619 67 honolulu, Hi 96839

You can also sign-up in person and see samples of Tricia's work and see samples of Tricia's work at any of the following locations:

Allana Hawaiian Fabrics & Design in Redwood City at 2117 Broadway, (415) 568-3277. Sun Jose Hawai'i in San hose, at 410 West Capitol expressway (408) 281-9262. Motu Hawai'i in Pacific beach ,at 4150 Mission Blvd, (619) 272-MOTU picture at right Teiki, of the Marquesas Islands