Artists
SULU'APE SI'I LIUFAU
Sulu'ape Si'i is the founder of A-Town Tattoo and a native of Orange County, California. He has been tattooing professionally for the past 9 years and is one of our regular client's favorite artist! Si'i shares a love for all forms of art. His appreciation of art is often times displayed in his tattoo work including black and grey, realism, vivid colors, and of course the fine-line traditional Polynesian tattoo. Si'i was bestowed the Sulu'ape Title and is one of Southern California's Traditional Sulu'ape Tatau practitioners. His creativity cultivates through each individual tattoo while also incorporating your personal story into your custom piece. We encourage you to stop by the shop and enjoy the positive vibes Si'i spreads while getting your next custom tattoo or traditional tatau!
SEYMOUR LINDSEY-KANIHO
Seymour was born on the beautiful island of Oahu, HI and raised on the Big Island in the small town of Waimea. His career has spanned almost 3 decades! He's a man with many talents and a master craftsman within the tattoo industry. Seymour is also one of A-Town's Traditional Tatau practitioners, he has studied under Master Tufuga Su’a Sulu’ape Alaiva’a. We at A-Town Tattoo invite you to check out this Native Hawaiian’s art and work as they are deeply rooted in tradition and expertly created. With years of experience and skill, Seymour is able to tell your story in your custom and unique tattoo.
LIO FA'AMASINO
Lio is a product of South Bay California’s infamous lifestyle. He grew up in Carson, CA and is known to have fully embraced his strong Samoan bloodline. Lio has always been drawn to art, whether it be on a wall, a bus, or someone’s skin. He has been tattooing for over ten years. His art is a refreshing blend of Southern California style mixed with his Samoan tradition and culture. Lio is known to have one of the best lettering styles in today's industry!
Lio is also available for consignment art, and logo development. Visit his website: www.biglio.com
ALI'PATE FETULI
Mr. Pate (pah-teh) is the newest member of the A-Town Crew, and what an amazing addition he is! Alipate started his first tattoo over 15 years ago and has dedicated his life to perfecting his craft. Two of the major influences within his career have been local tattoo legends: Fred Frost and Akiu Sale, whom he apprenticed under at House of Ink in Hawai'i. The passion of his Samoan ancestry flows effortlessly from Pate’s machines onto his canvases. Come in and check out this talented artist work and collect a piece yourself!
ALLEK GAOAY
Allek is a Long Beach, CA Native with family roots that stem from the Chamorro and Filipino bloodline. He is the youngest of the A-Town crew, but he has definitely shown that he is ready to play with the big boys! This young artist has developed a style that is uniquely his own. He incorporates undertones of his ancestors in all of his artwork! We at A-Town are excited to see the next evolution of this young artist as he establishes his career within the tattoo industry. Don't believe us? JUST WATCH.
GENESIS LEUTA
Genesis will most likely be the frist to greet you when entering the shop, assist you in booking your tattoo or piercing appointment, but somehow manage to be involved with your tattoo. Genesis is our master piercer at A-Town Tattoo and brings nothing but good vibes to the shop. He is a talented, young artist from Carson, California who has earned his position as a trusted apprentice. We at A-Town Tattoo look forward to great things from this young gentleman as he grows and develops within the tattoo and piercing industries.
NOEL ELPEDES
Noel is a Filipino-American artist born and raised in Northern California's Bay Area, where he began his journey within the tattoo industry in 2004. By 2008 Noel received his B.A. in Fine Art Illustration from the Academy of Art University of San Francisco. Tattooing has allowed Noel to travel to many places including: Hawaii, New Zealand, Philippines, New York City, and back to California where he lives and works. He continues to travel, learn, experience, and share his journey through art and tattooing. Noel specializes in contemporary Pacific Island Tribal Tattoos with a heavy influence of Filipino and Pan Polynesian styles. His background as a trained illustrator enables him to manifest a wide range of styles that you may be looking for in your next tattoo.
You can learn more about Noel by visiting the website: www.ELNOEL.com