Cukui art show

Hawaii here I come

Its about that time again.

I will be working at Soulsignature shop.

Arriving early Feb.

I have a few slots open

So hit me up

if we have some unfinished buisness

Give thanks

ALoha

heres a video from my last visit

click here

latest lines

East Bay

Bay area here I am, everyday getting more connected with

the community of artist and game changers out here.

So much un for seen upon the horizon.

But I feel it- Something incredible unfolding.

Its all Magic

Lines crossed

thanks buddy for taking one of my drawings without permission

and permanently putting it on yourself.

So many incidents that this type of bs finds me.

I laugh

and continue laughing

Serious Disrespect

Recently been really disturbed at the

attempts of these

cut n paste sloppy copy cats out there.

since this surge of polynesian tattoo emergence.

There have been a flood of these

culture vultures and style bitters

and they are flooding the industry just getting away with a lot

of bullshit.

I rarely have to call people out nor like to. But lines are being crossed

and respect is being lost. people need to be taught

how to go about this tattoo thing with the right intention

and correct approach-

and proper apprenticeship.

if you dont study with us or part of our lineage of artists

please stop copying our designs our flows

our style is our signature.

There is a code and ethics behind the way we do our work.

It involves study , travel and learning

deep rooted meanings. This doesnt necessarily reflect

everyone elses story.

Soulsignature is a family based crew

and have been cultivating for many years

through lineage of mentors and teachers along the way.

Meeting with other tribe members doing research and

creating a very unique and distinct style,

this style is taught n handed down only to the ones who sit and study with after many years and have affiliation with in a very personal basis.

Be influenced be moved be inspired but please do your self a favor

and learn your own creative path. Don't just jump on the wagon and

jack peoples art. Near and far its being done

without regulation- This is a matter of respect

for the barer of the mark, and respect for the artist .

families involved and real people who truly have a

connection with the images and lines

and most important a personal story.

Tattoos are something that transcends time and goes beyond

the spirit of the soul.

These are examples of these foolish amateurs.

I do not know this guy personally

but he insists on copying the original

Leo Malaya

Beware of these overnight tatuists

claiming to fame all the while doing some one elses style.

your lines might be straight and you may have many clients

who praise you.

But in the end of that tattoo which will never come off

a very disgraceful thing you have committed against

the people who that truly belongs to.

That mistake you can never make right.

Recent paintings

These are some Leo Malaya

pieces that are currently gonna be hanging at a

local gallery near you.

Leo series

East Bay

Currently doing a guest spot at

Old Crow tattoo

in Oakland

Check out the site

A dope vibe and more creative energies to build with out here in the

East bay

Hit me up for a consult

im in the areaa

music

Currently in the lab late night hours

with my good friend Vince aka Gyrefunk

Composing a lil master piece.

Collected works in the past year-

in the final quarters of the project.

Live recordings to full production.

Im really happy on the process and progress of this

whole other expression.

Artislov Paint the picture

A compilation

Coming soon

here is a link