Alexis Vaatete

About

Combining American and Polynesian art forms, Alexis became a renowned tattoo artist whose work has reflected the beauties and tragedies of life. He was an apprentice Orange County Inkhouse for three years under Franco Vescovi before managing Franco's shop Vatican Studios.

Before Fame

His first exposure to tattoos came from stories told by his father and books about the Islands from which he came.

Trivia

His tattoo artistry is on display on an Instagram account called alexisvaateteart which earned 220,000 followers.

Family Life

He grew up between Los Angeles and Orange County, California. His father was a Marquesan.

Associated With

Outside of tattoo art, he would find inspiration in work by Leonardo da Vinci, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dali and others.