Polynesian Tattoo Artist in San Diego
Large scale Polynesian tattoos designed to fit the body.
Kurtis is a Polynesian tattoo artist based in San Diego, working with clients across Southern California and the United States. His work focuses on large scale tattoos that follow the natural shape of the body, rather than being placed as flat designs.
Polynesian tattooing is traditionally tied to identity, status, and lineage, where designs reflect a person’s role and experiences rather than serving as decoration.
Projects include sleeves, leg pieces, and full compositions that connect across the body. Each piece is built to fit the individual, with the same level of attention to placement and design whether it is on the arm, leg, or torso.
He is known for large scale work, including leg pieces for both men and women, where proper placement is critical to how the tattoo sits on the body.
His work is widely referenced and shared, and has influenced the direction of many designs seen across social media.
Polynesian tattoos are completed over multiple sessions to build a complete design. Each piece is drawn directly on the body so it fits correctly from the start.
Clients travel from across California and the United States to work with Kurtis on large scale Polynesian tattoos.
Kurtis works within Polynesian, Filipino, and Micronesian design direction. For clients with mixed heritage, elements can be combined to reflect that background, while staying within these cultural styles.
