Tanner Magbanua
IslandTAT Apprentice
Apprentice at IslandTAT, training under Joshawa Elsas in freehand Polynesian tattoo design.
Portfolio
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Tanner moved to San Diego from Calabasas to apprentice under Joshawa Elsas. Being Filipino and Korean, he’s driven to learn more about his culture and the deeper meaning behind Polynesian tattooing beyond just design. He focuses on clean, intentional work with strong linework and solid composition. Tanner approaches each piece with attention to detail while keeping the process honest and collaborative. His goal is to create tattoos that flow naturally with the body, hold meaning, and build a strong foundation through the IslandTAT method.
Clients on Tanner
Very passionate about his work and specifically designed my piece with meanings to my life and did an incredible job.
He definitely took his time and put a lot of effort into my piece. Great vibes all around in the shop and everyone I met was super friendly!
Explained everything and took his time and very accommodating! Thanks Island Tat team!