During our stay in Canggu, we got to meet up with the creative artist known as Bachtz. He’s been making waves on the internet with his unique style and fine lines, quickly becoming one of the best tattoo artists in Bali. We got to chat with him about the life of an artist, his love of single needle tattoos and whats next for the visionary hailing from Jakarta.

Orly Locquiao is one of the most influential creative leaders in San Jose and the Bay Area. Orly is very known in the tattoo realm all around the world because of his unique Polynesian style tattooing and his successful staples in San Jose Humble Beginnings and CUKUI.

Cukui has became a staple in San Jose due to the impact that they have made on the community. Orly and his brother Jason grew up in East San Jose and are dedicated to helping local artists in their community, creating an outlet for them to showcase their art. Cukui invites local and out of state artists to their events connecting people from all parts of the world.

James Garcia is a creative born and raised in San Jose California. He is a “still and motion photographer” who is focused in lifestyle and portrait photography. His work is very versatile and touches the realm of videos, illustration and design work. He has worked with companies such as Cukui Clothing, Nima Fadavi, Runners Factory, Breezy Excursion, Ad autowerks and many more.

Christopher Catral was born and raised in San Jose, California. He currently moved back to the Philippines pursuing his passion in music and also pushing English and Tagalog Rap. him and their team BAWAL CLAN is inspiring millions of people in the Philippines and in the United States.

Kyle Fabi is a very talented artist based in San Diego California. I met Kyle when I was finishing my undergrad at San Francisco State. I saw him grow as an individual and as an artist who inspires other graphic artists to push their craft. He has a collaboration currently with UrbanOutfitters and planning to have his solo art show again very soon.

Jon Cruz is a very close friend of mine and also a very talented portrait photographer. His story is very unique and I can relate to it so much. He was born and raised in the Philippines until his family immigrated to the United States in the late ‘80’s. His story is very empowering, he recently moved to Los Angeles to further his passion and dreams.