Raniera Ellison Tattoo - Akairo

Raniera Ellison Tattoo - Akairo I am a tattoo artist and carver based in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. Kia Orana. I Work from my home studio in the peaceful back roads of Vaima’anga.

My name is Raniera Ellison, I am Cook Island/New Zealand Maori artist based in Rarotonga. I work in a mixture of mediums such as Wood Carving, Pearl Shell Carving and more recently the art of Tattoo. Inspired by my clients and their stories, I use a mixture of Polynesian patterns to create custom pieces of art. For equieries please don’t hesitate to contact me here on facebook or email me at akair

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Meitaki Maata
Please be respectful of the images as each piece is designed specifically for each client.

I love my dad. He’s pretty awesome!! This is a round two on this piece. The simplest forms sometimes take the longest pr...
13/01/2020

I love my dad. He’s pretty awesome!!

This is a round two on this piece. The simplest forms sometimes take the longest prep.

Flash piece done today with a bit of stencil for added texture. Thanks again guys for coming in and putting up with me ...
12/01/2020

Flash piece done today with a bit of stencil for added texture.

Thanks again guys for coming in and putting up with me 😁

Thank you Linda for coming in today. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time here. Meitaki maataRaniera ...
10/01/2020

Thank you Linda for coming in today. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time here.

Meitaki maata

Raniera

Thanks again for today bro!! Definitely sat better than the missus hahaEnjoying mahi and not being alone in the studio h...
09/01/2020

Thanks again for today bro!! Definitely sat better than the missus haha

Enjoying mahi and not being alone in the studio haha

Today’s piece on the bro. Filling out his massive calf muscle. Thank you again man for sitting so well! ...
08/01/2020

Today’s piece on the bro. Filling out his massive calf muscle. Thank you again man for sitting so well!

Last piece from yesterday. ‘Twas a lovely day in the studio with great people.Meitaki maata anau
06/01/2020

Last piece from yesterday.

‘Twas a lovely day in the studio with great people.

Meitaki maata anau

Second piece back in the studio after a needed break. I just wanted to quickly say Thank you everyone who came in to the...
04/01/2020

Second piece back in the studio after a needed break. I just wanted to quickly say

Thank you everyone who came in to the studio last year! I really appreciate all of you for your trust. Thank you for coming in and adding your stories and experiences to the spirit and vibe of the studio.

Also a big thank you to all the support crews helping their family when things got a bit hard.

Thank you everyone for your continued support, I hope 2020 brings you all some great and wonderful blessings.

Meitaki maata

Raniera

Some cool shoulder flows on the queen of tiktok! Thank you again man!
11/12/2019

Some cool shoulder flows on the queen of tiktok! Thank you again man!

This arvo was great catching up with my brother we finally got to do the shading in this piece.We probably have another...
10/12/2019

This arvo was great catching up with my brother
we finally got to do the shading in this piece.

We probably have another session in tightening things up and look at the contrast in the shading once it’s settled.

Thank you again brother for a great arvo of real talks and trusting me with these opportunities x

Trying something new where I post photos of the work we created on that day. Not weeks/months later haha!Today’s piece w...
10/12/2019

Trying something new where I post photos of the work we created on that day. Not weeks/months later haha!

Today’s piece was on my sister .ellison a beautiful mama holding down at home with her three boys.

Adding to a beautiful piece made by during the flash day.

We love you maata Mama x

04/12/2019

Here’s a quick time lapse of a bit of the shell carving process.
Featuring the Juno filter for atmosphere

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Monday 09:30 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:30 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 16:00
Thursday 09:30 - 16:00
Friday 09:30 - 16:00
Saturday 12:00 - 16:00
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Sunday 12:00 - 16:00
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