Ricky Sta Ana is a legandary tatto master in the Philippines. He is very popular and Is known as a versatile tattoo artist in the Philippines. He is the founder and president of the Philippine Tattoo Artists Guild Inc. (Philtag) and he is the co-founder of Dutdutan (a celebration of art and ink). He's known worldwide for his versatility in being a tattoo artist. He was 20 years old fresh out from rehab when he was recognized to be one of the most respected tattoo artist. He also did body piercing.
He was reported to have died today (August 1 2020). The cause of death is still not been made public but he was diagnosed of stage 4 Gastric Esophageal Cancer that's (for some) is the cause of this death. I remember few days earlier, team Skinworkz have been requesting for prayers for him.
It has been a very sad news especially for those who know him and for those who are tattoo enthusiast in the Philippines. I didn't get the chance to meet him in person. I am also not very familiar to his journey but I know he's a legend in the tattoo industry here in the Philippines.
I know that even in death, his memories and works will remain to those who he touched the lives and those who was inspired because of him. If you are a tattoo enthusiast here in the Philippines, it is impossible that you don;t know who this legend is.
In behalf of my family, we give our deepest condolences to MR. Ricky Sta. Ana. May his soul rest in peace. May he also remain in our memories. He deserves all the love from us-tattoo enthusiast.
Here is his facebook page:
Art has many forms. Even if I wouldn't like one on my body, I can not deny the fact that tattoo is a real art!