Color Me Happy – Polynesian-Inspired Marlin Art Card

Polynesian Tribal Marlin Greeting Card – Studio in the Pines Pen & Ink Art Inspired by Maui Tattoos
"#235 Color Me Happy" is more than a card — it's a story drawn in ink. Featuring a marlin illustrated with traditional Maui-style tattoo elements, this design reflects ancestral Polynesian symbolism. Every curve and shape in the pen-and-ink artwork mirrors the deep meanings found in original Māori and South Pacific tattoo traditions: courage, navigation, prosperity, protection, and connection to nature and the ocean.

Created by Studio in the Pines, this locally made Michigan art card bridges cultures through visual storytelling — perfect as a keepsake or meaningful message.

• Inspired by Maui Tattoo Motifs: Art rooted in Polynesian symbolism and ocean heritage

• Original Design: Ink on white cardstock, blank inside

• Cultural Storytelling: Ideal for gifting, reflecting, or framing

• Locally Crafted: From a Michigan-based studio with global inspiration

Optional Add-On:

Include a symbol key insert explaining common Maui tattoo meanings:

• Enata – people, relationships, protection

• Koru – new beginnings, growth (spiral)

• Spearheads (Niho Mano) – courage, warrior strength

• Ocean waves – life, change, journey

• Fish hooks (Matau) – prosperity, abundance

• Tiki eyes – guardianship and protection

• Occasion = All
• By = Studio in The Pines

Item Number: 179-271

Item ID: 23638

Category: Cards