Roland Pacheco is a 6th generation Polynesian, tattoo artist and author from the Big Island of Hawai'i. He owns and operates, Xisle Custom tattoo in the historic town of Hawi where he has been practicing his craft and researching Polynesian tattoo for the past 8 years. When he isn't tattooing or writing he enjoys restoring motorcycles, spearfishing and spending time with his wife, Anna.