25 Sep, 08
Mister Cartoon Tattoo Icon and Action Toy
Popular Los Angeles native, illustrious graffiti and tattoo artist Mister Cartoon is by no means just your average, anybody artist. Seriously, this “Toon” is a legendary lifestyle and tattoo icon in every sense; in fact such a celebrity tattoo artist there’s a Mister Cartoon vinyl action figure toy.
Mister Cartoon, the only name he goes by (exceptions being his mother and wife), surfaced as a self-made graffiti artist in the 80s, first recognized for his murals painted on lowrider cars.
Since then, Mister Cartoon found his calling creating tattoo art among the hip-hop culture with his work featured in magazines, on album covers, backdrops for music videos and TV shows.
Mister Cartoon’s L.A. style of fine line tattooing earned him a massive reputation among hip-hop celebrities such as Eminem, 50 Cent and Method Man; and now has him exclusively tattooing black-and-gray work in an inconspicuous loft with no sign, somewhere in downtown L.A.
With all of the business ventures this accomplished celebrity tattoo artist’s has in the mix, it is amazing Cartoon has anytime left for tattooing on his favorite canvas—human skin.
Album covers, Harley Davidson’s, limited edition Van Sneakers, Urban Streetwear, a graphic novel in the works, the debut of his first film with friend and photographer Estevan Oriol nearing final phases are a few of the many undertakings Mister Cartoon has his crafty talented hand in.
But that’s not all; Mister Cartoon with business partner Estevan Oriol are also successful retail developers and business owners of Upper Playground. Upper Playground L.A. located in Skid Row district of town, is the newest retail addition, and the seventh city in the world featuring tattoo inspired apparel for men and women including their popular line of Hoodies, t-shirts, jackets, shoes, luggage, home furnishings, as well as a separate art gallery.
Mister Cartoon has certainly made it big time with icon status among the masses, tattoos or no tattoos. How many other tattoo artists out there, besides Mister Cartoon have their own personality cloned and for sale as a Lost Angel vinyl action figure toy? If Cartoon was once a lost angel, it looks as though this L.A. tattoo icon has been found.
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