Into The Mind Of Tattoo Artist Mister Cartoon

Just before the pandemic hit we had the opportunity to spend time with one of the true OG's of the tattoo world, Mister Cartoon. We were immersed into his world as he painted a mural, tattooed a client and took us cruising the streets of LA in his '59 Impala "Penny Lane" Here is the film we made out of the time we spent with him. Enjoy. Check out his work at MisterCartoon.com or @misterctoonz on instagram.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Mister Cartoon was immersed in art from an early age. He began his career as a graffiti artist before branching into murals, album covers, logos, and now most famously known for his tattoos. His richly detailed, hand-rendered designs pull much of their inspiration from the Los Angeles of Cartoon’s youth. At one time, the black and grey, fine line style was synonymous with LA street life. Cartoon’s work has helped bridge the gap between those hardscrabble beginnings and the style’s current popularity. Stars such as Eminem, Travis Barker, Slash, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, along with athletes like CC Sabathia, Amarie Stoudemire and Carlos Boozer wear Cartoon’s art on their skin.
Having already gained a worldwide following from his tattooing, Cartoon has attracted a diverse and devoted fan base for his work in other media as well. The result has been highly acclaimed gallery appearances and art shows from London, Paris, Tokyo, and beyond.
Cartoon’s art has been featured in numerous publications including Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Complex, Juxtapoze, XXL, GQ, and others.
Cartoons custom muralled car collection and Art Work has been featured internationally from art shows in London and Japan to the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art. His style and art transcends many artistic mediums.
Service to the community has been an essential part of Cartoon’s career. He takes place in monthly outreach programs where he shares his knowledge with young people and devotes time to many other community-based initiatives.

[@monkeysign123]

I remember at LATTC, you had raw talent for drawing. I always tell people we all our have a secret talent. The people who find it are blessed for life.

[@Coldrockin]

So many peeps today confusing black & grey realism tattoo art as Chicano. Respect given to Mr Cartoon for paying homage to Teen Angels. Not hard to tell where he got his inspiration. A master of his craft along with so many other amazing Chicano artist!

[@Pigwig83]

Forever legendary.

[@diegobernardo4544]

The Best tattoo artist on the planet - to be able to meet him is my biggest dream and motivation

[@enricomelis1990]

Respect from Sardegna 💪💯

[@joeoner6886]

Makes our people proud in LOS ANGELES AND WORLD WIDE

[@PirateandPalm]

Thank you Joe 👊

[@silkcustoms520]

Same here and I’m a White 54 yr old Man from Philly Pa. Luv this Dude.

[@fernandoaguirre3125]

A true inspiration

[@PirateandPalm]

Than k you

[@sontelena8818]

Cartoon you are the man!! Respect from Oklahoma!!

[@chillerstones]

Such a great video, such an inspiration

[@fernandoaguirre3125]

Beautiful story carnal.

[@PirateandPalm]

Respect Fernando

[@williambraden3912]

orale I enjoy watching Cartoon do his stilo the vato is blessed to keep representing without going out backward, just saying

[@PirateandPalm]

Thanks homie

[@Trevor.miller]

My back getting tattooed 💪🏻

[@matrixkt8673]

What a smart man

[@bhk6762]

King

[@guillermolopez9848]

This was great

[@PirateandPalm]

Thank you Guillermo!

[@guillermolopez9848]

@@PirateandPalm your welcome

[@_RyanLee]

There should be a movie based on Mr. Cartoon

[@oreoz237]

Cool story bro

[@eddyartplanet7204]

Firme homies firme

[@lucianorodriguez5768]

this is inspirational dawg- thank u

[@PirateandPalm]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@papipistolas4305]

Freddy Negrete n Mister Cartoon n og Abel would b a bad ass colab

[@hectoralvarado6209]

Mr cartoon and ogabel have known each other from their teen's. They use to go out and piece together.

[@papipistolas4305]

@@hectoralvarado6209 wtf!!!!!!! 🤯

[@jm7150]

Opie Ortiz with his shit together

[@shauncondon4513]

I want some sleeves and chest and top of my back done with some good art

[@MmM20978]

Lol Karate Kid

[@Texastattooer]

I know this has nothing to do with the video but you know that video Franco did years back about how to do a portrait.
Wouldn’t it be cool to have like a series of videos with different artists around the world making one. Just a suggestion

[@geezeuspoker]

Sonic boom. .....super sonic Car tunes

[@roberthernandez8276]

OKAY CARTOON RESPECT YOUR #7 FAN PAYAH THE BIG HEAD MAYAN 🤡🗿🤡🦾

[@PirateandPalm]

Thanks dude

[@roberthernandez8276]

WAZ UP

[@geezeuspoker]

Feel the bass. How low can you go .

[@DavidAcosta762]

Que significado tiene la representación del "payaso" alguien sabe?

[@fucketaboutit]

nasty ....drugs and thugs....
all they know