Check out this clip of some of the studio work I’ve been working on, much thanks to Tiimo . The big homie Chuco, a tattoo collector veteran and longtime inspiration to the tattoo industry who had passed away not too long ago was my subject, and I start out with the basic rough understudy, done with charcoal on toned paper. Stay posted to check out the painting. ( Be sure to click on the HQ icon to view clip in high quality!) Thanks Chuco, ride in peace.

Not too long ago, Max came to repair his sleeve he started several years earlier in his life. He  walked in with an “L.A.” on his arm and decided to go the cultural route with this…

…this is about the third session final stage, layering the images of the Aztec and Spaniard symbols. Max wanted to retain his current LA state of mind, but add a little history to it, heres what his arm had on him prior to  the sleeve…

…sorry no before pics, this is the second healed session with the LA untouched…

…and a close-up of the final session, LA blacked out….. recognize this face?? I felt a little inspiration from the Persian Immortal’s big ass monster soldier from 300, we flipped him up to the Aztec flavor. Thanks goes out to Max, see you soon!

Be sure to check out the new TATTOO MAG on racks, featuring the one and only holy one! In case nobody noticed, check out Jose’s new blog at the link to the right to see more on the issue and  more info on the rest of the fam!

Sorry for the lag, Art Center is starting to pick-up its rhythm, and the studio work is going simultaneously, so I had to retreat with some painting..

…the painting process is always therapeutic, this study and the one below are some  quick portrait studies..

…doing these things over and over again still doesn’t beat the peace that comes from doing them, check out Cheetham’s line-up..

Kelly came through to close her piece off we started not too long ago. Kelly came in with the script on her hip and left with this..

…the five roses and three hummingbirds symbolize the members of her family, she needs one last little highlight session, stay posted for complete healed pics. A big thanks and props to the homegirl Kelly for sitting through intense, long hours!

TATTOO TONY is not only a good friend, father and artist, he’s also one my great influences to tattooing. Tattoo Tony has deep lifestyle history, and was one of the first along with Toons to change the dynamic of Los Angeles tattooing in Japan as well as back home. Check  out this portrait he did a while back..

…be sure to seek him out at the upcoming shows with Lowrider this year!