His work is real artistry. Cypress Hill made him famous, Eminem put this man to the top. His business is blooming. Mr Cartoon lives down in the East of L.A. He elaborates the most beautiful pictures that he loves to improve for many artists in the music industry.
Mark Machado aka Mr Cartoon is a perfectionist.
The tattoos he creates are masterpieces of work. You only need to have a look at Eminem’s tattoos to know it is actually true. The way he pictured Hailie’s face on Marshall’s right arm is admirable.
By exploring Mr Cartoon’s website, you will be amazed by the numerous artists he has already tattoed. Among them: Eminem, B Real, Nas, Obie Trice, Bizarre, Eminem’s « Stan », Pharell Williams, the notorious Dr Dre, Xzibit…
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More facts about the talented Mr Cartoon
He was born in LA. Mark Machado has Mexican roots. His parents were Mexican-American. Mr Cartoon had a great interest in drawing since he was 5 years old.
Mr Cartoon’s great passion for graffiti, airbrush on low riders has rapidly revealed his talent.
Mr Cartoon has always been attached to hip hop culture and he started specializing in tattoo art and magazine covers. Famous magazines such as Vibe, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly and many more have featured Mr Cartoon.
Mr Cartoon has also done album covers for groups such as Cypress Hill and D12.
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Why is his tattooing technique so special? Where does it come from?
Mr Cartoon’s original technique comes from California prison. The prisoners had no access to colored inks, so they used watered down black inks to create shadows and depths. This particular technique is called « fine line tattooing ».
Mr Cartoon’s work is precise. NPR reporter Michelle Norris describes the originality of his work:
« What sets (Mister Cartoon’s) tattoos apart is the intricacy. Details so stunning they almost look like photographs — textures so finely drawn they almost appear to be three-dimensional.”
People who had a look at some of the most famous hip hop personalities tattooed bodies know that Mrs Norris’ statement is perfectly true.
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How much does it cost?
A tattoo from Mr Cartoon will cost you from $ 300 to $ 20.000.
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What is the meaning of the old English letters many artists use?
Gothic letters have to do with authority and credibility. As Mr Cartoon points it out in an interview, newspaper titles are written in old English. So are birth and death certificates.
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The first time Eminem entered into Mr Cartoon’s shop
Funny fact: Marshall entered and told Mr Cartoon: « I wanna tattoo.. »
Mr Cartoon was surprised and asked him: « What do you wanna tattoo? »
Marshall replied: « I don’t know… »
Then Mr Cartoon suggested Marshall to remember some events of his past, to consider what would never change in his life and Marshall came up with lots of elements that are now pictured on his body: mushrooms, life in the ghetto, girls in the city, his nickname etc…
Eminem is very proud of Mr Cartoon’s work:
« He wears them like a badge of honor, showing them off with muscle shirts and flashing them on magazine covers. » (Michelle Norris)
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Mr Cartoon about tattoos
« It glamouroses the way we look at life »
Tattoos- particularly Mr Cartoon’s tattoos- are artistic and beautiful most of the time. Those beautiful drawings make us enter in a world of fantasy.
Tattoos which have a particular meaning make us feel unique in this world.
They also have the power to make us feel stronger.
You might not like them, but Mr Cartoon’s art is worth checking out. You will learn more about him and his tattoos on his personal website:
Comments
17 responses to “Mr Cartoon”
your badass and one day hope to meet you mister cartoon and get a tatt on my back .lations forever sa-town 210.come visit
Mr. Cartoon Can Draw. I Represent tha south Side 13 houston texas
I would love to be able to book a appoinment to have a tatoo done asap with Mr Cartoon, please can you tell me how to arrange this? Fantastic art work. From Natasha in London, England.
i think his artwork is awesome. he is extremely talented. I want to know however what font he uses on xzibits back in the lost angel tattoo.
was up cartoon I just wanted to know where is your shop at. hit me up to my e-mail and give
the adress. later
I have a question. were can i find some of your art work and paintings
on cars? doyou have a web site of something?
Que onda? I recently found out about his work from a friend. Me, being an art fanatic, I think it’s great that he’s bringing the brown culture into the art world.
Peace!
I like the way you use black and white to make a break through.
Def
WHATS UP HOMES JUST WANT TO GIVE YOU MUCHO LOVE ON YOUR FIRME GIFTH YOU HAVE ON BEING THE MICHEAL ANGELO OF TATTOO FROM THE SUR SIDE I PLAN ON HOOKING UP WITH YOU AND GETTING INKED UP BY THE ONE AND ONEY MISTER CARTOON MUCH RESPECT TO YOU FROM “BIG PHILER” FROM SAN FER 818LS
mr cartoon is the greatest his one of my influences in creating designs and specially in tattooing i first dicovered his design in cypress hill’s album cover hits from the bong i liked cus its kida dark and creepy… thats all stay up homes peace one love.
Q-vo homeboy cartoon, is me snoopz just wanted to let it be known that your the best, gracias for all the help over the years and homeboy (Cartoon) is a vato that will always give you a helping hand.
Snoopz
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waz up vatos tha fo can do his shit .i represent that sur side 13 representando a todos los surenos from around the world
mr.cartoon is sick!!! he noes how to put black n white together.
hey i would like more info on getting a tat a contact number please reply
Those who want to get tats by cartoon have to e-mail him. His web page is http://www.mistercartoon.com
All the contact info is up there.
To get a consultation with him there is a deposit fee. Then you talk about your tat and make an appointment.
Those of you asking about Fonts all his work his custom. He designs it himself.
And after watching much media and reading many articles. Those of you saying how talented and gifted he is, is not paying a compliment to him. He got his skills through his hard work, and the time he puts into everything he does.
Hope this helps other fans.
Im out!
CAN ANY ONE TELL ME HOW I CAN TALK TO MR CARTOON TO SET UP A TIME AND DATE FOR SOME ART WORK?
God I want a Mr. Cartoon tattoo some day. Great post. GREAT. Where'd you get the price quotes? Email me if you can. Much respect. — Ruiner