Artist Research & Visual Response - Mister Cartoon

Mister Cartoon

(Mark Machado)

BIO:

He is of Mexican/American descent.

Began his career as a graffiti artist in the 1980's.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, USA.

He's a tattooist and also designs album covers, logos, advertisements, and custom lowrider car murals. 

He appeared in the documentary called "Scarface: Origins of a Hip Hop Classic", and a film is being made about his life

WORK:

http://hypebeast.com/2011/4/mister-cartoon-at-moca-art-in-the-streets

http://itsmikeonabike.blogspot.co.nz/2010/10/mister-cartoon-art.html

VISUAL RESPONSE:

I love the graffiti typo in the previous pic and how he has incorporated a character in the midst of it all.

Self-portrait sketch collaborating some of mister cartoons clown designs.

REFERENCES:

http://hypebeast.com/2011/4/mister-cartoon-at-moca-art-in-the-streets

http://www.skidrowtattoo.com/?cat=7

http://www.mistercartoon.com/

http://therealmrcartoon.blogspot.co.nz/