TRAILER OF THE WEEK

Trip out on one of my favorite movies of all time.. We have been having it on rotation here at the shop. Go to Amoeba and buy yourself one.

THE EYE OF THE TIGER

Here is another recent one for you. Our client wanted to get a Japanese inspired Tiger with a twist.

CHASING THE DRAGON

Check out this Shoulder to Chest piece that our client just got.. He wanted to go with a Japanese Dragon.

ALWAYS AND FOREVER

Here is another recent piece that is a remix of a memorial tattoo dedicated to his Mother..

THUG LIFE

Trip out on this Chest Piece.. He wanted to blast key to his success across his chest!

DIAMONDS ARE FOR EVER

This is a recent tattoo on one of our clients who came through from New Zealand.. He wanted to pay his Respect to his mother with a dedication portrait.

Recent Party Caricatures

I still quite enjoy doing "Party Caricatures" at various events, whether they be corporate events or smaller private parties. Today I was hired to draw at the bridal shower of Carole Ratulowski and her husband-to-be, Ollie (who wasn't allowed to show up until the end, poor guy!). The happy couple are pictured in the first two photos, with several of the guests pictured after them. I wish I'd taken a lot more photos, but I'd forgotten I'd brought my camera until I was well into drawing them. Unfortunately, by that time I was also having problems with the bright sunshine streaming through the window playing havoc with the balance of the lighting. I've adjusted several of them to lighten the guests, while keeping the caricatures as untouched as possible. I'm afraid I'm no photographer!







This last young lady was so pretty - somewhat reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn with her big eyes and angular little jawline.

The following three pics are of Lesley and Peter Skingley and their son Connor. I'd sketched at Peter's birthday shindig about a month ago. I am certainly open to drawing at any events in the Toronto and Mississauga area, so for those in the GTA who might be interested in booking me for upcoming events, please email me for rates and availability. Remember, Christmas is coming up soon!

SOUL SUNDAY

Check out this song by Joe Bataan. Born on the East Coast but supported on the West. He started his music career in 1965 and formed his first band, Joe Bataan and the Latin Swingers.

SOGGY BOTTOM BOYS

This is one of the sickest movies. It's a couple years old but a classic. There is supposed to be a connection between this movie and the Bible. Lets see if you can see find the connections.

THE PEACEMAKER

Tony Touch came thru today to get his first tattoo.. He wanted to pay homage to his culture with a Taino Indian.

FALL FROM GRACE

Trip out on this one.. Our client wanted to go outside the box and get a Baby Cherub Angel with a twist.

KEEP IT O.G.!

This is the latest from our client Yone from Yokahama Japan.. Trip out on the Bull Original Lettering done by Jack Rudy..

Roy Raymonde

I was sorry to read about the recent passing of cartoonist Roy Raymonde. In my opinion Raymonde was the most underrated of the Playboy cartoonists. His style might not be as flashy or artsy as Cole, Sokol or Kiraz, but he was a fantastic cartoonist with great life, appeal and personality in his drawings.












Obit here.

ARMED TO THE TEETH!

Check out this new collaboration project we did with Sony Pictures. The Armored truck under went a complete makeover from what you see in the film.. We had to lay a black to be a base coat before we started the mural.. The Mural itself took to days to execute and clear. Customizing the interior was next. A jail cell theme is what we went for inside. Trip out on the custom jail bars, stainless steel sink, the centerfolds and graffiti that give it an authentic feel.

NYC NOVEMBERS 16th - 25th 09

ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR, AND WE WILL BE TRAVELLING TO NYC FOR 10 DAYS IN NOV !!! FOR APPOINTMENTS, ASST@MISTERCARTOON.COM

SOUL SUNDAY

This song is the bomb and it brings to mind hickeys and hair nets. This song never plays out and sounds incredible coming of a 39 Chevy on the way to a car show. We have also featured the song Million Dollars by The Soul Generation on Soul Sunday. Check back with us next week for another classic cut.

GET YOUR "GFE" RIGHT HERE!

Check out this movie! Sasha Grey does great acting and is very believable as a high end prostitute. Check her other films like "Road side Ass-istance" where she is as equally good.

BEHIND THE SCENES!

Estevan Oriel + Mister Cartoon create Snoop Dogg album cover

Snoop Dogg | MySpace Music Videos

Here is a clip of some of the behind the scenes on the album artwork for the new Snoop Dogg project..

THE FASHION WALK TONIGHT

Tonight is the Downtown Fashion Walk. Stop by the store and check out some of our new merchandise. Check this site for more info or on their blog.

GEORGE CARLIN

We
just watched George Carlin Its bad for ya in the tattoo shop and I
don't think I've laughed harder. So here is a clip from one of his shows.
shows..

The Great Al Martino

This morning I awoke to the very sad news that singer Al Martino had passed away at the age of 82. Though I am grateful that he enjoyed a long and happy life and career, I am personally saddened because, of all the legendary Italian American crooners that I've long admired, Al Martino was the only one whom I'd actually had the pleasure to see several times in concert and meet in person.

Al Martino had been very successful starting from the 1950s, and particularly through the 60s and early 70s, with a string of song hits including Here In My Heart, Spanish Eyes and Volare. However, as many of my generation probably were, I was initially most aware of Al Martino from his film performance in The Godfather, where he played Johnny Fontane, a singer with movie aspirations clearly modeled on Frank Sinatra at the time Sinatra was fighting for the role in From Here To Eternity. Because the movie (and the original novel) depicted Fontane as having influential friends within the mafia, Frank Sinatra was none too happy with either the character or with Al Martino for playing the role. I gather that Frank held a grudge against Al ever since that time.

But in the years after The Godfather, I became a big fan of Al Martino, just as I loved all of those legendary Italian American singers like Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin. In fact, when my fellow highschoolers were all grooving to such 1970s newcomers as Elton John and Billy Joel, one of my favourite songs from the pop charts of that era was Al Martino's To The Door Of The Sun. Yeah, I was a weird kid, always with tastes that were more in keeping with my parents' generation. I remember the way Al Martino looked at that time, with the huge sideburns and mane of black hair, very similar to that of his contemporary and longtime friend, Engelbert Humperdinck. It was this look which I decided to capture in the above caricature.



About seven or eight years ago, Al Martino had been making regular stops here in Mississauga every couple of years on his concert tours, playing at Stage West in a dinner show format. My Mom and I were both big fans, so it was always nice to get together with her to go see Al in concert. I believe we saw him on four occasions, and it was on the third where I worked up the caricature and framed up the original to present to him. What was wonderful about Al was that he would always greet his fans out in the Stage West lobby after his show, and he was quite thrilled when I presented him with my framed art. He happily obliged to sign a print for me to add to my growing collection of showbiz memorabilia. Shortly thereafter, I was really excited to receive the following message on my website guestbook from Al's wife Judi:

Dear Pete,

What a wonderful surprise I got when my husband, Al Martino, came home from his recent tour of Canada. There was a fantastic caricature of him that you had done. You definitely captured him and I absolutely LOVE it. I have gotten so much pleasure out of seeing it.
Al has a studio here at our house and it now is very proudly displayed. We both thank you for your kindness. And what a talent. You have made our world a much happier place. God Bless You.


On the next visit, Judi accompanied him on tour, so I went up to say hi when I saw her in the lobby before the show chatting with the concert promoter. She was so sweet and insisted that I come back to see Al again after the show. When I saw them in the lobby later, Al happily greeted me and again expressed how grateful he was to me for doing his caricature. They were both such lovely people that I asked if I could take a photo of them together, which you can see pictured above. Al Martino was such a wonderful entertainer with that rich operatic baritone, and he was also a real gentleman. I will personally miss him so much, but am grateful for having had a chance to meet him several times. My sincere condolences go out to Al's wife Judi and their family.

Here are a couple clips to enjoy of Al Martino in performance. The first, singing his big hit, Spanish Eyes, and the second singing a song he recorded in the later years of his life, the poignant tale of an Italian immigrant first arriving in America, Come Share The Wine. As you can hear in that second clip, Al Martino's voice was still so rich and strong even into his later years.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Here is a tattoo from the Archives of Freddie Ljungberg when he came thru to get his tattoo..

THE WALK

Here are a couple fliks from the last Artwalk.. Thanks to everyone who came out to support and Willie T for the images.

SOUL SUNDAY

The Temprees are one of my favorite groups I use to listen to in High School. This music reminds me of old times and their lyrics also apply to my life today. Invest in the Temprees greatest hits and see how it effects your life.

REAL BOMBING

For all you sickoes that vandalizm and graffiti art check out TKO destroying the West Coast all the way down to Mexico..

TAPOUT 60

Today was a good day, we delivered the collaboration car Tap Out / Sanctioned promo vehicle to Tap Out. Its a 1960 convertible Impala candy painted and pin stripped by Steve Deman interior by Top Stitch and hand built and designed at Skid Row Motors in down town LA, Murals by Mister Cartoon AKA the kid AKA Mister nobody AKA Dad. He also designed the 22 inch staggered 2 piece wheels. This car has air bags that makes it lay close to the floor, the bags are powered by universal air. This Car is a frame off restoration with a chrome under carriage and candy painted undies. Disk breaks help slow down the 348 motor and the 700 R transmission, this car has big beat in the trunk powered by Rokford Fosgate, Later on we will show you the details of the murals and interior plus its first official photo shoot.

FANTASY FACTORY

Yesterday I went on a local field trip to Rob Dyrdek's "Fantasy Factory" to see my friend Drama to hand deliver his Cartoon edition Metro PCS. I got the grand tour and the place looked bigger than the one I seen on t.v. The new season sounds like its going to be the shit.. Thanks to the Fantasy Factory for the hospitality.
Check out the one of a kind Righteous Kill Poster.