‘Checker Demon Cab Ride from Stuttgart to London, (with Luke, Filip, Titine, Tino, and Sue)', oil on linen, 24” x 48”, 2020
Inspired by a road trip from Stuttgart, Germany to the London Tattoo Convention in Luke Atkinson’s Checker Demon Taxi Cab. En epic day’s journey with tattoo royalty Filip and Titine Leu on board.
‘Portrait of the Artist, Lyle Tuttle, on the Gypsy Chuck Wagon, Ukiah, CA’, oil on canvas, 72” x 48”, 2019-2022
Lyle Tuttle, the world’s most iconic and cherished tattoo artist, at home, standing inside the doorway of Captain Don Leslie’s Gypsy Chuck Wagon. His legacy as an American pioneer and historian of all that is ’Tattoo’ will live on forever. A fiercely charismatic human, Lyle Tuttle was a maverick, an icon and a true friend to all. His spirit is sorely missed. Lyle’s body suit has been well documented over the past seventy years, much of his body being tattooed by the legendary Bert Grimm, including his whole torso. Other tattoos on Lyle by CJ Pop Eddy, Pat Martynuik, Ralph ‘Duke’ Kaufman, Al Miller, Ralph Johnstone, Jerry Pope, Amund Dietzel, Horiyoshi II, Himself and many others.
‘Portrait of the Artist, Bill Salmon, 5 views’, oil on canvas, 72” x 68”, 2019-2022
Bill Salmon was a visionary force in the tattoo community. Bill and his wife, Junko Shimada - Junii Salmon, inspired the tattoo community with their love for the tattoo arts and each other. Their tattoo studio in San Francisco, Diamond Club, has been a long time artist destination for creativity and inspiration. Bill’s imaginative mind knew no bounds, always engaged in youthful conversation and transcendent philosophy. Bill’s body suit was a testament to his inventive spirit, largely tattooed by Don Ed Hardy throughout the late 70’s and 80’s. A long history of innovative tattooists had embellished Bill’s flesh, including work from Junii Salmon, Ed Hardy, Filip Leu, Titine Leu, Greg Irons, Leo Zulueta, Jack Rudy, Guy Aitchison, Good Time Charlie Cartwright, Freddy Corbin, Freddy Negrete, Chuck Eldridge, Tin-Tin, Bob Roberts, Horitoshi 1, Horizakura, Horimitsu, Toshihide, Vyvyn Lazonga, Thom DeVita, Dan Thome, Lyle Tuttle, Horiyoshi 3, Pat Martynuik, Tsukasa Mouri, Andy Hinton, Chris Brand, Brian Kaneko, Yoni Zilber, Shad, Shige, Brian Everett, Loretta Leu, Roy Corona, Henry Goldfield, Dan Higgs, Mick from Zurich, S’ua Suluape Paulo, Bernie Luther, his Mom and Dad, and many more. The loose, colorful background in the painting is an homage to the psychedelic alien wizard, the late Mr. Bill Salmon.
'Portrait of the Artist, Don Ed Hardy', oil on linen, 36” x 24”, 2020, Collection of John Brusger
Don Ed Hardy has done more than any artist in the history of tattooing to advance the craft and educate the masses on the power and relevance of the tattoo arts. I spent the day with Ed at his painting studio in San Francisco a couple of years ago, this painting is a reflection of that experience. The tattoos on Ed’s arms by Hong Kong Tom Yeomans, Pinky Yun, Horihide (Kazuo Ogiri), and Don Ed Hardy.
'Paris Salon: The Judges Table: Tin-Tin, Kari Barba, Luke Atkinson, Filip Leu, Bill Salmon, ' oil on panel, 24" x 48", 2018, Collection of Tin-Tin
'Portrait of the Artist, Sua Suluape Toetu'u, Aisea', oil on canvas, 30" x 24", 2009, Collection of Russ Abbott
'Portrait of the Artist, Chantal Menard', oil on canvas, 40” x 60”, 2007, Personal Collection
Southern California assemblage artist, Chantal Menard, has been the muse of many artists from the region.
'Portrait of the Artist, Bob Roberts', oil on canvas, 72” x 36”, 2008, Collection of Corey Miller
Bob Roberts first started professionally tattooing in 1973. An accomplished saxophonist, Bob played with Ruben and the Jets, Hot Tuna, the New York Dolls, and the Offs. His paintings have largely enjoyed an underground reputation as a living legend among the international body art community.
I spent the day at Bob Roberts’ World Famous Spotlight Tattoo on Melrose Ave, in Los Angeles. Bob allowed me the time and space to spend the day there and talk, take photos of him at work, and shoot for a portrait painting. I was there fo a fews hours soaking up the experience, but didn’t have an image that jumped out to me as something to represent this powerful force in the tattoo world. By the end of the day, I think Bob may have been over it. We took some photos of him with his dog, and then finally, he gave me this gesture that I think captures Bob’s attitude and strength.
'Portrait of the Artist, Grime (Large Scale Head Study)', oil on canvas, 60" x 52", 2012
Larger than life, Grime’s artistic contributions to tattooing, graffiti and the art world in general have been monumental. In this oversized portrait, I wanted to celebrate Grime’s impact through scale, but also explore the physical surface of the painting, utilizing layers of thick impasto paint to reflect Grime’s flesh, who himself suffered 3rd degree burns over the majority of his body as a child.
'Portrait of the Artist, Shige (Shigenori Iwasaki), 9 views', Triptych, oil on canvas, 72" x 108" (36" x 36" x 36"), 2010-2012 .
Japanese virtuoso tattooist, Shigenori Iwasaki’s body suit on display in nine views. The majority of work on his body tattooed by the enigmatic and influential master tattooist, Filip Leu.
'Portrait Study of the Artist, Leo Zulueta', oil on linen panel, 20" x 16", 2022
‘Portrait Study of the Artist, Henry Goldfield’, oil on wood, 18” x 24”, 2018, Collection of The Lyle Tuttle Tattoo Collection
‘Portrait of the Artist, Loretta Leu, Head Study’, oil on canvas panel, 20” x 16”, 2020, Collection of The Leu Family Iron
Loretta Leu, The mother of tattooing, matriach of the pioneering Leu Family Irons.
‘The Hurtado Family’, oil on canvas, 48” x 36”, 2018, Collection of Nikko and Joanne Hurtado
’The Hurtado Family’ is an intimate rendition of a tattooist’s family at home, engaged in having fun together. Nikko Hurtado has redefined and pioneered the modern color realism tattoo aesthetic. His contributions to the craft of tattooing are well respected and admired across the globe. This family portrait is a window into a vibrant Mexican American family being creative and sharing the artistic experience.
’Tattooed Self Portrait, Dragon Back Study (Tattoo by Jason Kundell)’, oil on canvas, 18” x 36”, 2024
A painting study of my tattooed back, by the artist Jason Kundell. The focus is on the power, colors and linear aspect of Kundell’s tattoo design.
Collection of Gary and Erica Pressman
'Triple Portrait of the Artist, Chris Brand', oil on canvas, 36" x 48", 2022
Three views of the enigmatic force, Chris Brand. An Uglar works pioneer, Chris’ art and tattoos are singular in style, concept and approach. The tattoos on Chris’s torso and arms by Bob Roberts, Ryudaibori (formerly San José Horitaka), Yokohama Horiyoshi 3, Mark Mahoney, Jack Rudy, Chuey Quintanar, Good Time Charlie Cartwright, Bill Salmon, Junii, Horitomo, Wido DeMarval, Mike Rubendall, Satoru Koizumi, Shuichi Fujimora, Osaka Horitsune 3 (formerly Miyazo), Tom Tilden, Stan Corona, Antonio Mejia, Sulu’ape Keone Nunes, Xiucoatl Mejia, and Maya Giernet.
Portrait of the Artist, Freddy Corbin', oil on canvas, 48" x 36" ,2016, Collection of Tin-Tin
Freddy Corbin, Mr. Nice Guy
'Portrait of the Artist, Tin-Tin', oil on canvas, 40" x 30", 2016, Collection of Tin-Tin
‘Portrait of the Artist, Alex Binnie’, oil on linen panel, 20” x 16”, 2023
Enigmatic English tattooist, printmaker and painter, Alex Binnie. I referenced Alex’ own painting by overlapping graphic elements over his torso, neck and background.
'Portrait of the Artist, Adrian Lee', oil on linen, 40" x 30", 2012, Collection of Adrian Lee
'Portrait Study of the Artist, Vyvyn Lazonga' oil on linen panel, 20" x 16", 2022
'Portrait of the Artist, Dana Brunson, 4 views' oil on canvas, 36" x 64", 2022
'Portrait Study of the Artist, JD Crowe' oil on canvas, 32" x 32", 2023
'Portrait of the Artist, Jo Harrison', 54” x 44”, oil on canvas, 2009, Collection of John Brusger
We had to keep the boots on.
‘Portrait of the Artist, Paul Booth’, oil on canvas, 38” x 34”, 2005, Collection of Paul Booth
‘Malice and Mogwai’, oil on canvas, 44” x 30”, 2024
A formal portrait of punk Icon Malice Mcmunn with her baby dog Mogwai, amongst some of her cherished horror film relics.
Collection of Gary and Erica Pressman
‘Portrait of the Artist, Mike Dorsey, Head Study’, oil on canvas panel, 20” x 16”, 2019-2020, Collection of Mike Dorsey
'Portrait of the Artist, Alexxx Abreu / Body suit by Filip Leu and Vlady', oil on canvas, 40" x 60", 2019
‘Portrait of the Artist, Suluape Pili Mo’o’, oil on linen, 24” x 16”, 2024
Spiritual Polynesian tattooist Suluape Pili Mo’o’, gave me the honor of photographing him for a painting, specifically showing the details of his hand made tattoo needles. This portrait is a study for a larger scale painting of the artist at work.
‘Portrait of the Artist, Mikael de Poissy', oil on panel, 36" x 24" ,2017, Collection of Mikael de Poissy
'Henry Lewis Head Studies (after Rubens)', oil on panel, 15" x 30", 2012, Personal Collection
'Portrait of the Artist, Rick Walters', oil on canvas, 50" x 36", 2008, Collection of Sherry McKenna
‘Portrait of the Artist, Tennessee Dave James’, oil on panel, 20” x 16”, 2007, Collection of Billy Shire
‘Portrait of the Artist, Shanghai Kate Hellenbrand, Study1', oil on panel, 12” x 9”, 2016, Collection of Kate Hellenbrand
'Portrait of the Artist, Professor Don Deaton, Sea Tramp Tattoo, Portland, OR', oil on linen panel, 24" x 18", 2020
'Portrait of the Artist, Thom deVita', oil on canvas, 60" x 42", 2013
‘Portrait of the Artist, Stanley Moskowitz’, oil on panel, 20” x 20”, 2007, Collection of Anthony Civarelli
'Portrait of the Artist, Mark Mahoney', oil on canvas, 72" x 36", 2008, Collection of Mark Mahoney
'Mark Mahoney's Back', oil on canvas, 40" x 48", 2008, Collection of Joshua Barber
'Portrait of the Artist, Margaret Cho, (Mike Davis at Work)', oil on canvas, 24" x 36", 2009, Collection of Margaret Cho
‘Lyle Tuttle in Ukiah, CA, 2019, Double Vision’, oil on canvas, 30” x 24”, 2019
'Portrait Study of the Artist, Bill Salmon', oil on panel, 14” x 11”, 2020, Personal Collection
'Portrait of the Artists, James Kern and Tim Kern', oil on canvas / diptych, 36" x 24", 36" x 24", 2010, Collection of Carl Niendorff
'Portrait of Marisa Kakoulas', oil on canvas, 48" x 60", 2010, Collection of Nipat Bussarakonsirivit
'Portrait of the Artist, Crazy Philadelphia Eddie Funk', oil on canvas, 30" x 24", 2009, Private Collection
'Portrait of the Artist, Goodtime Charlie Cartwright', oil on panel, 20" x 16", 2013, Collection of Good Time Charlie's Tattooland / Jack and Carrie Rudy
‘Portrait of the Artists’, Bill and Junii Salmon’, oil on canvas, 30” x 24”, 2018, Collection of Bill and Junii Salmon
‘Portrait of the Artists’, Bill and Junii Salmon, Study 2’, oil on panel, 24” x 30”, 2018, Collection of Bill and Junii Salmon
‘Portrait of the Artist, Carlos Torres, 3 views’, oil on linen, 16” x 32”, 2023
Three views of the pioneering painterly tattooist and artist, Carlos Torres.
‘Portrait of the Artist, Freddy Negrete, Study1', oil on canvas panel, 12” x 9”, 2015, Collection of Freddy Negrete
‘Portrait of the Artist, Isaiah Negrete’ (Collaboration with Pep Williams), oil on linen, 14” x 11”, 2018, Collection of Freddy Negrete
'Portrait of the Artist, Damon Conklin (after Velazquez)', oil on canvas, 36" x 28", 2010, Collection of John Brusger
‘Portrait of the Artist, Mutsuo, oil on canvas, 48” x 30”, 2006, Collection of Holger Dahlen
'Portrait of the Artist, Corey Miller', oil on canvas, 50" x 44", 2008, Collection of Corey Miller
'Portrait of the Artist, Shannon O'Sullivan', oil on canvas, 30" x 24", 2008, Collection of John Trippe
'Portrait of the Artist, Nathan Kostechko, Triple Head Study', oil on wood, 16" x 24", 2014, Personal Collection
'Portrait of the Artist, Bryan Childs, Head Study', oil on panel, 20" x 16", 2009, Private Collection
'Portrait of the Artist, Savannah Colleen’, oil on linen, 26" x 24", 2021
‘Portrait of the Artist, Blaise’, oil on canvas, 36” x 18”, 2018, Collection of Blaise Pillera
'Portrait of the Artist, Rafel Delalande', oil on linen panel, 16" x 12", 2022
‘Portrait of the Artist, Genziana Cocco’, oil on canvas, 20” x 16”, 2018, Collection of Genziana Cocco
‘Portrait of the Artist, Filip Leu’, oil on canvas, 24” x 18”, 2017
‘Portrait of the Artist, Titine Leu’, 30” x 24”, 2017
‘Portrait of the Artist, Luke Atkinson’, oil on canvas, 40” x 30”, 2017, Collection of Tin-Tin
‘Portrait of the Artist, Kari Barba, oil on canvas, 20” x 16”, 2017
'Portrait of the Artist, Henry Lewis, with Black Panther)', oil on canvas, 30" x 24", 2016, Collection of Seth Ciferri
'Tattooed Self Portrait at 39', oil on canvas, 30" x 24", 2010
'Portrait of the Artist, Kim Saigh', oil on canvas, 24" x 18", 2009, Personal Collection
'Abstract Self Portrait II', oil on canvas, 40" x 66", 2013, Collection of M. Voltz
‘Portrait of the Artist, Ichibay’, oil on canvas, 20” x 16”, 2017, Collection of Wendy Belzel
‘Portrait of the Artist, Phil Holt’, oil on canvas, 60” x 42”, 2007, Collection of Phil Holt
'Portrait of the Artist, Luke Stewart, Head Study', oil on panel, 24" x 18", 2009, Collection of Dr. Cynthia Elias
'Portrait of the Artist, Jo Harrison, Head Study', oil on panel, 24" x 18", 2009, Collection of Susan Lackey
‘Portrait of the Artist, Trevor McStay’, oil on linen, 30" x 20", 2007, Collection of Trevor and Deb McStay
'Portrait of the Artist, Juan and Otto Geronimo Puente', oil on canvas, 22" x 32", 2008, Collection of Juan Puente
'Portrait of the Artist, Jeff P', watercolor on 300lb Fabriano paper, 30" x 22", 2014, Collection of Jeff P
'Portrait of the Artist, Thom deVita, Study', oil on canvas, 24" x 18", 2015, Collection of Phil Holt
'Portrait of the Artist, Guy Aitchison, Head Study', oil on panel, 20" x 16", 2012, Collection of Larry and Jill Hepp
‘Portrait of the Artist, Henry Lewis’, oil on canvas, 28” x 22”, 2005, Collection of Tony Terrano
'Portrait of the Artist, Darcy Nutt', oil on canvas, 30" x 24", 2009, Collection of Don Bouchard
'Portrait of the Artist, Jack Rudy and his '32', oil on canvas, 36" x 54", 2008, Collection of Dennis and Annette Barber
'Portrait of the Artist, Jack Rudy (Head Study)', oil on panel, 20" x 16", 2009, Collection of Seth Ciferri
‘Portrait of the Artist, Grime’, oil on canvas, 42” x 20”, 2005, Collection of Aaron and Christine Cain
'Portrait of the Artist, Rick Walters', oil on panel, 32" x 24", 2007, Collection of Rick Walters
'Jason and Lula Kundell', oil on canvas, 40" x 48", 2010-2011, Collection of Jason Kundell
'Portrait of the Artist, Kari Barba', oil on canvas, 44" x 32", 2008, Collection of Aaron and Christine Cain
'Portrait of the Artist, Bill Salmon, Triple Head Study', oil on panel, 22" x 34", 2007, Collection of Joel Fried
'Portrait of the Artist, Bob Tyrrell, The Scream', oil on panel, 20" x 16", 2010, Collection of John Brusger
'Portrait of the Artist, Bob Tyrrell (Triple Head Study)', oil on canvas, 24" x 34", 2010, Collection of Bob Tyrrell
'Portrait of the Artist, Doc Price', oil on canvas, 36" x 24", 2019
‘Portrait of the Artist, Norm (Head Studies)’, oil on canvas, 16” x 28, 2007, Collection of Robin Williams
‘Portrait of the Artist, Yutaro Sakai’, oil on canvas, 24” x 30”, 2005, Collection of Johnny Rockit
'Seattle Friends, Heidi Sandhorst and Lauren Ephraim', oil on linen panel, 26" x 12", 2022
'Portrait Study of the Artist, Big Island Mike Castillo’, oil on panel, 12” x 9”, 2018, Collection of Big Island Mike
‘Portrait of the Artist, Alison Casson’, oil on canvas, 36” x 42”, 2006, Private Collection
'Portrait of the Artist, James Spencer Briggs, Head Study', oil on canvas, 20" x 16", 2010, Personal Collection
'Portrait of the Artist, Christina Ramos and her baby dog, Malina', oil on canvas, 24" x 22", 2016, Collection of Christina Ramos
'Portrait of the Artist, Christina Tiger Ramos', oil on panel, 14" x 11", 2019, Personal Collection
'Portrait of the Artist, Zulu, Head Study', oil on linen, 20" x 18", 2013, Collection of Zulu
‘Portrait of the Artist, Mario Barth, 3 Views’, oil on canvas, 24” x 36”, 2019, Collection of Mario Barth
'Portrait Study of the Artist, Lal Hardy', oil on linen panel, 14” x 11”, 2021
'Portrait of the Artist, Nick Baxter, Head Study', oil on panel, 20" x 16", 2010, Collection of the Baxter Family
‘Portrait of the Artist, Greg Rojas’, oil on canvas, 24” x 30”, 2005, Collection of Kevin King
‘Portrait of the Artist, Mike Davis, Head Study’, oil on panel, 12” x 9”, 2018
'Portrait of the Artist, Holly Ellis', oil on panel, 24” x 18”, 2009, Private Collection
'Portrait of the Artist, Jeff Rassier, Head Study', oil on panel, 20" x 16", 2009, Collection of Jeff Rassier
'Portrait of the Artist, Chris Conn', oil on panel, 18" x 14", 2016, Collection of Tyler Borich
'Portrait of the Artist, Dave Fox', oil on canvas, 48" x 24", 2009, Collection of Robert Lindgren
'Portrait of the Artist, Thomas Woodruff', oil on canvas, 72" x 40", 2010
'Portrait of the Artist, Kim Saigh, Head Study 4', oil on panel, 20" x 16", 2010, Personal Collection
'Self Portrait Study at 43', oil on canvas, 16"x 12", 2014, Collection of Shreveport Regional Arts Council
‘Portrait of the Artist, Kim Saigh’, oil on linen, 60” x 44”, 2007, Collection of Kim Saigh