My fiance Blaise got the best tattoos in the world from Mr Cartoon .. Gangta ;;;;;;; . Every where we go people stop him from his clown faced statue of liberty to his F train .. I feel like the tattoos i have are crap because i got them done from random artists when i was young ... Remember a good tattoo isnt cheap and a cheap tattoo isnt good .. ;0
Review Source:Cartoon is the best not because of anything else but pure talent and dedication.
I first went to him not knowing exactly what to expect. His assistant Hunter was extremely professional and makes you feel at home right away. Actually all his staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. Then it comes to the tattoo, there is no cheating here, his work is beautiful and timeless. It costs more but its with you for life and you will be proud! I can't wait to go back..
Alright, here's the skinny on Cartoon. He is a very talented tattoo artist. He has also cultivated a massive ego and lost his sense of character and being in touch with "real" people on the street level. In 2003 he did a wonderful arm piece for me. When he was done he asked me if I knew how much it would cost and I said no, I had not been informed. $1000. WHAT? Holy fudge. I paid, after all you need to get the best because you are going to wear it forever. That is not even my issue with the man and the establishment. My issue lies with his flat out denial to finish the rest of my arm after I paid another $100 and waited three months in 2006. He wanted to do my other arm and lambasted me for getting other ink below his piece. When I pressed and brought up the fact that it was my arm he said he could not do it and pointed me toward the garage door. I demanded my deposit back and he looked into his wallet and came up short so he didn't pay me my money back! I walked out in disgust but adored the adornment of cherry lowriders and one seriously pimped out ice cream truck. I guess when you are doing $1000 ink appts and flat out ripping off people for $100 deposits you can throw around some capital on flashy whips.
Review Source:Super exclusive tattoo studio hidden in downtown LA; be prepared to shell out some major dough for a one-of-a-kind Mister Cartoon tattoo! I did and it was worth every dollar. Just remember, a quality tattoo ain't cheap. And like the lady said before me, he was and is an extremely cool and humble dude; you will be amazed at how nice he is.
And who knows? While you're getting tattooed there you might see some famous faces swing by.
"Finally a store that was born and raised in LA. For the first time on the streets of LA you can walk in and feel a true low rider experience."
True to the character of the talent inside, this place is a diamond in the rough. In the heart of Downtown's Skid Row is the Soul Assassins Retail shop which is also doubles as home to Mr. Cartoon's Tattoo Shop. The shop itself is humble but don't be fooled because this is one of the BEST shops on the WEST Coast for black and grey fine line. This is  jailhouse style made perfection. If you don't know who MR. C is, just think 50 Cent's huge back piece for reference. This place is appointment only so don't expect to walk in and sit down; that's only if you make it through "Thriller-Ville" first. Not for the faint of heart. No Starbucks, Mc D's or gentrification, RAW RAW RAW, I loved it.
It's on the corner of 6th and Los Angeles. Place sticks out but holds it's respect with the work inside. Cool ass vato loco flipping styles I grew up admiring. I'm gushing but it's really that spectacle. The retail shop is gangster too. Estevan Orio photos and Joker Brand gear so you can retire your beat Dodgers jersey and cap.
You can reach the shop through the link posted. It's the safest way as well... no joke.
I most likely will regret having posted this but doubt any kid from the Cha Cha or stray West Slimer will go there alone to ruin it.
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