Mister Cartoon

Mister Cartoon, born on May 18, 1970, is a well-known tattoo and graffiti artist. His work is so illustrious that he is popularly known as the “tattooist to the stars.” The tattoo artist set up a shop in the early 1990s on the edge of Los Angeles and thereafter began a cultural revolution. Here is everything you need to know about Mister Cartoon.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Mark Machado

Nickname:

Mister Cartoon, Mr. Cartoon, Cartoon

Birth date:

May 18, 1969

Age:

54

Zodiac Sign:

Taurus

Height:

5' 8"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$2 million

Mark's Social Media:

Background

In the recent cultural history of America, there was a time when graffiti was considered vandalism and tattoos were definite markers of bona fide gangsters. Today, everyone, from media moguls to the average Joe, embraces arm sleeves of intricate ink, and graffiti is an art genre. This remarkable transformation to our cultural D.N.A. is partly due to artists like Mister Cartoon.

Mister Cartoon was born Mark Machado on May 18, 1970. He prefers to go by his alias Mister Cartoon. He was born and brought up in Los Angeles, U.S., and was immersed in art from a young age. He first started his career as a graffiti artist and then branched out to create album covers, murals, logos, and tattoos, his most popular art form. His hand-rendered and richly detailed designs draw inspiration from the L.A. of his youth. Notable names in the music industry, like Dr. Dre, Eminem, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg, and 50 Cent, and athletes, such as Carlos Boozer, C.C. Sabathia, and Amar’e Stoudemire, wear his art on their skin. His work in other media has also garnered widespread acclaim, resulting in art shows and gallery appearances in Tokyo, Paris, and London. He also runs a lifestyle-marketing agency in L.A. named SA Studios Global, along with famed photographer Estevan Oriol. Moreover, he has created art for Microsoft, Toyota, Nike, Harley-Davidson, Fox, T-Mobile, Vans, Grand Theft Auto, and Universal.

Career timeline

2003
Mister Cartoon Features in a Documentary

He appears in “Scarface: Origins of a Hip Hop Classic.”

2004
He Features in an Eminem Music Video

He makes his first music video appearance in the video for Eminem's song ‘Stan.’

2020
He Features in a Netflix Documentary

He appears in the Netflix documentary “LA Originals” along with Estevan Oriol.

2021
He Features in a Commercial

He is selected to star in the television commercials for Modelo Beer.

Why We Love Mister Cartoon

  1. The endearing origin of his nickname

    Mister Cartoon earned his nickname from his close friends in high school. His friends began calling him “Cartoon” or “Toons” for his drawing skills and outgoing personality. The name stuck and he carried it on into his adult life, later adding the “Mister.”

  2. His humble beginnings

    Born into a Mexican family in the Harbor area of L.A., he has truly modest beginnings. Growing up, he frequently got into legal troubles, even serving jail time for petty crimes, but later, he decided to use street life as an expression through art.

  3. He gives back to society

    Service to the community has always been an essential part of his career. The artist, therefore, participates in monthly outreach programs and shares his knowledge with young people. Furthermore, he devotes time and effort to several community-based initiatives. For instance, all proceeds from the release of Nike Sportswear x Livestrong x Mister Cartoon Air Force 1 went into the Lance Armstrong Foundation in a bid to fight cancer.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. The Shady Records’ logo

    He created the logo for Shady Records with Eminem.

  2. He has a streetwear clothing brand

    Mister Cartoon runs Joker Brand Clothing in collaboration with Estevan Oriol and B-Real.

  3. He loves hip-hop music

    The tattoo artist is an ardent lover of all things hip-hop.

  4. His style is influenced by the greats

    He drew inspiration in the art world from Jack Rudy, Baby Ray, and Bob Roberts, who affected his style, known as fine line tattooing.

  5. He is hip-hop’s official tattoo artist

    He was named “hip-hop’s official tattoo artist” by “The Source,” the magazine of hip-hop music, culture, and politics.

Mister Cartoon FAQs

Is Mister Cartoon married?

Yes, he is married and has four kids.

Is Mister Cartoon Mexican?

Yes, he is of Mexican descent.

Is Mister Cartoon still tattooing?

He still works at his private tattoo studio in downtown Los Angeles.

Mister Cartoon’s birthday dates

YearDateDay
2024May 18Saturday
2025May 18Sunday
2026May 18Monday
2027May 18Tuesday
2028May 18Thursday

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