The Idea and the Result (Custom Tattoos by Joshua Leon)

 I met Shane last summer when he brought me an idea for his first tattoo. He described what he wanted for his first tattoo but was not sure about what image he could live with for the rest of his life. So I began with quick thumbnail sketches playing around with the concept.

 After he felt and knew I was on the right direction we pick a thumbnail sketch and proceeded with a more detail sketch while still sculpting the idea.

 By this point we have both agreed on the final design and have begun the tattoo.

 Weeks later...

And quite after a few months I have completed this painting on a human canvas for him and the world to enjoy!

Custom Tattoos

Top of the food chain

 Water color sketch for a potential painting.

 Finally got this Acrylic painting framed "Fast Food"

Komodo studies done at the L.A Zoo

My Younger Days

 Tattooing Along with Tony Ramirez at Venice Beach Ca. Summer of 2011

Houston, Texas Body Art Convention 2011 Tattooing with  Estaban Camacho & Stylo

Some favorite drawings in previous sketchbooks enjoy!

Some fun tattoos I found from previous trips enjoy!

 Houston, Texas 2012

Hollywood, Ca 2010

 Venice Beach, Los Angeles

Phoenix, Arizona 2012

Some of my observational studies from life

Gooch rest in peace buddy. This sketch was done on one of his final days

 Santa Monica figure painting workshop

Malibu Beach California 2013 "Inspiration at it's Finest"