Mister Cartoon Brings Classic Street Style to Rucker Park

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I heard a rumor that you had a run-in with the law at age 17 that changed your life a little bit, and you ended up transitioning from graffiti and enrolling at L.A. Tech to study traditional sign painting.

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What would you say some of the crucial lessons you learned at school were, in terms of solidifying your skill set?

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You were working on cars, clothing, and tattooing, right?

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How did you react to tattooing being very flash heavy, very standard in image, when you now work in such a custom style?

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How do you describe your style now?

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Are you surprised that people have been willing to incorporate that aesthetic into larger scale, national or global campaigns?

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When was the first time you realized that your style had transcended L.A.?

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How much does it mean for you to have a position in art where you can express and push forward a lifestyle that is endemic to you and your surroundings?

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Was that a challenge to you, having to think more globally?

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Did any influence come from basketball?

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