Growing up there was a hobby shop next to the grocery store. They sold magazines, comic books, skateboards, spray paint, and model cars. They had a small section of lowriders. 64 Impalas, Cutlass, Monte Carlos, and other classics. This place was like heaven. They had kits that added hydraulics to some of the cars.

I would spend days assembling and painting my cars. I also spent time reading Lowrider magazine. That's where I was introduced to airbrushing. I thought those guys have the best job ever. They get to draw on cars and trucks and get paid. I would practice drawing the women in the magazine and the cars. I was obsessed.

I learned about Mr. Cartoon about that time and began to follow his work. Not only was he a dope tattoo artist, but he could also paint signs and airbrush too. I kept up with his work and respected his unique style and approach. This sketch is of the legendary Mister Cartoon.