I'm having a blast buzzing original pieces on the best folks ever! This one is a tribute to my client, James's brother he lost. Valentino is also the name he chose for his eldest child. Heavy content made real w the dragon looking over his shoulder, protecting he and his son. This is a really special experience for us both, and I am grateful to have James's complete faith and trust. #tattoo #tattoos #japanesetattoo #winning #dragon #dragontattoo #memorialtattoo #eastbaytattoo #bayareatattoo #5102331979 #acetattoo #europeandragon #dungeonsanddragons
GOODBYE! I truly LOVE doing coverup tattoos. The can change your life. Here we see a cultural piece run over some busted ass ghetto shit. Senõr Perez is VERY happy w his new found pride in his left arm! Feel free to come by the shop to talk about what YOU need. #shootatext #5102331979 #japanesetattoo #winning #walkintattoo #acetattoo #californiatattoo #tattoo #tattoos #eastbaytattoo #colortattoo #blackandgreytattoo #mexicantattoo #traditionaltattoo #sailorjerry #mikemalone #davidrogerson #ogacetattoo
Fuck Around Friday was a rousing success yet again! SO MUCH FUN with friends new and old! The wrist tattoo w time literally flying was on a dear friend of 25 years. She saw the image on a crypt in Italy, and I drew it up for her on the spot and put it on handily. The Templar logo was buzzed on in short order in good cheer as well.... Too much fun to not share. # #walkintattoo #fuckaroundfriday #acetattoo #ogacetattoo #eastbaytattoo #blackandgreytattoo #tattoo #tattoos #winning #japanesetattoo #davidrogerson #mikemalone #templar #hourglass #5102331979
You know what to file this one under.... #ogacetattoo #gettothechoppa #fuckaroundfindout #tattoo
Why we work so hard as a family... Thank you all for your kindness, and support. Becoming a father this year is beyond my wildest dreams. #chopper #gettothechoppa #knucklehead #harley #tattoo #familyman #wraith #davidrogerson #ogacetattoo #traditionaltattoo #eastbaytattoo #acetattoo
I don't have any wipe reveal skills or cool instructions for my clients to roll their arms around...Just grabbing that shit and going. I like documenting my work the LEAST in my list of work duties. I dig doing tattoos and love my clients, but SUCK w photography. Except dog photos... #sailorjerry #mikemalone #5102331979 #californiatattoo #bayareatattoo #archangelmichael #patriot #peacemaker #colt #guns #gunshow #firedup #usa #thinblueline #skulltattoo #norcaltattoo #eastbaytattoo #elcerrito #electricrodeo #elcerritotattoo #acetattoo #ogacetattoo #blackandgreytattoo #aspshootingrange #willtradeforguns #5102331979 #davidrogerson
Kerry King's personal player, one of the last USA BC RICH custom shop guitars produced. A good friend was close w Kerry's tech, and I got tipped off back in 2000ish, and swooped on this. A few years later, I hung w Kerry for an afternoon, and he played and signed this hefty axe. He was a little peeved I snatched it. #slayer #Kerryking #bcrich #bcrichguitars #flyingv #kahler #emg #slayernation #hanneman #metal #hella #hesher #kkv #available #guitar #personalplayer
Fun Rollo Banks piece from 1982. People come in and see all the Mike Malone flash, and ask if I don't draw my own stuff. I put what I want to tattoo on the wall. I draw all day everyday and I enjoy it. But, when I get to lay a simple Rollo/Malone joint down, I get really happy as it's a way of keeping my mentor and hero alive in this world. Thank you Damion!! #acetattoo #traditionaltattoo #tattoos #tattoo #elcerrito #eastbaytattoo #electricrodeo #elcerritotattoo #bayareatattoo #californiatattoo #davidrogerson #5102331979 #mikemalone #sailorjerry #1033 #americanatattoos
I really enjoy doing religious tattoos, especially Catholic pieces. My favorite subject in that field is "Our Mother of Sorrows". The great Mark Mahoney of @shamrocksocialclub gave me my first book on Holy Cards 12 years ago. She's so amazing visually and spiritually. The elements of forgiveness and redemption are so special and what we need in this world RIGHT NOW. This one went on Yelmy today, another pal of Victor... who I thank so much for referring his favorite people to me. KEEP THESE WONDERFUL PIECES COMING!!! #5102331979 #tattoo #tattoos #californiatattoo #eastbaytattoo #bayareatattoo #backpiecetattoo #blackandgreytattoo #catholic #ourmotherofsorrows #traditionaltattoo #mikemalone #norcaltattoo #elcerrito #elcerritotattoo #acetattoo #ogacetattoo #redpencil #reddoor #christ #customtattoo #davidrogerson
Just having the BEST TIME at the shop lately. WONDERFUL clients and old faithful friends just RALLYING for my best work. I'm being pushed to dial my skills in for the most personal and strong pieces possible. THANK YOU! This is a new compa/primo, Tony who's related to a longtime client and pal, Victor. So stoked to start this sizable Archangel Michael half sleeve on him. He and I are both into Yerba Mate, and he brought me a huge Argentinian brick of the excellent tea! Love you brother, I appreciate your kindness and thank you for sharing your family with me, they are amazing! #californiatattoo #bayareatattoo #elcerrito #elcerritotattoo #electricrodeo #ogacetattoo #tattoo #tattoos #thinblueline #archangelmichael #christ #christiantattoo #satan #slayer #norcaltattoo #acetattoo #davidrogerson #5102331979 #mikemalone #sailorjerry #blackandgreytattoo
So nice to have a day to work around the house and MAYBE even rest a little between drawings. This is how I get my mind to the places that created the work above. I'm really excited and feeling truly blessed with all of the bold and demanding work I've been pressed into producing at the shop lately! AMAZING clients from WAAAAY back, and some new SUPER serious referral clients that are REALLY making me step up my game. It's really exhilarating and exhausting to be so challenged at this stage of my career. I'm on FIRE and loving it. THANK YOU my beloved partners in art, my supporters and my lifeblood...I call you my clients, but you are in fact FAMILY. I love you...😘❤💥 #gratitude #tattoo #tattoos #acetattoo #ogacetattoo #customtattoo #japanesetattoo #coveruptattoo #eastbaytattoo #electricrodeo #elcerritotattoo #elcerrito #bayareatattoo #californiatattoo
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! Sometimes you just gotta fly your flag! My homeboy Guillermo scored a Ford "Shoebox" a while back, and he's obviously pretty juiced! #ford #shoebox #merc #hotrod #kustom #kustomkulture #roth #bigdaddy #elcerritotattoo #ogacetattoo #acetattoo #eastbaytattoo #electricrodeo #motorcraft #henryj #lowbrow #billetproof #lowrider #praisethelowered #davidrogerson #tattoo #tattoos #traditionaltattoo #custom #chopped #choptop #genewinfield #barris
Half sleeve being pulled into a full sleeve over the course of an afternoon...No worries. I do fancy, not fussy. When you get sick of dealing with wannabe rockstar "tattoo artists" and just want quality tattooing done by someone w 25+ years in the craft....call 5102331979. This sleeve is on a friend I started tattooing as a teenager. Now she's a mother of two and quite a successful career woman. I'm here for the long haul, and will stand behind you and my work. Thanks for looking. #bigpimpin #japanesetattoo #elcerrito #eastbaytattoo #electricrodeo #hella #colortattoo #californiatattoo #norcaltattoo #bayareatattoo #5102331979 #acetattoo #ogacetattoo #elcerritotattoo #davidrogerson #mikemalone
Shiva is now all BLUE on @bruixa23 ! So good to get back in the horse w this piece, and catch up w Rebekah...so much has changed for the better with both of us! She's a dear friend who is getting ready to LIGHT IT UP in her life. #japanesetattoo #hindutattoo #shiva #shivatattoo #shivlingam #cobra #backpiece #backpiecetattoo #tattoo #tattoos #hellaclean #mikemalone #davidrogerson #acetattoo #ogacetattoo #colortattoo #eastbaytattoo #californiatattoo