Paul Timman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paul Timman
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Paul working at Sunset Strip Tattoo in Hollywood
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Paul Patterson Timman
September 26, 1972 Toledo, Ohio, United States
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | B.A. Sculptured Glass Cleveland Institute of Art |
| Known for | Tattoo artist |
| Movement | Traditional Japanese, tribal |
| Awards | Best sleeve - Inkslingers Ball, 2009 Design 100 Metropolitan Home |
| Patron(s) | Angelina Jolie, Ben Affleck |
Paul Patterson Timman, born on September 26, 1972, is a famous American tattoo artist. He is also known for designing award-winning dinnerware. Paul's unique tribal designs, his temporary tattoos for movies, and his many celebrity clients have made him a "giant in the industry." The Wall Street Journal even called him the 'Rembrandt of Sunset Strip'! His amazing work has been shown in many tattoo magazines around the world, like Inked (magazine), Tattoo Magazine, and Skin Art.
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Paul Timman's Early Life
Paul Timman was born in Toledo, Ohio, in 1972. He spent most of his childhood and teenage years there. In 1995, he graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art. He earned a special degree in sculptured glass.
Paul started tattooing because his friends encouraged him. He said, "I was going to art school and getting tattooed, so it just made sense." A friend had some tattoo equipment, and his buddies asked him to tattoo them first.
Paul Timman's Career
Paul began his tattooing career from his apartment in Cleveland. Soon, he needed a bigger space. He then got a job at the Toledo Tattoo Company. This was the oldest tattoo studio in that area.
In 1997, Timman moved to Los Angeles, California. He started working at Sunset Strip Tattoo in Hollywood. This is one of the most famous tattoo shops in the world.
Working in Hollywood
While working at Sunset Strip Tattoo, Paul gained many celebrity clients. Some of his famous tattoos include:
- A tribal dragon on Angelina Jolie's lower back.
- A cross on Ben Affleck's arm.
- A large tribal tattoo on Busta Rhymes's back.
- A ring design on Pamela Anderson's finger.
- A banner design on Mark Wahlberg.
- A magic mushroom on Billy Bob Thornton.
Because of his famous clients, Paul also started working in movies, TV shows, and commercials. He would paint temporary tattoos for actors. He also gave expert advice about the tattoo industry. His TV work includes HBO's Big Love and Mad About You. He also worked on ads for Dunlop Tires and "Fairy Snapmother" for Slim Jim (snack food).
Today, Paul Timman still works on the Sunset Strip. He is known as a specialist in tribal designs. He also creates traditional Japanese and Americana style tattoos.
TV Appearances
Since the year 2000, Paul Timman has appeared on many television shows. He was featured on the Pamela Anderson True Hollywood Story. He also appeared on VH1's All Access: Where the stars get their tats in L.A. On this show, he shared stories about his celebrity meetings. He talked about visiting Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's home. He also tattooed Tommy Lee at his kitchen table. Paul was also on A&E's The Star Treatment. In this show, he discussed creating tattoos for Drew Barrymore and Angelina Jolie.
Designing Dinnerware
In 2008, Paul Timman teamed up with Ink Dish. Together, they created a special line of porcelain dinnerware. Paul wanted to help bring tattooing into everyday life. He said, "I knew that if I did my job well, I could bridge the gap between mainstream society and help to introduce tattooing into every day life -- without the process of getting tattooed."
Paul's "Irezumi" dinnerware design was very popular. It was named to Metropolitan Home's 2009 Design 100 list. The design is based on a Japanese tattooing style called Irezumi. It features bright dragons, colorful Koi fish, cherry blossoms, and waves. These elements weave together naturally, just like they would on a body. This unique dinnerware is sold at stores like Fred Segal and other retailers.
