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 September 26, 1972) is a famous American tattoo artist. He also designs award-winning dinnerware. Paul is known for his unique tribal designs. His hand-painted tattoos have appeared in movies. He has also tattooed many celebrities. Because of his amazing work, some people call him the "Rembrandt of Sunset Strip." His art has been shown in many tattoo magazines around the world. These include 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 there. In 1995, he graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art. He earned a degree in sculptured glass. Paul started tattooing after his friends encouraged him. He said it made sense because he was already an art student who loved tattoos.
Becoming a Tattoo Artist
Paul began tattooing 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. He started working at Sunset Strip Tattoo in Hollywood. This is one of the most famous tattoo shops in the world.
Tattooing Celebrities in Hollywood
While working at Sunset Strip Tattoo, Paul gained many famous clients. He created a tribal dragon tattoo for Angelina Jolie. He also tattooed a cross on Ben Affleck's arm. Other famous tattoos include a large tribal design for Busta Rhymes. He also tattooed a ring on Pamela Anderson's finger. Paul created a banner design for Mark Wahlberg. He also tattooed a magic mushroom for Billy Bob Thornton.
Paul's work with celebrities led to jobs in movies and TV shows. He painted temporary tattoos for actors. He also gave 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 Slim Jim (snack food). Today, Paul Timman is known for his tribal designs. He also specializes in traditional Japanese and Americana tattoo styles.
Paul Timman on TV
Since 2000, Paul Timman has appeared on many TV shows. He was 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 clients. He talked about visiting Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony at their home. He also tattooed Tommy Lee at his kitchen table. Paul was also featured on A&E's "The Star Treatment." He spoke about creating tattoos for Drew Barrymore and Angelina Jolie.
Designing Dinnerware
In 2008, Paul Timman worked with Ink Dish. Together, they created a line of porcelain dinnerware. Paul wanted to bring tattoo art 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" design was named one of Metropolitan Home's Top 100 Designs in 2009. This design is based on a Japanese tattoo style called Irezumi. It features colorful dragons and Koi fish. Cherry blossoms and waves are also part of the design. These elements weave together, just like they would on a body. You can find this dinnerware at Fred Segal and other stores.
