Paul Timman
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| name = Paul Timman
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| caption = Paul working at Sunset Strip Tattoo in Hollywood
| birth_name = Paul Patterson Timman
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1972|9|26|mf=yes}}
| birth_place = Toledo, Ohio, United States
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| nationality = American
| field = Tattoo artist
| training = B.A. Sculptured Glass Cleveland Institute of Art
| movement = Traditional Japanese, tribal
| works =
| patrons = Angelina Jolie, Ben Affleck
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| awards = Best sleeve - Inkslingers Ball, 2009 Design 100 Metropolitan Home
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Paul Patterson Timman (born September 26, 1972) is an American tattoo artist and award winning dinnerware designer. Paul's tribal designs, hand painted tattoo work in movies and celebrity clients have made him one of the "giants in the industry"Sorge, Helmut. [http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/gesellschaft/0,1518,150975,00.html "Vereint bis in die Ewigkeit (Goodbye to Eternity)"], Der Spiegel, 2001-08-20. Retrieved on 2008-06-13. called the 'Rembrandt of Sunset Strip' by the Wall Street Journal.Binkley, Christina [https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748704628404576265071793920928 "The Rembrandt of Sunset Strip"], Wall Street Journal, 2011-04-23. Retrieved on 2011-08-17. Timman's work has been featured in tattoo magazines in the USA and internationally including: Inked (magazine),"Cash and Carry", Inked Magazine, 2009-09-01. Tattoo Magazine, and Skin Art.
Early years
Timman was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1972 and spent most of his young life in the region. He graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1995 with a degree in sculptured glass.Sorge, Helmut. [http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/gesellschaft/0,1518,150975,00.html "Vereint bis in die Ewigkeit (Goodbye to Eternity)"], Der Spiegel, 2001-08-20. Retrieved on 2008-06-13. He began tattooing after being encouraged by friends. "I was going to art school and getting tattooed, so it just made sense. A friend had some equipment and I got nominated by some buddies to tattoo them."
Career
He began tattooing out of his apartment in Cleveland, but quickly outgrew his premises and got a job at the Toledo Tattoo Company, the oldest tattoo studio in the region.{{cite web |url=http://www.toledotattoocompany.com |title=Toledo Tattoo Company |accessdate=2008-08-13 }} In 1997 Timman moved to Los Angeles and got a job at one of the most famous tattoo parlors in the world,Milligan, Laura. [http://texasbodyartnews.blogspot.com/2008/02/ranked-in-top-20-best-tattoo-studios-in.html "Gettin’ Inked: 20 of the World’s Most Famous Tattoo Parlors"], Texas Body Art News, 2008-02-02. Retrieved on 2008-06-05. Sunset Strip Tattoo in Hollywood.
=Hollywood=
While working at Sunset Strip Tattoo, Timman acquired a number of celebrity clients.Lucille, Diego. [http://mag.rankmytattoos.com/tattoo-pricing-guidelines.html "Tattoo Pricing"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090227013950/http://mag.rankmytattoos.com/tattoo-pricing-guidelines.html |date=2009-02-27 }}, Rank My Tattoos. Retrieved on 2008-02-12. Notable tattoos include a tribal dragon on Angelina Jolie's lower back, a cross on Ben Affleck's biceps, a large tribal tattoo on Busta Rhymes's back, a ring on Pamela Anderson's finger, a banner design on Mark Wahlberg, and a magic mushroom on Billy Bob Thornton.People [http://archives.cnn.com/2002/SHOWBIZ/News/07/22/cel.summer.couples/index.html "Star couple stats for summer - Hot couples or not couples?"], People, 2002-07-22. Retrieved on 2008-09-11.
Timman's client list has led to work in film, television, and commercials painting temporary tattoos,Barrera, Sandra. [http://www.seattlepi.com/movies/83474_temptattoos21.shtml "For a fake tattoo you need a real artist"], Los Angeles Daily News, 2002-08-21. Retrieved on 2008-06-03. and giving technical advice on the industry. Television credits include: HBO's Big Love and Mad About You. Advertising campaigns include Dunlop TiresDunlop Tires [http://www.dunloptires.com/news/2005/press11_01_05_sunsetStrip.html "Sunset Strip Artist To Ink Dunlop Treads At SEMA Show"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070602114611/http://www.dunloptires.com/news/2005/press11_01_05_sunsetStrip.html |date=2007-06-02 }}, Press release, November 1, 2005. Accessed June 3, 2008. and the "Fairy Snapmother"{{cite press release|publisher=ConAgra Foods=November 15, 2005|url=http://investor.conagrafoods.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=97518&p=irol-newsArticlebra&ID=785140 |title=SNAP! Slim Jim's Fairy Snapmother Flies Into Convenience Stores|accessdate=2008-09-08}} for Slim Jim (snack food).
Timman currently works on the Sunset Strip as an acknowledged specialist in tribal work,{{cite web |url=http://www.wwtattootour.com/winners |title=Contest Winners |accessdate=2008-06-03 |publisher=Inkslingers Ball |date=2005-09-17 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130209190749/http://www.wwtattootour.com/winners |archivedate=2013-02-09 }} traditional Japanese and Americana designs.
=TV appearances=
Since 2000 Timman has been featured on multiple television programs. Appearances include: the Pamela Anderson True Hollywood Story,{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3133867 |title=IMDB Paul Timman |website=IMDb |accessdate=2009-02-12}} VH1's All Access: Where the stars get their tats in L.A.{{cite web |url=http://www.vh1.com/video/play.jhtml?id=1521529&vid=73054 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611072422/http://www.vh1.com/video/play.jhtml?id=1521529&vid=73054 |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 11, 2008 |title=Watch where the stars get their tats in LA |accessdate=2008-06-03 |publisher=VH1 |date= }} where he talked about his celebrity encounters,{{cite web |url=http://mag.rankmytattoos.com/top-five-celebrity-tattoo-artists.html |title=Top Five Celebrity Tattoo Artists |accessdate=2008-08-19 |author=Diego Lucille |publisher=Rank My Tattoos Magazine |archive-date=2008-08-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828033924/http://mag.rankmytattoos.com/top-five-celebrity-tattoo-artists.html |url-status=dead }} from making house calls to Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's home to tattooing Tommy LeeVH1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20050523060614/http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/fabulous_life_of/89285/episode_featured_copy.jhtml "Motley Crue Little Black Book"], VH1.com, Accessed June 3, 2008. at his kitchen table. He was also featured on A&E's The Star Treatment: "Meet Paul Timman, who talks about creating tattoos for Drew Barrymore and Angelina Jolie".{{cite web |url=http://community.tvguide.com/thread/Paul-Timman/Paul-Timman-Star/800041599 |title=Paul Timman |accessdate=2008-08-13 |publisher=TV Guide }}{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
=Dinnerware Design=
In 2008 Paul Timman partnered with Ink Dish to create a line of porcelain dinnerware. "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," says Timman.{{cite news |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2009/05/china-tattoos-plates-dishes-.html |title=Paul Timman gives dishware a tattoo makeover |author=Barbara Thornburg |accessdate=2009-06-25 |work=Los Angeles Times | date=2009-05-28}}
Paul's Irezumi design was named to Metropolitan Home's 2009 Design 100 list.{{cite web |url=http://www.pointclickhome.com/image/tid/4752?mag=PointClickHome&page=3&pause=1 |title= Design 100 |accessdate=2009-06-25 |publisher=Metropolitan Home}} The design "is based on the Japanese style of tattooing known as Irezumi. Vibrant dragons, colourful Koi, cherry blossoms and waves weave together organically to exhibit this ancient style of tattooing, blending in the same way on porcelain as they would on a body."{{cite press release|publisher=Ink Dish=October 29, 2008|url=http://www.inkdish.com/php/index.php?id=media|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713034853/http://www.inkdish.com/php/index.php?id=media|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-07-13|title=You are what you eat off|accessdate=2009-02-09}} The dinnerware is sold at Fred Segal and other retailers.
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20190120011727/https://paultimman.com/ Official Website]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20110713035436/http://www.inkdish.com/php/index.php?id=22 Paul Timman For Ink Dish]
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Category:American tattoo artists