HEK TATTOO

Winter Nationals

2012-02-11T21:37:00.000-08:00

My first experience going to one of these Drag things was awesome. Highlight of my day - meeting Stephen Pearcy from RATT and talking shop with the OG Danny Trejo. Dude is mad nice! Oh, and the free Patron drinks courtesy of Paul Mitchell?

3Worlds Cafe and Fruit cart is officially open for business!

2012-01-25T13:31:00.000-08:00

I had an absolutely great time designing this cart with the help of Beto Redfeather, Mike Vu, Chef Roy Choi, and the kids in Ms. Fabby's class. Thank you Jefferson High School, Kogi, Dole Pineapple Co, and Mike Vue for a truly amazing experience. Here are some pics from todays opening lunch service. The kids killed it today!

Lawrys 40th Bday - Clipper game

2012-01-19T23:58:00.000-08:00

Drinks at The Hotel Figueroa and off to the Staple Center to watch the Clippers. Oh, say "HI" to my new homie Jadakiss. We coo.

Taco Party courtesy of KOGI and SEABIRDS

2012-01-17T14:22:00.000-08:00

Jack Fruit Asada taco - Seabirds Truck Short Rib taco - KOGI

Portola Coffe Lab...

2012-01-13T20:56:00.000-08:00

Can I just tell you how much I love The Portola Coffee Lab in Costa Mesa. 405 and Harbor Blvd at SoCo. Get into it!

Coffee project.

2012-01-13T00:17:00.001-08:00

My friend Robbie Cooper has a Coffee Company in which he puts out specific blends of coffee and has Tattooers design the art for the bags. I'm stoked to be part of this project. This is just a mock up of my painting.

RV3

2011-12-27T13:03:00.000-08:00

Shopping for my Best friend is hella easy these days - Art and Bourbon. Boom!

Lunch Break.

2011-12-22T11:19:00.001-08:00

Stuff for making stuff.

2011-12-19T21:51:00.001-08:00

2011 MoonEyes show at Irwindale Speedway

2011-12-10T13:00:00.000-08:00

Thomas Jefferson Fruit Cart project. Day 3

2011-12-07T12:29:00.000-08:00

Day 3: 11/7 - Agreed on "Company" name and image concept.

"3 Worlds" will consist of 3 separate images for the 3 sides of the fruit cart. Asian, Mariachi, and Black Panther themes.

Chef Roy reviewing and finalizing the '3 Worlds" concept.

Working on cleaning up the student store to make it a Brick and Mortar version of the fruit cart. Give us an inch and we'll take a yard.

Job positions available.

Thomas Jefferson Fruit Cart project. Day 1 and 2.

2011-12-02T12:14:00.000-08:00

Day 1 - 11/30 : Met with Dole Pineapple reps, Kogi, and School staff.
Day 2 - 12/2 : 2 hour brainstorming sesh with kids. Decided on cart layout and store front graphics. Re-arranged and cleared out store front.

First Communion.

2011-12-01T16:19:00.000-08:00

Myself and Mr. Jsin 57 split a sheet for a show this Saturday, December 3rd, in Long Beach at Gypsy Treasures.
Hope to see you there.
HEK

Team Flip

2011-11-28T18:01:00.001-08:00

Tattooed David Gonzalez today. He texted me asking if I's be into tattooing Eddie from Iron Maiden. My exact response - "FUCK YEA!"

Shit Wizard.

2011-11-12T19:08:00.000-08:00

3 cups of coffee, 4 cups of tea, and a helping of leftover meatloaf I give you -"Shit Wizard"

Instagram - love it!

2011-11-08T13:33:00.000-08:00

Let's be friends all over again.

Hasta Los Muertos Artshow

2011-11-05T17:34:00.000-07:00

My piece for the November 13th Artshow at the Orange County Inkhouse.

Change is good.

2011-11-04T16:26:00.000-07:00

I never thought after 10 + years I'd say good bye to HB TATTOO but the time has come to do just that. I've had an amazing run to say the least. Time to be inspired again. Time to be hungry. Time for a change of environment. Time to start a new chapter in my life. As of November 20th you can find me at The Tattoo Gallery in HB. Hope to see a lot of familiar faces and make new friends.

Much love HB TATTOO
-HEK-

Shows for November.

2011-10-25T16:01:00.001-07:00

The month of November I'll be displaying pieces in these 3 shows. Mucho excito to say the least.
Here's the info to these events:
"Everything went Black" - An artist tribute to Black Flag. - November 5th - Santa Ana at GCS
"La Luz de Mi Corazon" at Cory Miller's Timeless Art Gallery - November 19th,
"Hasta Las Muertos" at Orange County Inkhouse. - November 13th.
Click the link to any of the events for more info.

Sunday morning mini paint sesh......

2011-10-16T20:17:00.000-07:00

Putting this in the mail tomorrow for my homie Ethan Morgan who opened his shop, Rivington Tattoo, this month in New York. If your’re around the ower East Side make sure to stop by and say “HI”.

Tattoo Gallery paint night.

2011-10-16T20:15:00.000-07:00

Paint/Hang night with my dudes at The Tattoo Gallery last night. Solid group of human beings.

'Everything Went Black"

2011-10-12T15:55:00.000-07:00

November 5th in Santa Ana, Ca - "Everything Went Black". I am stoked to be a part of this show honoring such a legendary band. If you are in or around Orange County that evening you should make it a point stop by. Hope to see you there.

HEK

#BlackFlag #IIII

Minis.

2011-10-11T23:11:00.000-07:00

I painted these micros today for 2 of my boys that work at The Tattoo Gallery in Huntington Beach. 'Handome Devil' is for MrSin57 and 'Does before Hoes' is for B. Just trying to keep my chops up by banging out a few pieces of Art each month.

Preppin' for another paint night (hopefully)

2011-10-10T20:47:00.000-07:00

Man. Will Surrender.

2011-10-08T16:14:00.001-07:00

Family Night.

2011-10-08T14:46:00.000-07:00

Records. Movies. And Wii.

Three Amigos

2011-10-04T14:33:00.000-07:00

Movie time.
How great is it that we each have our own copy of this movie.

"LICHT"

2011-09-29T16:13:00.001-07:00

Finished this watercolored piece for an upcoming show in November. "La Luz De Mi Corazon" will be held in Upland California at Cory Miller's Timeless Art Gallery. Opening reception to be held on Nov 19th. More info to come.

B-man.

2011-09-27T14:19:00.001-07:00

Brendan deep in thought at the Chino Skate Park last saturday.

New business cards......

2011-09-19T18:10:00.001-07:00

......less info.

CaliLife

2011-08-26T14:22:00.001-07:00

HB/CA. This is Huntington Beach in a nutshell.

Misfits prints available.

2011-08-19T12:54:00.000-07:00

"Texas is the Reason The Presidents Dead" 6x9 print on 1lb cover stock. 15$usd plus shipping. My boy Mike Lawry bought a whole sheet. He's crazy like that.

Get at me for info: HEKTATTOO@GMAIL.com

Happy Birthday RV3.

2011-08-07T12:18:00.000-07:00

I painted this for my boy Ron who has been one of my closest and dearest friends for the past 20 some odd years. Here's to gettin' old homie!

Happy 39th Birthday RV

.HEK.

i Hate ferris Wheels.

2011-07-26T01:19:00.000-07:00

Fair.

2011-07-23T22:15:00.001-07:00

Ferris.

Let's paint.

2011-07-22T00:51:00.001-07:00

Paint night at @TorchTattoo on Wednesdays have been both an inspiring and a very humbling experience. Truth be told, I haven’t painted with watercolors in about 4 or 5 years so getting into a room with some of these cats was very nerve wrecking. Shaking off some of the cob webs I decided to get back on the horse. Anyways, I started a new painting tonight and it’s solely because of the few nights I had hanging out with some pretty awesome dudes. I’ll post the finished painting but so far this is 2 hours into a piece I started. ( Eaten Alive )

7-14-11

HEK

* Just a few more paintings since posting this on Tumblr

Neighborhood stroll * 7-6-9 *

2011-07-06T15:28:00.001-07:00

Guest Food Blogger reviews King Taco.

2011-06-30T15:12:00.000-07:00

Professional Eater and Taco connoisseur, Brendan Jett Valdez, states: " Uhm Daddy? That was pretty much the best taco I've ever had in my life. Is this place, like, world famous?".

Thanks Brendan for taking time out of your busy day to drop a few words on one of our favorite Taco joints. We look forward to hearing from you again in the near future.
Love- DAD.

Dirt Mall. "Head Shots" 5-25-11

2011-06-25T13:29:00.000-07:00

Heart Breaking.

2011-06-11T14:46:00.000-07:00

Today we went to L.A. - MOCA

2011-06-10T22:33:00.001-07:00

Friday the 13th tattoo by: Ian and Brendan Valdez.

2011-05-18T14:26:00.000-07:00

Dot. To. Dot. To. Dot.

2011-05-10T11:20:00.000-07:00

Dot. To. Dot

2011-05-07T12:18:00.000-07:00

Antiquing Beto.

2011-04-26T13:59:00.000-07:00

Spicy.

2011-04-04T17:59:00.000-07:00

Pickled Jalapenos.
All day.
Every day.

"We got that Attitude!"

2011-03-29T12:22:00.001-07:00

“Don’t care what they may say
We got that attitude
Don’t care what they may do
We got that attitude!
Hey, we got that P.M.A.!”

Golden West Swap meet. 3.19.11

2011-03-21T16:46:00.000-07:00

Let this be a lesson horsie pinata.

2011-03-15T13:21:00.001-07:00

2011-03-03T17:46:00.001-08:00

Tattooed my Lil Cousin today

2011-02-23T14:43:00.001-08:00

I remember when this turd was still inside his Dads huevos. Now he's in a Metal band and getting Iron Maiden tattoos. Where has the 19 years gone? Rock on Nick \m/

Whole Lotta Rosas art show. 2-11-11

2011-02-06T23:06:00.000-08:00

Dots. Dots. And more Dots. I found this book today and thought it needed some love. Being that the "Whole Lotta Rosas" show is less than a week away I took advantage of today being dead slow (Super Bowl Sunday) to work on my piece. I'm not sure why I decided to stipple the majority of the Rosas but I think it turned out OK. Anywho, my 8 year old son liked it so I'm going to run with it. See you all on Friday. Follow the flier to the party!
HEK

Monkey Wards HB - RIP

2011-01-17T15:25:00.000-08:00

Dirt Mall - Things. 1811

2011-01-08T13:15:00.001-08:00

Pomona Rock City. 121110

2010-12-11T15:42:00.000-08:00

Homage to the Six Five.

2010-12-01T16:26:00.000-08:00

Do you think you could eat a 1965 Impala? No? Well nows your chance. My good friends at KOGI have done something really spectacular. They've honored my car in the form of my own special of the week-The 1965 Blue Impala Chicken Quesadilla! Parting ways with my car never sounded so delicious!

Memories, sweet memories.

2010-11-27T21:38:00.000-08:00

Ever drive a classic car 100 mph on the freeway then decide to dump the whole vehicle on its frame for 2 miles? Can I just tell you it was one of the funnest and stupidest things I'd done in my 65 Impala. I mean, I had to make sure the air-ride system was able to drop and raise the car with flick of a switch, right? The look on peoples faces when my car pancaked on the freeway while simultaneously shooting sparks and fire 200 feet behind me was priceless. People must have thought my car was falling apart right before their eyes. FUCKING AMAZING!

4:13 am

2010-11-03T04:00:00.000-07:00

This is me sitting on my front porch.
Smoking a cigarette and taking pictures.
People actually get up this early to go to work.
Crazy.
Not me.
I just can't sleep.
Standard.

Maybe I should drive to Vegas.

Or hit the Harbor House.

A strawberry shake sounds good right now.

Or waffles.

A-Frame restaurant. Culver City.

2010-11-01T23:16:00.000-07:00

My friend Tick and I were fortunate enough to be invited to Chef Roy's newest addition to the Kogi/Chego family - A Frame. Friends and Family were invited to come out and give the new menu a taste test. So tasted and tested we did!
So here's what we had:

5 grain pan de sal/
House Roasted sweet n spicy nuts/
Hawaiian Style furikake Blazin Jay's kettle corn/
Cracklin Beer can Chicken/
Air dried baby back ribs/
House-cured heirloom pickles/
Spicy Korean buffalo wings/
Korean BBQ lamb chops/
Grilled Sushi grade Ahi/
Pound cake churros/
Thick ass ice cream cake sandwich/
2 Octberfest brews/

The only way to describe our 11 course meal was pure Amazement. Highlights of the our dinner: Ribs, Lamb, Popcorn, Tuna....Ah hell, who am I kidding? Everything was ridiculous!

Hawaii 08'

2010-10-30T21:51:00.000-07:00

I think I'm ready to go back to MAUI and look at this for another week.

Maui sunsets - 2008

2010-10-28T14:57:00.001-07:00

2010-10-27T16:53:00.001-07:00

I just need 5 minutes ~

to take in the sun and hit reset.

Much Better.

Aloha.

2010-10-27T15:52:00.000-07:00

Why so serious, B?

2010-10-26T15:57:00.001-07:00

15 North.

2010-10-19T23:27:00.000-07:00

Ball. That's all.

2010-10-14T14:14:00.001-07:00

Jack-a-lope Tattoo.

2010-10-13T22:38:00.001-07:00

Our tattoo apprentice asked each of us: "Uhm, question. If you could be any animal in the world what would it be and will you tattoo it on me?"

So obviously I picked the infamous "Jack-a-lope"

"Uhm, that's not a real animal"

The FUCK it is! Google it Mother Fucker! (I have a problem with people not believing in the most amazing creature ever created).

"Uhm, all those images are like totally PhotoShopped".

The Fuck it Is!! I'm going to make a "Believer" out of you - you Son of a Bitch! Here's the drawing Beto. Hope you like it dick-face!! (I don't know why I'm yelling)

End of Story.

10 * 10 * 10

2010-10-12T23:19:00.001-07:00

son.

2010-10-12T22:47:00.001-07:00

2010-09-22T16:04:00.000-07:00

2010-09-22T16:01:00.000-07:00

jaedyn.

2010-09-14T14:00:00.001-07:00

jenna.

2010-09-05T14:15:00.001-07:00

A few pics from a photo shoot for Pretty In Pink Boutique with our friend JENNA.

vegas.

2010-09-02T16:19:00.000-07:00

shop.

2010-09-02T16:14:00.000-07:00

Hand.

2010-08-10T16:36:00.001-07:00

Fair.

2010-07-24T13:19:00.001-07:00

Bikes.

2010-07-13T16:17:00.000-07:00

3 Days. 5 Pictures

2010-07-11T13:25:00.000-07:00

Day 12.

2010-07-06T15:30:00.000-07:00

So I'm pretty sure I'm on the right track to doing the VEG thing. I mean, the hardest day was the 4th of July and it wasn't even that big of a deal. Someone brought a Zucchini parm that was out of this world. Normally I would of just passed it up - but not this time. It was LEGIT. Too LEGIT. Too LEGIT to quit.......

Anyhow, my wife turned me on to this VEGGIE place down the street a few months ago and hit it today again. If you were ever a fan of Happy Veggie in HB this place is your jam.

MITASIE 3 - HB.CA
Egg rolls. Kung Pao chicken. Rice. H20.
STUFFED.

HEK.

Day 6.

2010-06-30T15:47:00.001-07:00

"Woke up quick, at about noon
jus' thought that I had to be in Compton soon."

Naw. Actually woke up at 8, which is hella early if you know me.
Pre Breakfast: Mini wheats. Toast w peanut butter.

Went Mountain biking 11 or so miles at El Moro with some of the homies. Got my ass handed to me on almost all of the uphill climbs. Great views. I forgot how fun it could be gettin' out there and working up a sweat.

Breakfast: Tostada-Soyrizo, Baby spinach, feta cheese, with an over medium egg.
Snack: Protein shake. Peach.
Lunch: Pita sandwich-Tofurkey. Spinach. Cheddar cheese. pita sandwich.

Not sure how many of you have smelled Tofurkey but it smells just like bacon. Maybe someone should press em into some strips add some racing stripes and repackage it.

Dinner menu to come...............

Dinner: Veggie chicken stir fry.

Day 5

2010-06-29T22:40:00.001-07:00

Breakfast: Coffee. Toast w peanut butter. Banana.
Lunch: 2 bean/egg tacos from the Roach Coach
Snack: Strawberry cereal bar.
Dinner: Veggie Chicken Shake n Bake. Peas. Rosted potatoes.
Snack: Shredded wheats w slices bananas.

Day 5 feeling good. Started excersising more. Doesn't seem like a huge inconvenience to go Veg.

Cleaned out our fridge and cupboards followed by 2 trips to 2 different markets. Bought some great stuff. Super excited to start cooking and experimenting with meat free meals.

H.

Day 4.

2010-06-28T16:44:00.001-07:00

Breakfast: Coffee. Bananas. Oatmeal.
Lunch: Soy turkey sandwich. Potato chowder soup.
Snack: Stringcheese. Almonds.
...........Be back tonight to fill in the blanks.

2nd Snack: Tiger's Milk nutrion bar. (too busy to eat Dinner just yet)
............BE BACK.
Dinner: 2 Veggie tacos (BOCA Meatless crumble) Rice/Beans.
Dessert: Activia yogurt

....feelin' good.

Let's give it a shot...........

2010-06-27T18:45:00.001-07:00

Day 3.
Meat Free?

What happened to Day 1 and 2 you ask? Well this whole thing is kind of an accident turned experiment.

Vegetarian lunch with Baby J turned into veggie dinner with the Fam turned into veggie lunch the next day with the boys. So on and so forth. I always told myself "I could never be vegetarian, I love meat too much". Trippy thing is I've been hitting some pretty damn good restaurants, veggie or otherwise, that have made me actually question the idea of being "MEAT FREE". Places like Veggie Grill, Valhalla Table, Native Foods, and Chego have some damn good dishes that make it easy for one to go the meatless route.

So, long story short, with the help of some great books I've been reading - "The Conscience Cook" and "Meat is for Pussies" I've decided to give it a whirl. And I why not? My wife, best friend, and tons of other great people I know are either Vegetarian or Vegan. If they can do it so can I. Probably. Maybe. I mean, of course I can.

Keep yall posted..........

Fathers Day. Veggie Grill.

2010-06-20T17:02:00.000-07:00

new camera. new pics.

2010-06-15T15:05:00.001-07:00

this is a stick up-

2010-04-04T23:20:00.001-07:00

Just had a interesting conversation with my wife: Art, music, cooking,tattooing....the same. Let me tell you why.............

Dirt Mall Pt. 2.1

2010-04-03T14:19:00.001-07:00

Dirt Mall Pt. 2

2010-04-03T14:10:00.001-07:00

CHEGO.

2010-04-01T20:55:00.001-07:00

When did I become such a food nerd? I'm not too sure. I just know food and me, we like that son! ((crosses fingers)).

Chef Roys new concept: CHEGO: Peasant food for the soul.

Ian and myself roll up to nothing but smiling faces. We meet the staff, get a tour, grab some drinks, and hit table. Roy: " I'm just gonna start bringing out food. Cool?" - Uhm, YEAH!.

First up: 3pm meatballs and order of pickled vegetables. If your a fan of the Mexican style of carrots and cauliflower, this is your jam- Radishes, fennel, cucumber, garlic, chillies. Mmmmmm! The meatballs were light and packed with tons of flavor. Korean-fried, shaved green onions, sesame, served on a polenta patty. 3 meatballs, gone in 3 seconds.

Second up: Charred Asparagus. I'm not kidding when I say, this is the best Asparagus I've ever had! Even my son who's not a fan ate 3/4 of our serving. Blueberry jalapeño salsa, garlic, chillies, parmesan, lemon? DANG!!

We split both rice bowls. The 1st one was Tiny’s Prime Rib Rice Bowl. Chili-rubbed, with fried egg, water spinach, creamed horseradish, fried shallots…… The prime rib was cooked perfectly. And the creamed horseradish sauce was the kicker! The 2nd was One Chubby Pork Belly Bowl. Kochujang-lacquered and lovingly glazed over 12 times, with fried egg, water spinach. OMG! Pork Belly and an oozing egg? HOLLA'

Last but not least: "It’s Been A Rocky Road". Chocolate ice cream, smoked almonds, caramel, brownies, melting marshmallow fluff. Take everything out of the traditional Rocky Road and use it to top a big bowl of chocolate ice-cream. It was pure delight.

So Ian and myself are grinning from ear to ear like we just got away with Bank robbery and I hear Chef Roy yell from the kitchen: "HEK! come here. Did you notice who was sitting next to you?" I shake my head. "It's FRODO dude!" We were so consumed with our meal that we didn't even notice Elijah Wood had pulled up the table next to us. Ha! Great ending to a great night.

www.eatchego.com

2010-04-01T16:34:00.001-07:00

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Dirt Mall Pt.1

2010-03-27T10:52:00.001-07:00

Happiest Place on Earth.

2010-03-26T21:30:00.000-07:00

2010-03-25T00:57:00.001-07:00

WWW.HEKTATTOO.COM

gansta.

2010-03-14T16:17:00.001-07:00

WWW.HEKTATTOO.COM

2010-03-14T15:31:00.001-07:00

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party.

2010-03-13T22:53:00.001-08:00

WWW.HEKTATTOO.COM

2010-03-12T14:01:00.001-08:00

hammer time.

WWW.HEKTATTOO.COM

light.

2010-03-11T13:17:00.001-08:00

WWW.HEKTATTOO.COM

stacked.

2010-03-10T14:30:00.000-08:00

HEK TATTOO

Winter Nationals

3Worlds Cafe and Fruit cart is officially open for business!

Lawrys 40th Bday - Clipper game

Taco Party courtesy of KOGI and SEABIRDS

Portola Coffe Lab...

Coffee project.

RV3

Lunch Break.

Stuff for making stuff.

2011 MoonEyes show at Irwindale Speedway

Thomas Jefferson Fruit Cart project. Day 3

Thomas Jefferson Fruit Cart project. Day 1 and 2.

First Communion.

Team Flip

Shit Wizard.

Instagram - love it!

Hasta Los Muertos Artshow

Change is good.

Shows for November.

Sunday morning mini paint sesh......

Tattoo Gallery paint night.

'Everything Went Black"

Minis.

Preppin' for another paint night (hopefully)

Man. Will Surrender.

Family Night.

Three Amigos

"LICHT"

B-man.

New business cards......

CaliLife

Misfits prints available.

Happy Birthday RV3.

i Hate ferris Wheels.

Fair.

Let's paint.

Neighborhood stroll * 7-6-9 *

Guest Food Blogger reviews King Taco.

Dirt Mall. "Head Shots" 5-25-11

Heart Breaking.

Today we went to L.A. - MOCA

Friday the 13th tattoo by: Ian and Brendan Valdez.

Dot. To. Dot. To. Dot.

Dot. To. Dot

Antiquing Beto.

Spicy.

"We got that Attitude!"

Golden West Swap meet. 3.19.11

Let this be a lesson horsie pinata.

Tattooed my Lil Cousin today

Whole Lotta Rosas art show. 2-11-11

Monkey Wards HB - RIP

Dirt Mall - Things. 1*8*11

Pomona Rock City. 12*11*10

Homage to the Six Five.

Memories, sweet memories.

4:13 am

A-Frame restaurant. Culver City.

Hawaii 08'

Maui sunsets - 2008

Aloha.

Why so serious, B?

15 North.

Ball. That's all.

Jack-a-lope Tattoo.

10 * 10 * 10

son.

jaedyn.

jenna.

vegas.

shop.

Hand.

Fair.

Bikes.

3 Days. 5 Pictures

Day 12.

Day 6.

Day 5

Day 4.

Dirt Mall - Things. 1811

Pomona Rock City. 121110