I am a kid at heart with cartoons being my parental guidance. Meeting deadlines has always been achieved and the reaction customers share are always amazed with the art work being beyond what they have anticipated. Workin in different mediums is an advantage that has kept me growing with subject matter and my unique styles that helps convey the story tellers visual concept and vision.

Gabriel Alcaraz

I am a kid at heart with cartoons being my parental guidance. Meeting deadlines has always been achieved and the reaction customers share are always amazed with the art work being beyond what they have anticipated. Workin in different mediums is an advantage that has kept me growing with subject matter and my unique styles that helps convey the story tellers visual concept and vision.

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I am a kid at heart with cartoons being my parental guidance. Meeting deadlines has always been achieved and the reaction customers share are always amazed with the art work being beyond what they have anticipated. Workin in different mediums is an advantage that has kept me growing with subject matter and my unique styles that helps convey the story tellers visual concept and vision.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Framer/Shop Technician at The Framery
January 1, 1993 - October 2, 2025
Handled custom framing projects, archival framing, and client service in a framing shop.
Tattoo Artist / Partner at -16-
January 1, 1994 - October 2, 2025
Artwork and design work related to Relapse Records re-release projects; contributed tattoo/illustration art for associated releases.
Tattoo Artist / Partner at Rhythm Lords
January 1, 1996 - October 2, 2025
Artwork for the ‘Lone Wolf’ release on Rebecca Records; contributed illustrations and design.
Partner at Trigger Happy Tattoo
January 1, 1997 - October 2, 2025
Tattoo studio partner; participated in shop management and art direction.
Partner at Funny Farm Tattoo
January 1, 2005 - October 2, 2025
Tattoo studio partner; contributed original artwork and client collaboration.
Artwork/Design at Old California Lantern Co.
January 1, 2004 - October 2, 2025
Designed 'Lighting for the Bungalow' Vol.1 (2003) and Vol.2 (2004).
Freelance: Archival Restorations / Custom Framing at Archival Restorations - Custom Framing
January 1, 2004 - Present
Freelance archival restorations and custom framing; provided design and production services.
Artwork/Design at Morlocks
January 1, 2006 - October 2, 2025
Artwork for ‘Easy Listening for the Underachiever’ (self-release, 2006).
Owner at Art & Mayhem Studios
January 1, 2010 - October 2, 2025
Owner/operator of Art & Mayhem Studios; managed multi-disciplinary creative services.
Freelance Art Director at Art & Mayhem
January 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance art direction and design work for private installations, custom framing and digital media.
Production Manager at Grey Goose Framing
January 1, 2013 - October 2, 2025
Managed production workflows for framing and archival projects; oversaw shipping, receiving and QA.
Project/Art Director at OURS - Mercy
January 1, 2008 - Present
Art direction/creative design for Sony Music project titled 'Mercy'.

Education

Associate of Arts at Cerritos College
September 19, 2000 - August 19, 2000
Associate of Art Degree at Cerritos Community College
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate of Appreciation
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Dia de Los Muertos Sacred Memories Award
January 1, 2012 - October 2, 2025
ArtSlant.com Jury Showcase Award
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Tattoo Magazine Convention Award - 3rd Place
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Lakewood Art Association Awards - Oil & Watercolor
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Long Beach State - Honorable Mention, Printmaking
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
    uniE621 Cover Design for Shnubbles Bubbles
    Kids book of a lil girl that befriends a killer whale and realizes that one cannot judge a book by its cover or name.