Mike Malone

Mike "Rollo" Malone (1942-2007) — protégé of Sailor Jerry, owner of China Sea Tattoo.

Michael Malone, also known as "Rollo" or "Rollo Banks", was a legendary American tattoo artist who took over Sailor Jerry's Honolulu shop after Jerry's death in 1973, renaming it China Sea Tattoo. Malone was a key figure in the preservation of Sailor Jerry's flash and the propagation of American Traditional tattooing.

Original Art by Mike Malone

12 pieces

Sugar Pies

Born To Gamble

Put it on the ritz by Mike Malone

Rollo's Mr Lucky

Jesus Satan by Mike Malone

Smoke it by MIke Malone

Guru Flash Leech Sheet by Mike Malone

Dragon Flash by Rollo (Mike Malone)

Cartoon Flash by Rollo (Mike Malone)

Mike (Rollo) Malone Dragon Watercolor

Mike (Rollo) Malone Lust

Mike (Rollo) Malone Rock Of Aces

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Yes — Mike accepts custom design requests. Send a consultation request through the booking link below with your idea (subject, placement, size, style references) and Mike will get back to you with a quote and timeline. Most custom work involves a sketch round before stencil + ink day.

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