|
This Page Is A Memorial
To :
" Mel - The Head
"
An Original
Character - Crazy, Rude, Cantankerous, and Skilled.
Mel had his
own shops at different times and was a legend in his own time.
His nickname
is derived from a tattoo on his head by "Spider Webb".
Yeah, I
knew Mel, he was a nasty, mean. tough guy.
Before there were Navy Seals - Mel was Navy Combat Tactical -
forerunners of the Seals.

Click to enlarge -
Photo of " Mel " and " Doz ".

" Mel "- reveals chest tattoos.

" Mel's " famous faded " Head " tattoo by Spider Webb.

This is the actual tattoo design, poem by Spider Webb, photo of younger
Mel at the time, as signed by Mel for me in 2000, before his passing in
2003.
Below are
various photos of Mel taken by me on a throw away camera one sunny day. He
and I discussed Sumi Japanese paintings and technique. Especially the
book "On the Laws of Japanese Painting" by Henry P. Bowe.
Since you asked.


Click photos on page to enlarge them. Mel says," You're punks."
|