Heavy Q&A: Tallboy

This is the first installment of some Heavy Heads artist Q&A. Today we are pleased to give you a little more info on the infamous Tallboy. The work below is just the tip of the iceberg. For a more satisfying look at Tallboy's work check it out at www.tallboyart.com

1.    Age, Location, and otherwise general info that you feel represents TALLBOY?

I'm 27, living in Austin, TX at the moment. Member of the art club Swamp Wizards and co-owner of Night Watch Studios. I draw constantly with frequent pizza and beer breaks. 

2.    Did you go to school for your craft or did you stumble upon pencils and paint and everything just fell into place?

I've always been drawing. Me and my brother used to draw boobs on the wall next to our basement staircase. I stuck with it! Then I went to college 15 minutes from my moms house and really got into art and found a direction and stuck with it. From then to now it's been a series of mistakes with the occasional success! It's been an awesome journey!

3.    Tacos or Burritos? Favorite malt liquor pairing with aforementioned cuisine?

Tacos in Texas and Burritos in California! Pearl beer in Texas and Tecate in California! Pizza and Pabst back home in Boston. 

4. Do you have a favorite motorcycle inspired memory that stands out in your mind? 

I used to own a 1975 Honda CB 200. It maxed out at about 75mph. I got it up to 60 one night drunk with a small Peruvian man named Marco on the back. Almost dumped it sideways when I realized he had a boner poking into my lower back. Still not sure til this day how to handle that one. 

5. CC's or CI's?

I've only owned one bike. A tiny Honda, can I still be in the show???

6. What's that music coming out of your shop/studio/garage?

Right now Krusty is mailing out Night Watch orders blasting GiSM. Lots of Bolt Thrower on the way to the Post Office. Thin Lizzy on heavy rotation. Slayer, Obituary, and oh shit! Jim Croce just came on!

7. What style / type of lid are you painting for Heavy Heads - any teasers or hints to entice us all?

Right now it's a beautiful white Biltwell Bonanza open face. I want to figure out how to bridge the gap between my Underground Comix and the layout style of traditional pinstripe/airbrush helmets. If that sounds weird, that's good because it will be!

Big thanks to Tallboy for letting us post up some of his work and answering our stupid questions. If you wanna jam like the man here are some links:

GiSM *

Bolt Thrower *

Thin Lizzy *

Slayer *

Obituary *

Jim Croce

* = blast these to piss off your boss

Stay tuned for the next edition of Heavy Heads Q&A!

Cheers,

-ZK