Matthew Kennedy

I am the first artist to use a tattoo machine to carve with on ceramics.  I specialize in custom, one-of-a-kind memorial pieces,

Artist Biography
Matthew S. Kennedy is a self-taught ceramic artist with an international reputation whose professional career has spanned more than 25 years as a ceramic artist. He’s the first artist to use a tattoo machine as a carving tool on ceramics. Matthew’s art work is featured in many offline & online galleries. In recent years, Matthew has developed strong relationships within the art community collaborating with consultants, television, movie artists, stylists, corporate representatives and interior designers who wish to provide their clients with extraordinary beautiful works of art. Matthew’s art mediums are ceramic and enameling making unique use of vibrant pigments & colors for each piece. The Ceramic Tattoo inspired collection is his most recent work. Matthew hand carves each design element for every piece.

I have a new Facebook Group called "Memorial Dog Tattoos"
If you join this group, I will mail you one of my “Lucky Necklaces” 😊
 THANK YOU for joining!

This is my last dog "Gorgeous" she LOVED the beach like here daddy...

The "TooTall" Brand

TooTall is the branding behind Ceramic Tattoo Art.  It originated from my St. Bernard who was named "TooTall" - a 220 pound bunch of love.   I have always loved animals and that is why I offer custom pet memorial ceramic plates and ceramic pet urns.  While "TooTall" may have left this world, I will always remember her through my brand and my work. They also call me the "Clayslinger".
My Grandfather "Popo" TT always thought she was a lap dog...
Matthew S. Kennedy, Ceramic Artist
​Matthew is a self-taught Professional Ceramic Artist and has been creating unique handmade custom memorials for over twenty-five years. Matthew’s artwork is featured in many offline and online galleries. He is the first artist to use a tattoo machine as a carving tool on ceramics. Matthew attended GIA - Gemology Institute of America in Carlsbad California to become a bench jeweler prior to taking on ceramics. Matthew uses his skills learned as a jeweler to create one-of-a-kind ceramic memorial pieces.  

What is Ceramic Tattoo Art? 

​Ceramic Tattoo Art blends three seemingly different worlds: ceramics, tattoos, and memorial art.   

As a Ceramic Artist, I use a tattoo machine to create relief carvings. I find it leaves a very nice texture. Often times Tattoos & Artwork have a deep and impactful meaning behind them. I often get asked to carve a custom tattoo design for a customer in clay as a memorial for their loved one, living or lost. I believe it’s one of my life's callings in life to create one-of-a-kind memorial art pieces.