
tough to swallow
artist series by off the grid john

Behind The Designs
What’s up Trxstle Nation!
It’s Off the Grid John, AKA John Tamboles. I am a dad, husband, veteran, fisherman, artist and graphic designer residing in the Treasure Coast of Florida. After the army... I made the tough decision to leave a great company and apprentice at a tattoo shop while also going back to school for graphic design.
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"Flip the script on the predator-prey relationship of your favorite fly fishing pattern."
Prey
Turns
Predator
Artist Series Tees
artist series sticker pack
Get all your favorite Tough To Swallow series graphics in our sticker 5-pack.
Stickers are approximately 4" x 3" each.
Get all your favorite Tough To Swallow series graphics in our sticker 5-pack. Stickers are approximately 4" x 3" each.
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Bundle Deals
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Canvas Prints
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What’s up Trxstle Nation!
It’s Off the Grid John, AKA John Tamboles. I am a dad, husband, veteran, fisherman, artist and graphic designer residing in the Treasure Coast of Florida. Growing up on the waters of South Florida, I was chasing fish on fly from peacock bass, large mouths, tarpon and snook for long as I can remember! My art career started in about third grade when I would get paid in snacks and change to draw pictures and names on classmates folders which led to drawing tattoos and painting pieces for people in high school. At 19, I joined the US Army as an Infantryman and did one tour to Afghanistan. Whenever we had free time I drew tattoo designs that some of my brothers would ended up getting. For a few years after the Army, I was a Commercial HVAC Technician while still drawing, painting and dreaming about doing something artistic for a living. I made the tough decision to leave a great company and apprentice at a tattoo shop while also going back to school for graphic design. I followed my passion as a full time
creative and never looked back! Now, I work with amazing charities, companies and people bringing their ideas to life with one of a kind logos and graphics for their brands. This is all while making different products my canvas for @Offthegridjohn. My inspiration is heavily based on my life, shown through my travels to other states, countries, fishing different species, waters, environments, music, military culture mixed with a blend of skateboard illustration and American Traditional tattoos. This has and continues to be an incredible journey. It was a pleasure working with Trxstle to create this collection and I hope y’all enjoy it!
- With Love , OTG John
@offthegridjohn
offthegridspplyco@gmail.com