I grew up in South Dakota in a small town called Rapid City, but moved to the LA area shortly after graduation from highschool,and have now lived in Southern California for the last 15 years. I tattoo at Breakthrough Tattoo in Upland CA and on the road. I try to be a well-rounded artist and came by tattooing through my love of art. I draw paint, sculpt, take photos and work in mixed-media as well as work on interior design/lighting concepts. Each of these other expressions of art work their way into my tattooing and help to reinforce the elements of design, proportion and color theory. I prefer to work on tattoos that are structured with strong lines and shading and bold color but are based on realistic images. I go so far as to photograph my own reference to make your tattoo as unique and accurate as possible. . I have been tattooing for 11 years, never serving an official apprenticeship, but I look at life as a constant learning experience. I continue to grow as an artist and person through my fascination for the world around me and the comradery of my fellow artists.
