MY STORY

I'm a Professional Artist currently based out of Madison WI with over two decades of experience in illustration and design. Over the years I've developed a body of work that represents my evolution as an artist, and stands out as my own. My early years were spent immersed in comics, sketch books and the 90's culture that raised me. Inspired by the raw creativity that surrounded me, I was determined to perfect my rendering skills and create my own worlds and characters within them. Originally going to school for animation I eventually found that my preferred area of study was Graphic design due to its versatility in blending imagery and information. This opened my eyes to the art of lettering and calligraphy and how you can illustrate words to provide an added element to visual communication. While studying in Chicago I was fortunate enough to collaborate with various artists and creative teams, from story boarding for student films to sharing black books with local street artists. After graduating from art school I began working as a screen printer and freelance illustrator, where I eventually landed myself a career in Tattooing. This allowed me to develop my illustration skills even further by rendering various subjects on the spot which expanded my range and versatility as an artist. As a professional tattoo artist I gained a deeper understanding for the use of hierarchy and composition while taking on new themes and their subject matter. While continuing my work in Graphic Design as a Tattoo Artist I recognized an appreciation for working in mixed media. By combining various creative tools and methods I gave my work a dynamic element that allowed me to create freely and without restrictions. Using a plethora of materials from paint markers and rattle cans to digital cameras and collage, I recognized that this chaotic process provided my work a level of grit and energy similar to the culture that inspired me.