Art brightens our lives. It enriches our souls. This is my purpose. This is what I do and how I contribute to humanity. I have willfully internalized this. I have the opportunity to make tremendous impacts on peoples lives. The image of the self, appearance, is among criteria of utmost importance and the power that tattoos have is immeasurable. Its a big deal and can completely alter one's self image. Whether you feel that you're too big or too thin, dislike your freckles, moles, scars, or painfully regret slashing yourself in the past, it can all be beautifully covered and renew your appreciation for the skin you're in. The impact is far reaching and often overlooked. Standing in front of a mirror, or staring down at yourself admiring newly placed art on your skin has the ability to heal what ails you, in so many ways. Most people don't see tattooing as something this impactful, but I believe that it absolutely is.

In this realm, I’m all in. And I work to enhance my ability to give you the best result. Even after 12+ years, I still practice fundamentals, muscle memory, self critique, and study on how to improve on a daily basis. I refuse to plateau or become complacent. Although, elevating to the next level is an extremely difficult grind. The better you get, the harder it is to systematically improve. Knowing yourself, acknowledging your strengths and weaknesses is the only way to focus your energy on the right areas.

Every tattoo is the most important tattoo I’ve ever done. This is a standard that I hold myself to and every project gets the same energy. Tattooing is a huge responsibility and I whole heartedly accept it. Years ago, just prior to 2013 when I started, I carried a lot of regret for the decisions that I had made throughout the years. Battled depression, alcoholism, and homelessness for quite some time. Most of the people in my life at that time spoke poorly of my career choice but that’s ok, the people that I needed, showed up when I needed them. And I thank god that I was placed where I was, when I was and put the folks in my life that it did. Forever grateful because without those select few and certain elements, I wouldn’t have made it. The saying, "Tattooing saved my life" sounds cliche’, and a lot of us artists have that shared that sentiment. But if this statement isn't the truth, then truth does not exist. I mention this because it exemplifies my passion and holds my occupation high, rather than it just being a job.

The business side of the equation can be exhausting. The fun side is the creation and implementation of your pieces. But sometimes that can be difficult due to communication issues. You’ll notice that I am ridiculously thorough when I talk to you about what you’re looking to do and I never assume anything. An example of an issue I’ve experienced in the past is assuming what one meant in a description when it wasn’t really clear. Creation of the art is free, but a large aspect of your tattoo is draw/prep time. This equates to several hours of hard, creative work, which often exceeds needle time. So it's in my best interest to capture the desired result the first time around. You don't eat the extra time spent on a redraw, I do of course.

In summary, Your happiness is my reward. I apologize that it has to be physically painful. I try to keep my touch light. But when I see someone grin ear to ear or tear up because of the imprint I've placed on them, it's an unforgettable experience and I graciously thank all of those who placed their trust in me to do so. It's a lifelong, permanent change to your body and persona. It should be handled with utmost care and respect. Tattooing is a science. Follow your passion and everything else should favorably fall into place