I began learning the craft in July of 1997, under the guidance of Jeremy Tupta and Dan Trocchio, in Milwaukee, WI. I was immediately drawn to the classic American style and its iconography, which resonates with so many of us.
My major influences include Ed Hardy, Dan Higgs, Seth Ciferri, Jef Whitehead, Scott Sylvia, Mike Wilson, Scott Harrison, Fred Stonehouse, Karl Wirsum, Frida Kahlo, Tony Fitzpatrick, Manuel Ocampo, Charles Bukowski, Henry Darger, Joel-Peter Witkin, and my daily life in the city of Chicago.
Along the way I've been lucky to work with, and learn from, various people, including Julio Avila, Jon Reiter, Tim Biedron, Jeff Zuck, and Nick Colella.
I'm proud to be a part of tattooing and strive to work with integrity and respect for the craft. I believe being a tattooer is a privilege and I'm honored to work at THE CHICAGO TATTOOING CO., founded by Clif Raven in the mid-1960's and incorporated in 1973. i try to honor the traditions that have been handed down over the last 120 years of American Tattooing.
I enjoy doing appointment based custom work, but also am available for walk-ins and flash 5 days a week.