I am a husband and father, just chasing a dream for my family through my art. I was born in Baltimore, MD. At a young age, I was interested in drawing, sketching in school, and learning about art. I started drawing around the age of 5, by the age of 11, I made a portfolio to get into the Baltimore School for the Arts. My brother and I, were some of the 100 or so kids accepted into the program, but being young and growing up somewhat poor, it was hard to get to the classes, so we ended up quitting shortly thereafter. That didn't deter me from pursuing art. I knew that I wanted to do something with art, when i was older. It wasn't until I joined the Marine Corps, after high school, that things started to "make sense" to me that I could do something with my art. I took a little sketch of a tattoo I had drawn for myself, into a tattoo shop, during my training, and the artist had used my design to create my tattoo. It was at that moment, that I realized I could possibly pursue a career in the tattoo industry. Not really knowing where to start, I got a few more tattoos to see if it was something I was seriously into. Years, and many internet searches later, led me to getting a more professional portfolio together. Luckily, one of my buddies had got a tattoo from this shop, Evolved Body Arts, so I figured that may be the place to start. Took my portfolio there and this talented man, Chad Miskimon, gave me a shot and I ran with it. Many years later, here I am, I am thankful for the opportunity I was given and I try to progress my art and give every client the best tattoo possible. If you have read up to this point, I am humbled and thankful that you somehow stumbled upon me. Thank you for your time, I look forward to working with you.--