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Drawing has been a regular part of my life since childhood. Art classes were a necessary part of my public education, and upon receiving my diploma I pursued studies further in higher education. Simultaneously the universe provided tattooing as a means to make a living. After three and a half years, tattooing called me away from academia and became my full time passion.

 I apprenticed under Rodney Adams of Twisted Images, and worked for him and Amy Willmore for around six years. Afterwards I opened a private Studio, Solidarity Tattoo, where I quietly continued my studies as a student of Tattooing for four more years. The location was quite close to ACME Tattoo Co. in the highlands and I spent a great deal of time getting tattooed by and hanging out with the great crew that works there.

Following my time at Solidarity, I joined up with the wonderful and evolving crew at Five Star tattoo where I spent five and a half years honing my craft. I am eternally grateful to John Furse for giving me the time, space, and freedom to become the tattooer I am today.

June 2019 will mark the completion of my sixteenth year in the field of tattooing as well as the opening of my own private studio, Good Karma Tattoo. I opened Good Karma Tattoo to pursue a deeper artistic growth and to continue to share what I have learned.

I am happy to host Kelly Grey (@kellygreytattoo) as a permanent fixture and other guest artists whenever possible.

Stay tuned to instagram for live art events, charity functions, and tattoo opportunities.