At Shadewell Tattoo
My career as an artist started in adolescence, by entering competitions, painting signs for local businesses, and selling dirty pictures to other teenage boys.
I joined the Marine Corps right out of highschool with dreams of art school in my mind. To make extra money, I visited tattoo shops peddling art. One shop offered me an apprenticeship and, after a lot of blood sweat and tears, I became an official tattoo artist in April of 2002.
Over the course of my career, I took painting and illustration classes from a wide variety of instructors across America. I have studied both online, in classrooms, and in studios. Aside from tattooing, I dabble in oil and acrylic painting, ceramics, digital art, and creative writing. I believe an artist never stops learning, we are always working on improving our craft, and I look forward to continuing my personal growth.
1. Tattoos should compliment the body part on which they are placed.
2. Easily readable tattoos are the most aesthetically appealing tattoos.
3. Tattooing is a collaborative art form between artist and client. I always strive to bring to life my client's vision, and not to stroke my own ego.