I'm a California native — born there, raised there, and a place I truly love. But like any true love, sometimes you need a little time apart. My break from California came in the form of the last of the thirteen original colonies, Georgia. While in Georgia, Alex Guma gave me my apprenticeship and sparked the fire that would become my career in tattooing. During my time there I had the opportunity to learn and draw inspiration from several peers, artists, and creators. It's those relationships, alongside my current influences, that have galvanized the foundation of the artist you see today.

After experiencing much of what the South had to offer, I returned to my beloved California. I found a home at The Honorable Society in West Hollywood, where I was able to fully explore my creative potential and refine my portfolio while working alongside some amazing artists. That chapter led me to Outer Limits Tattoo in Long Beach, where I spent years working alongside Kari Barba and the team there, which became an experience that shaped me more than I can put into words.

Through my journeys I earned a reputation for brightly colored, illustrative tattoos. I strive to listen closely to my clients (you might say I have selective hearing) to create something truly one of a kind. I'm a collaborative artist and I encourage everyone I work with to share their inspirations with me. Through discussion, ideas, and sometimes a battle, I can guarantee not just an amazing tattoo, but a piece that will remain timeless.

After 17 years in the industry, Underlined Tattoo is the culmination of all of it — a space built to bring the best parts of tattooing to the place I now call home.