tattooer, artist, maker

Artist Statement

I’ve been tattooing for nearly 25 years, and my passion has only deepened with time. For me, tattooing is the creation of symbols and talismans that carry meaning, memory, and power. Each piece is drawn on by hand, made custom for the person who wears it.

Originally from Texas and now based in Denver, I’ve always been a maker at heart, illustrator, craftsman, and tattooer. My approach is rooted in care: human to human, one client at a time. I love the process of listening, drawing, and collaborating to create something that feels both deeply personal and enduring.

Tattoos are alive. They travel with you through every season of your life. My role is to honor that journey and give you a mark that feels true, strong, and lasting.

A man wearing sunglasses, a white shirt, a large wide-brimmed hat, and a backpack stands in front of red rock formations under a cloudy sky.

My PROCESs

I take a unique approach to tattooing, one that’s rooted in traditional methods. I freehand draw directly onto the body. Allowing each design to flow naturally and move with the body.

One-of-a-Kind Artwork

No two freehand tattoos are ever the same. Each piece is created in the moment, specific to your body, request and story.

Back and arm tattoo of a roaring tiger and a snake intertwined with grass on a person with light skin and no shirt.

Step 3: Tattooing. Once we are both happy with the drawing, I start tattooing, starting with the outlines.

A person with a large, colorful tattoo of a roaring tiger on their back inside a tattoo parlor, receiving a tattoo from an artist wearing glasses and a mask, with other people and artwork visible in the background.

Step 2: A refined, detailed drawing to bring your piece to life.

A person's back with body art that resembles a technical anatomical drawing, featuring a roaring lion's head on the upper left shoulder, a snake's head near the upper middle, and various lines and shading representing muscles and anatomical structures.

Step 1: After our consult, I drawn on the layout with markers.

A stylized illustration of a human skull wearing a cowboy hat with a butterfly perched on the hat's brim. The skull has a bandana tied around its jaw, and the background features abstract geometric designs, animals, and celestial elements like the moon and stars.

publications

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Let’s work together

Interested in working together? Fill out some info and I will be in touch shortly. I am open to painting commisions, murlas, colaborations and other projects. Looking forward to hearing from you.