My Story
Years ago, I walked into shops with a portfolio and a dream, and walked out with a mop. I pressed pause, but I never stopped drawing. After a long detour through a career in tech, and proudly 11 years sober. I chose to come back to what I love: tattooing with intention. Today, I focus on Traditional, Neo-Traditional, and Blackwork, bold imagery, readable shapes, and flow that respects the body. I spend the time to design pieces that feel personal, protective, and powerful. I’m committed to the craft, cleanliness, and communication. You bring the story.
I bring the linework.
What I Stand For
Client‑Centered
Clear communication, collaborative design, and tattoos that feel like you.
Craftsmanship
Clean lines, smooth shading, saturation that heals solid and lasts.
Safety & Hygiene
Hospital‑grade sanitation, single‑use needles, and meticulous station setup.
Respect for Tradition
Studying history and symbolism while evolving the style with intention.
Journey
Early Inspiration
San Francisco and Oakland graffiti, Record Stores, Tattoo Shops, late-night MTV, and street culture collided, and fueled my first sketchbooks.
Detour into Tech
Working in QA taught me to think like an engineer and an artist at the same time, documenting every step, and chasing consistency until excellence became second nature. That discipline now fuels my tattooing: precision in linework, attention to healing, and a process that’s as methodical as it is creative.
Return to Tattooing
I returned with a sharpened perspective: building a portfolio from the ground up, sketching daily, tattooing on skin and synthetic practice surfaces, and taking on client work with intention. My focus now is on Traditional, Neo‑Traditional and Blackwork—styles that let me channel bold imagery, timeless flow, and storytelling into every piece.