Biography of an Artist.
Started out in Manhattan, New York City, graduated from The High School of Art and Design as an illustrator and I attended The School of Visual Arts / The Art Students League until I was holding my Baccalaureate of Fine Arts degree. Soon after I obtained my first tattoo and my passion in this expressive medium of expression grew. I began an informal 3 year apprenticeship and "officially" started tattooing prior to the re-legalization of tattooing in New York City (1997).
In 1998 with Angel "hot wheels" Otero, we opened up the art gallery/ studio Evil Ways Tattwo in Carnarsie putting Brooklyn tattooing back on the map, Just clean and solid tattooing. Since then I have traveled much and done guest spots throughout this country and many conventions worldwide. I never expected this trade would allow me to travel and see so much of the world. I have garnered awards on both sides of the Atlantic, and have been interviewed and hilighted by some of the many leading tattoo magazines around the world. I love what i do and wouldn't trade it for anything in this world.
I have been featured in these published books for my tattooing ; Gary lee Heards'-Body Art: The Human Canvas and PM Chen and Aviva Yael's-No Regrets. As well as MSNBC :Hooked and NAT GEO : Taboo.
I studied under and befriended many great artists, both painters and tattooist, to be where I am today and for all of those , and you know whom I speak of, I do thank you for your time, skill and patience and teachings and friendship.
In this trade you are always learning as and growing as an artist. You get out what you put in, remember Karma goes around and comes back around
In 1998 with Angel "hot wheels" Otero, we opened up the art gallery/ studio Evil Ways Tattwo in Carnarsie putting Brooklyn tattooing back on the map, Just clean and solid tattooing. Since then I have traveled much and done guest spots throughout this country and many conventions worldwide. I never expected this trade would allow me to travel and see so much of the world. I have garnered awards on both sides of the Atlantic, and have been interviewed and hilighted by some of the many leading tattoo magazines around the world. I love what i do and wouldn't trade it for anything in this world.
I have been featured in these published books for my tattooing ; Gary lee Heards'-Body Art: The Human Canvas and PM Chen and Aviva Yael's-No Regrets. As well as MSNBC :Hooked and NAT GEO : Taboo.
I studied under and befriended many great artists, both painters and tattooist, to be where I am today and for all of those , and you know whom I speak of, I do thank you for your time, skill and patience and teachings and friendship.
In this trade you are always learning as and growing as an artist. You get out what you put in, remember Karma goes around and comes back around
