It all started in Fresno, CA.

I started getting tattoos when I was 16 with a fake ID, and I knew if I ever got the shot to do it for a living, I was going to take it. For the next 10 years, I continued building up my art portfolio, working in different industries, getting tattooed, and looking for an apprenticeship. I finally got my shot with Everett Verdialez from Faithful and True Tattoo in 2012, and I’ve been doing it ever since.

I’ve had two jobs and a side hustle for as long as I’ve been able to work. Over the years, I am constantly looking for ways to maximize my time and minimize my frustration with the things that make me less productive...