I came to the States when I was 14. I went to high school in Monument, Colorado. After that I attended Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin for my B.S.in Art. I also got a M.A. in drawings and paintings from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
People always ask how I got into tattooing, well, I was getting a tattoo from Bill Hanson who owns Black Dragon Tattoo and he was looking for some artists. I figured another media won't hurt so I interned with him.(and got college credits for internship). Tattooing turns out to be a more realistic career choice for me and I prefer it over teaching art in college or being a starving painter. I enjoy the people I deal with and it actually forced me to learn to deal with the public.
I have 14 year of experience under my belt now but tattooing is a never ending learning process. I do try to do my best but I would never pretend to be perfect. Thanks to a big group of returning customers that I am still doing fine even after tons of tattoo shops and artists popped up when Milwaukee lifted its ban. I do want to thank them to come all the way out to Waukesha.
I do all kinds of tattoo but lately I really enjoy the challenge of doing a good portrait. People or pet alike, it is one of the harder things to do in tattooing, I guess years and years of "life-drawing" classes finally pay off:) I also enjoy doing black and white shading work. I see it to be more "pure" since sometimes goofy color can ruin a fine, detailed tattoo. However, I do listen to my customers' needs and advise them the best way I can.
I am happily married to my wife of 6 yrs, Rachel and we have a few 4 legged kids. You can see them in "Our Kids..." section of the site.
Thanks for wasting your time in this corner of the cyberspace, I hope to have a chance to serve you. Thanks again. George