What inspired you to become an artist?
I don’t think there was ever a “becoming” as I’ve been drawing for as long as I can remember.
What’s always inspired me is the way I get completely lost in each brush stroke, pen mark, and everything in between. It’s meditative: a way my hand can communicate what words often can’t.
As a really shy and sensitive kid, art helped me transcend bullying, negativity, and fear. It became my language and my outlet. My way to move through and over things and emotions I didn’t know how to express any other way.
How would you describe your artistic style?
Phew, this is a tough one. I’m not sure I have one style, and I think it is always evolving, being shaped by past experiences, people I’ve met and lost, places I’ve been, and whatever’s influencing me right now.If I had to narrow it down, I’d say there’s a strong 80s comic book influence running through my work, especially in the bold linework and high contrast use of black. That’s blended with my love for tattoos, outsider art, and a bit of graphic design structure underneath it all.
Lately, I’ve been leaning into this weird and wonderful Midwestern cowboy phase which you’ll probably spot in a few hats and horses.I’ve also never worn much color in real life, so I push that through in my art clashing neons, toxic greens, reds and oranges. It’s like my personal colour rebellion.And there’s always some kind of symbolism baked in, even if it’s subtle. Whether it’s a hand, a snake, or a cracked dice it means something, even if it’s just to me.
What do you love most about sharing your work with others?
I think what’s so beautiful about the time we live in is that we get to share our art with people all over the world. You never really know who will be touched by it, or how. And the best part is that each person experiences it differently. For the longest time, I thought my art was weird until I started sharing it. And people liked it. It connected me with so many beautiful souls.
To me that’s what art and life is about, whether it’s music, illustration, or anything else. It brings people together, just by following your fire.
What’s one thing you wish more people knew about being an artist?
Stop waiting for the “right time” to share your work. There really is no perfect moment. No one is going to tap you on the shoulder and tell you it’s time. All art is unique, and every journey looks different. There’s no “big break” ; it's a slow build made up of small, consistent steps. It’s easy to feel discouraged when things don’t happen overnight, but the truth is, progress doesn’t have to be loud to be real. I’ve learned to keep making, keep showing up, and keep sharing even when it feels messy or unfinished. You never know who might need to see exactly what you're creating. But they’ll only find it if you’re willing to put it out there.
