I grew up in Redondo Beach, and I spent 5 years in the Navy. Then I went to school for 3D modeling and design. I loved it. I’ve always enjoyed making art and my family has always encouraged me. I still do graphic design and marketing. Recently I’ve been working in a wacky, cartoonish kind of style. My art philosophy is “Embrace the Imperfections.”

This painting represents what comes into my mind and all the things that go on in there: the stories, the ideas, the flow of imagination. I believe in challenging a lot of norms. I want people looking at the painting to wonder, “What was this guy thinking?”