Not only have I seen both sides of the tattoo industry, another art realm I became deeply connected to was street art, the urban landscape. It was a shift where I traded my pencil for a spray can, and it took me on a journey that shaped me in ways I never expected as an artist.

I came up through a side of art that isn’t taught in classrooms. It’s something you develop through experience, repetition, and learning to adapt. From the back streets of Melbourne to the industrial edges of Sydney, and through the heat of the Gold Coast and Brisbane, I was drawn to environments that demanded awareness, timing, and instinct. It wasn’t just about creating...it was about learning how to move, how to read a space, and how to execute with confidence under pressure.

That kind of environment changes you. It trains your hands to trust themselves. To commit to every line without hesitation. That mindset carried over into everything I do now. Whether I’m working with markers, ink, or on canvas, I approach it with the same energy....decisive, controlled, and intentional. I don’t overwork lines or second-guess movements. I create with momentum.

It wasn’t always easy. There were moments that tested me physically and mentally. But through that, I met some of the most talented and driven artists! People who could transform ordinary surfaces into something powerful. I’ve seen artists rise, evolve, and push boundaries, and I’ve also seen how intense creative paths can take their toll.

That world gives you a perspective most people never experience. It’s more than just graffiti. It's a mindset. A way of seeing, reacting, and creating. Every environment, every influence, every lesson stays with you. And whether I’m holding a spray can or a pen today, that foundation is still there....embedded in every line I create.