Born in Palmerston North, Manawatu, Aotearoa/New Zealand. Tattooing since 1987. I opened my first shop in Wellington on Cuba Street. In the early days I was educated and received knowledge from two Master Carvers and Ta Moko artists, Tom Bishop and Rawiri. I have also had the pleasure and inspiring experiences of working with Ta Moko artists Inia Taylor III (Moko Ink), Tommy Downs, Mike E, Gordon Toi and the House of Natives.