My entry point into graffiti came from skateboarding and playing in a punk rock band. Through that, I made new friends who introduced me to graffiti and the street culture surrounding it. The freedom and rebellion immediately drew me in. Later, the competitive side and learning my own ways of standing out from the crowd gave me a whole new outlook.

While most people wanted to go left, I wanted to go right. I aimed to bring something different to the game—a new flavor and perspective that most writers didn’t have. Versatility became my focus, attacking all aspects of the graffiti world instead of limiting myself to one specific style of getting my name out there. At the same time, I was ambitious, going big, and inspiring others to do the same.

I was fortunate to join the BOS and NBC crews early on, as they shared similar mindsets. Since 2004, it has been full speed ahead.

I didn’t follow much art before graffiti; graffiti itself was my gateway into creativity. (Besides music.) Early on, I was inspired by skateboarding artwork and advertisements, especially the graphics on the actual boards. I remember going through a CCS catalog and being amazed at all the skateboard artwork, design colorways, and skate products.

Some of the first graffiti that impacted me was what I saw walking to high school—names like Tank, Punch, AK-47, Roxy, Slok, and others. Later in life, I had the honor of joining one of those very crews I used to look up to.

Those experiences taught me to take nothing for granted and to see each day as another opportunity to be the best version of myself. They also pushed me to create with more purpose and intent—making work that goes beyond just myself, for others, and for the bigger picture.

Graffiti is expression at its finest. No rules, no gatekeepers—just raw energy that can’t be censored or curated by outsiders. When people see my work in person, I want them to say: “How the fck did he go so big and solid? It looks like a sticker!”*

Look at me!

There’s a common misconception that graffiti writers don’t care about other people’s property. While a small percentage of that exists, most writers—including myself—follow certain rules and guidelines we set for ourselves. I wish more people understood how much structure and perspective graffiti gives us.

We have rules, strategies, goals, and respect for the streets. These lessons eventually translate into business, discipline, and life itself. You’d be surprised how sophisticated graffiti really is, and how much it has shaped me as a person.