After graduating college from California State University of Fullerton with a degree in Graphic Design I took a break from the computer and spent time fly fishing in Oregon with my father and surfing in Southern California. While being sidelined for more than 4 months with a herniated disc in my neck from surfing I came across a sign painting video that I could not stop watching over and over. One thing led to another and after a couple classes at New Bohemia Signs and talks with Sean Starr at Starr Studios I developed a passion and love for hand lettering and traditional sign painting.