From BMX streets to sacred sleeves, Brandon's journey to Hart & Huntington is anything but ordinary.
Brandon didn’t set out to become an artist. In fact, his early passions were all about movement, not drawing.
“I wasn’t looking for art. I was into engineering, drafting, AutoCAD… it started with a class that made me see shapes and design differently. It opened my eyes.”
But life has a way of shifting the path.
“I ended up with a lot of time on my hands. I missed someone a lot—this girl—and I kept drawing her face from memory. Over and over. It didn’t look exactly like her, but it looked good.”
“That’s when I realized I was falling in love with art.”
Those sketches unlocked something. What started as personal turned into purpose. And eventually, that purpose showed up in the form of a tattoo machine.
“I had a friend who kept pushing me to try tattooing. At first, I was like, ‘No way, that’s not for me.’ But he wouldn’t let up. Finally, I gave in, just to get him off my back. I figured I’d mess him up—but the tattoo actually turned out great. And after that… I was hooked.”
Once Brandon committed, there was no turning back. He dove in and chased the craft with everything he had.
“After that, I knew I wanted to take it seriously. I found an apprenticeship—and man, my mentor was tough. Wouldn’t let me use a printer. I had to hand-draw everything. But it made me better.”
“I got hungry. I was all in.”
The work started speaking for itself.
“Word spread quick. People in town started coming to me because they saw the quality. I just kept grinding—kept creating.”
Today, Brandon is a well-rounded artist who’s grown through every trend and technique over the years.
“I started out doing gangster stuff—portraits, lettering, all that. But I kept pushing myself. Now I’m more neo-traditional and realism. I love clean linework. Different line weights—that’s its own kind of art. It brings depth, focus, balance.”
Some of Brandon’s favorite work
Of all the pieces he’s done, one sleeve still stands out in his memory.
“It was this apocalyptic sleeve—angels and demons fighting, the four horsemen, angels falling from the sky. It had so much contrast. Light vs. dark. It was everything I believe in, all poured into one piece.”
Brandon is drawn to spiritual and religious themes—stories that feel bigger than us.
“The client came in and just said he wanted angels and demons. I was like, ‘I got you, buddy.’ I read the Bible a lot, so I already had sketches and visions ready to go. That one was straight from the soul.”
He approaches each tattoo with care—starting by finding the client’s style and then building something together.
“I’ll ask what style they’re leaning toward—realism, traditional, black and gray, color—and we go from there. I’ll show them drawings, references, and we lock into a direction together.”
“Some people like bold and aggressive, others want it soft and feminine. It’s all about feel.”
He’s also realistic about the expectations clients sometimes bring in.
“Most people either underestimate the pain or want a super tiny tattoo packed with too much detail. I talk them through it. It has to work on skin. There’s always a way to simplify, but it still has to hit right.”
“And yeah, sometimes I joke and say, ‘Suck it up, buttercup,’ when it starts to hurt. But really, I keep talking to them, keep them distracted. Once you get past that first bit, it’s smooth.”
Brandon’s journey led him to Hart & Huntington—and when he arrived, it felt like coming home.
“I grew up knowing the name. My family rode dirt bikes and side-by-sides.”
“Carey Hart was a legend in our house.”
“When I got the job, they pulled out all their old H&H jackets. It was wild. Like everything came full circle.”
What he’s found at H&H is a whole new level of professionalism, community, and creativity.
“The shop is beautiful. The team is solid. The manager runs a tight ship. And the clients—we’re talking next-level people. Good energy. Good stories. It’s the future of tattooing, and I love being part of it.”
He’s just getting started. From mentoring to merch, he sees a long road of growth ahead.
“I want to grow with H&H. Keep leveling up. Tattoo more people. Work with guest artists from all over the world. Maybe design some merch. There's a lot of opportunity—I’m ready for it.”
What fuels him? Faith, purpose, and a deep love for the craft.
“I believe in God. I pray before I come in, get my mind right. I want to serve through my art. That’s what keeps me going. Especially with the spiritual stuff—that’s where my heart shows up.”
And when it’s all said and done?
“I hope I’m remembered for creating powerful religious work… and for being a good servant.”
Ready to get something meaningful inked?
Whether it’s bold, spiritual, deeply personal, or just something you’ve always wanted, Brandon brings heart, precision, and purpose to every piece. Book your session with him now and turn your story into a tattoo that lasts a lifetime.
