As a man who served overseas in the Marines for 13 years, 8 years in marine corps where he served two combat tours, then another 12 years in combat zones as a government contractor, Tony knows what it takes to return home and truly appreciate his life.

He received the nickname “Tony 4 Fingers” after getting injured by an IED in Iraq and losing his pinky. He has always loved to draw and opened a shop with his pals to pursue his dreams. When Tony was in high school, he just could not stop doodling and drawing all over his assignments.

After he graduated he joined the military, but he never truly left drawing and tattooing behind. While in Okinawa, Japan, Tony would tattoo anyone that he could – even if it meant tattooing while on a Navy ship!

Most of Tony’s clientele are law enforcement officers and even current or ex-military members. His experience creating memorial pieces and ability to make each image personal to the client is just one example of why his clientele keeps coming back! Not only does he deliver on his artwork, but Tony has seen up close the dangers and struggles of serving his country – this makes him an even better audience for the men and women coming into the studio for their meaningful tattoos.