Some of my earliest childhood memories growing up in the 1980s were sitting in front of the television watching Looney Tunes while filling the pages of my latest coloring book. I was attracted to the vibrancy and liveliness of cartoons and how they could seamlessly address serious topics and the realities of life in humorous ways. The 90s informed what my identity and influences as an artist would be. I immersed myself in skate culture and hip-hop, and both cultures emboldened my expression as a young Black man in America. I filled notebooks with sketches for years to fine-tune my craft and later studied graphic design, which helped me visually communicate my ideas more poignantly. As an artist, I observe the world around me and use humor and satire to capture subjects that have layered connotations, provoke responses, and that generate more questions than answers. I want my artwork to challenge viewers to contemplate the meaning and discomfort that often lies behind the playful style and vibrant colors of my artwork.