After serving 6 years in the Airforce, he was unsure of his true passion in life. Seeking new direction he enrolled in school to study data communications. Running into an old friend who had last known him as an artist, he asked Anthony if he would like to tattoo him. Agreeing to do it for old times sake, the experience would reignite his passion for art. For the next 2 years, he emerged himself in the world of tattooing in the Coachella Valley. Fueled by the desire to grow, he eventually made the bold decision to relocate to the Bay Area to work at XICAN studio.