I was born and raised in a tiny town in rural Idaho. I dabbled in various forms of art, but didn't take it too seriously until my freshman year of college. I studied it for a year, then took some time off to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, spending two years in Brazil. After returning to the States I resumed my studies, met my wife, got married and graduated with my Associates.

I then transferred to the Savannah College of Art & Design and enrolled in their undergraduate animation program. With that completed, I went on to their MFA of Sequential Art program. I graduate in June 2007.