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About
Tattoo artist widely known for being one of the most sought-after tattoo artists in the NBA. Having earned a reputation for his stunningly detailed and realistic portraits, he has inked basketball stars including Damian Lillard, Kevin Durant, DeAndre Jordan, Dorell Wright, and countless other celebrities including the late Nipsey Hussle. Named after his love for the state of California, he also founded the tattoo studio Golden Republic in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
Before Fame
As a child, he was interested in drawing as well as sports such as basketball and hockey. In the year 2008, he started his career in tattooing as an apprentice at Ink Boy Tattoo Studio in Abbotsford, British Columbia. His work started to brand him as an up-and-comer in the area, and he later also earned a position as an artist at East Van, Inc. Tattoos.
Trivia
Before deciding to follow his dream of pursuing a career in the tattoo industry, he spent one year at a junior college playing basketball and also worked for a brief time as a kitchen cabinet maker.
Family Life
In October of 2016, he shared several photos of his children and their mother on his stevewiebe Instagram account.
Associated With
He has provided tattoos to current and former NBA stars including Kelly Oubre Jr., Brandon Jennings, Cameron Payne, Stanley Johnson, Danny Green, and John Wall.
