Driving Straight Down a Curvy Road

I've given you all a small view of my current reality, but I haven't really delved into who I, Greg - am, was or will be. As I have shared in my profile, I was raised in a very conservative christian home. When I was a child my parents were missionaries and that evolved into dad becoming a full time pastor. I guess you can say that I'm not your prototypical inmate in that I have had every opportunity to have a wonderful life. I am the oldest of 4 and by far the black sheep. I was always headstrong and wanted to find my own way. I'm not sure why, but I always enjoyed breaking the rules and being the bad boy. I think mainly because I lived such a restrictive life that I found an outlet and freedom in doing what was forbidden or even taboo.The church I was raised in doesn't bear much resemblance to the church of today. When I was coming up we were not allowed to wear shorts, cut my sideburns, wear jewelry, attend movies, swim in coed pools, go to bowling alleys, watch ...

standing too close to the edge: an overall general lack of confidence - perception... : questions unanswered. not so much from lack of comprehension - perhaps the fear of consequence - assumption of presume... __________________...

  While being incarcerated I've discovered that I have a talent for drawing. I'm (considered) an excellent artist. It's no wonder the jump to tattooing was not very far and has become another hidden talent where my passion allows me the ability to excel. There's just something about putting a permanent piece of art on someone's skin that I enjoy immensely. To realize for the rest of their lives they will be representing me and my talents is very fulfilling. I've found that I'm especially good at realism such as portraits and animals, but have become well versed in just about all genres - prison, urban and traditional art.  I feel my ability to mimic anything I see to exact detail sets me apart from other artist/tattooist. There really isn't anything i can't do, even with the limited supply's I have access to.        "How do you tattoo in prison?" you ask. Well, we are able to buy beard trimmers and electric razors. The motors in these d...