“REAIGE GRIND ART is named after my Granddaughter. We lost her in a car accident on January 14, 2022. Her name was Reagan Paige. She was only 6 years old. I had started doing artwork with a grinder on aluminum years before, mostly just some abstract pieces. It wasn’t until losing her that I really pushed myself beyond my abilities, eventually focusing more on portraits, evolving into more detail each time. She was my inspiration to move forward since she always wanted to help me with my art.

No one can take away the memories, good feelings, and love that you carry inside. That’s yours for as long as you want to hold on to it. Grief is love that you have inside you, that has nowhere to go. So, I put that love into my art and strive to become better every day.”