Aaron Thomas Goodrich was born in Alton, IL; just a stone’s throw across the muddy Mississippi from St. Louis, Missouri. Alton is the birthplace of the world’s tallest man Robert Wadlow and also Mile Davis. Suffice to say role models were not hard to find.

Aaron spent his early years as a juvenile delinquent, playing in punk rock band and experimenting with brain cell depletion. Skateboards, cheap beer, cigarettes and good friends were the order of those days.

After barely escaping high school Aaron enrolled at a community college much to his parent’s relief. There he had his first experience with studio art and photography. This continued for four years until Aaron had taken every art class the school had to offer. A kind guidance counselor suggested that it was time to move on.

After much soul searching, Aaron settled on Portland, OR. Why? Because it was far away. Two wonderful years at the Pacific Northwest College of Art taught him many things and introduced him to many new folks.

Aaron now lives in Portland and is happily married to his partner Cyndi. He now spends his days working at Infinity Tattoo in Portland, Oregon.

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