If it's weird, spooky, mysterious, haunted, creepy, cryptid-related, or just a little bit unsettling, chances are Tate absolutely loves it.
As one of the artists behind Art Skids Collaborative, Tate thrives in the wonderfully strange side of creativity. While acrylic painting is one of his favorite mediums, he's rarely content to stop at just paint. Makeup, safety pins, found objects, and unexpected materials often find their way into his work, adding texture, dimension, and a little bit of chaos to every piece. His art ranges from creatures that lurk just beyond the tree line to landscapes inspired by beautiful places and adventures outdoors.
When he's not creating art, Tate can be found spending time with family and friends, enjoying the outdoors with his beloved dog Dobby, or expressing creativity through another artistic medium altogether, hair. As a successful hairstylist and business owner, Tate has spent years transforming hair into wearable art, proving that creativity follows him wherever he goes.
Tate is something of a contradiction in the best possible way: an introverted center of attention. He's loud, energetic, and impossible to miss in a room, yet deeply values meaningful connections and quiet moments. He's also the kind of friend who will show up when you need him, no questions asked, offering support, encouragement, and probably a few laughs along the way.
Whether he's creating cryptids, experimenting with unconventional materials, belly dancing, or finding inspiration in the spooky corners of life, Tate brings heart, imagination, and a fearless sense of creativity to everything he does.
And if there's something strange in the woods? Tate is probably already painting it.