My name is Brandon Michael Tietje. I was born on August 19, 2001. I was raised in New Paltz, New York. I am inspired by contemporary, historical, and phantasmal sources. During my developmental years, I enjoyed the sheer thrill of moving a pen or brush and leaving marks. During public education, if I was not asleep in class, I left doodles on notes, homework, and tests. I graduated from the University at Albany with a bachelor's in sociology in May 2023.

Stemming from a deep passion for supporting the community, I have learned that creative endeavors strengthen cultural and social bonds. The dream is to share the therapeutic properties of creative exploration. By opening people's eyes to the freedom that coincides with expression, the world will learn Individuality is realized through such practices. Every unique background contributes to the diversity of artwork, which enriches the experiences of the collective.

As a person on the Autism Spectrum, social interaction is a struggle that fuels my creative drive to connect with others in abstract ways. After withdrawing from Graduate school, I have decided to publish the epic Soul, Smokes and Spirits, while furthering other artistic aspirations.