Social networks don't actually understand the meaning of the word "biography". If they did, everyone would be forced to post at least 800 pages' worth of material before their profile got approved.

In the absence of a full biography (since who's got time for all that in this day and age) I'll stick with the basics. I enjoy dogs, beer, acquiring tattoos, video games, working out, Doctor Who, and, of course, modeling.

I've stood in front of people and asked them to take my picture at a semi-professional level for about eight years now, and so far, I still think it's radical, so my plan is to continue doing it until for some reason I think it sucks.

I'm not interested in modeling as a career. I'm very interested in modeling as a hobby, and in doing a damn good job of it. Rest assured, just because I like to have fun at this doesn't mean I don't take it seriously.

My favorite type of artist to work with is someone who's both chock-full of ideas, and always open to having more of them. I love to help photographers explore their concepts, to collaborate and bring them to life in ways that might end up surprising us both. I don't consider any particular type of style off-limits, just by virtue of it being that style - I listen to a concept in its entirety before deciding whether I want to be involved in realizing it.

That said, I do, of course, have my favorites. I love to model for pin-ups, for glamour, and for lingerie. I have extensive experience as a member of the fetish community, and am an enthusiastic and (I've been told) skilled model for many types of fetish art. I am always proud and delighted to show off my ink - I wear my art on my body instead of hanging it on my walls.

I keep my MM portfolio deliberately brief. If you'd like to see more of my work, don't hesitate to e-mail or message me. I am happy to share it by request.

Thanks for takin' the time.

Tattoos by Michael T. Gardner @ Tattoo Garden, Everett, WA: http://tattoogarden.net/

* Mixed art from the BBC original series "Doctor Who", left lower leg
* Garter snake (original design by Michael Gardner,) left forearm
* Black rat snake (original design by Michael Gardner,) right forearm
* Rope armband, left bicep
* Ouroborous (in the style of Hiromu Arakawa's "Fullmetal Alchemist,") right thigh
* Text from "The Litany Against Fear", excerpted from Frank Herbert's "Dune," sides

Tattoo by Captain Jack's Tattoo, Portland, OR: http://captainjackstattoo.com/

* Art from John Cameron Mitchell's "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," left hip

Tattoo by Laughing Buddha Tattoo, Seattle, WA: http://www.laughingbuddhatattoo.com/

* Hunter S. Thompson's Gonzo Journalism crest, between shoulder blades

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