Fueled by the dirty, high-distortion sounds of old reverb amps and late 80s grunge, Dane spent his youth shredding cement and sea; skating, surfing and drawing all along the way. Loaded with raw talent, he honed his craft at Laguna College of Art and Design, receiving his BFA in illustration. Dane has since lent his skills to the design industry, while continuing to drive his inner ambitions, raising his sons, shaping surfboards and resurrecting a '55 Handyman Wagon.