Ben's heritage is primarily American Indian and western European. His
mother's background is Blackfoot Indian and his father's
Comanche.
A natural desire for art was temporarily interrupted after working at a
vet clinic during the summer. He promptly switched to a high school
that prepared students for health professions.
Ben was born and raised in Houston, Texas.
Benjamin has won numerous awards for his design work and illustration
skills - including McSam Award, Addy Awards, Signs of the Times Design
Award and Pillars of the Industry Awards.
He is the middle child with a younger brother and an elder
sister.
He owns and operates his own advertising studio.
He studied at the Art Institute of Dallas and graduated with honors as
a fashion illustrator.
Learned to be a Phlebotomist (lab blood collector) during his senior
year in high school and used the skill to supplement his college
education.
Was asked to produce his first film after landing the lead in the
independent film, "Holding On." He also was credited as Art
Director.
He attended two high schools (The High School for Performing and Visual
Arts and The High School for Health Professions) and did not attend his
zoned high school, Madison.