Dusty hails from Louisiana. He started piercing in October of 1995 and tattooing in October of 1996. Since 2023 Dusty has called Rising Phoenix Tattoo and Body Piercing in Addison, IL his home. His favorite styles to tattoo include traditional, neotraditional, black and grey, cover ups, and tattoo restorations. He also enjoys stippling, floral and religious pieces, and bold bright colors.