"Each day I go to my studio full of joy; in the evening when obliged to stop because of darkness I can scarcely wait for the next morning to come ... if I cannot give myself to my dear painting I am miserable.”  - William Bouguereau

Malachi’s artistic journey began at age 10, painting Warhammer miniatures for gamers at a local hobby shop in the late ’80s. Inspired by fantasy and comic book legends like Frank Frazetta and Arthur Adams, as well as Renaissance masters like Michelangelo, he later drew from academic art, pin-up illustration, and concept art pioneers like Craig Mullins. As a teen, Malachi became a prominent graffiti artist in southern Arizona, steeped in hip-hop culture.

His worldview expanded when his family relocated to Southeast Asia during his senior year of high school. Living in Phuket, Thailand, and later Mazatlán, Mexico, Malachi immersed himself in diverse cultures, art, and histories that profoundly shaped his creative voice. These formative years abroad fueled his unique perspective as an artist and individual.

In 1999, Malachi met his wife, Amy, whose encouragement led him to leave his job as a cook and pursue art full-time. He launched a creative services business in his early 20s, running it successfully for over seven years before joining a major online social gaming platform as a senior concept artist. His career evolved into apparel design and art direction, where he excelled at leading teams for industry giants like Disney and Universal Studios. Known for his distinctive design approach and natural mentorship, Malachi has left a lasting mark on the creative world.

His traditional and digital artwork has been showcased in group gallery exhibitions and featured in numerous books and magazines. Today, Malachi lives in the scenic Texas Hill Country with Amy and their daughters, Winter and Ember, where he continues to create, inspire, and push artistic boundaries.