Daniel Flores (Delta Tango Mike aka DTM) is a multidisciplinary Artist with 20 years experience in Drawing, Graphic Design, Concept Artist, Vector Illustration and Traditional Art.
Born in East LA with a pencil in his hand, DTM grew up a creative child drawing on every surface available. His imagination soared in history class when he learned about the mythical Aztec Gods and stories of Aztec Mythology plus the countless murals that dot the neighborhood of Boyle Heights featuring the Mexican History and Chicano Culture.
In 1994, fresh out of the Marine Corps, DTM landed in Atlanta and made it his mission to build his art career. By the year 1997, he was a full time working artist freelancing for logo design and record covers along with founding a tattoo studio and hosting art shows with local ATL artists.
DTM has been published in ImagineFX Magazine, hosted an art competition for Microsoft Ignite Conference, received best Tattoo Shop of Atlanta Award (Creative Loafing 2002), and his traditional art has been featured in over 25 art exhibitions including shows for Honey Jack’s Art Beats and Lyrics, Herradura Tequila, Sharpie, The High Museum of Atlanta and Mercedes Benz Stadium.
In the 20 year professional career, DTM’s art and illustration has adorned murals in Downtown Atlanta, created art and marketing materials for Coca Cola, Emory University, Georgia Tech, UGA, Farm Burger, The Salvation Army, Newell Brands, Silicon Benders (Sketchable App) and McDonald’s.
Find DTM in the nearest art store double checking that the shiny new markers on the shelf to see if they are different than the ones he has at home.