 Cartrain's art has been appropriated by artists Gilbert and George.Although little is known of his personal life, Cartrain's career supposedly began at the age of 12, beginning with a few small pen tags.In a later interview with a local journalist at the age of 15, Cartrain stated that the choice of his pseudonym was chosen at random, early on as he developed his style, and that despite early difficulties, he quickly began taking his work more seriously.