Eric Scarlett has done a lot of living with his life. Born and raised in Ventura, Calif., Scarlett transitioned from being a machine shop kid to being in the military and then starring in a series of high-powered TV shows about cars, like Overhaulin’ and Monster Garage.
After an honorable discharge, at a time when Scarlett was struggling with PTSD and health-related issues from his service in the Navy during Desert Storm, Scarlett elevated his metal-working skills for a higher cause: he began to make art in honor of fellow disabled veterans, specifically intricate metal United States flags.
“You can’t mass produce honor,” Scarlett said of his flags, each of which are handmade and one-of-a-kind creations, borne from his own sweat and blood.
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