LaForge's work is "inspired by the old masters, cute fluffy animals, and sometimes iconic cartoons,"[3] drawing from a number of pop culture and artistic references, ranging from Disney[4] and Popeye[5] to Keith Haring and Rembrandt.
[6] The New York Times has described his work as "recalling the Neo-Expressionism that was popular in the '80s, the manic Neo-Surrealism of George Condo, and the comics-to-graffiti-to-canvas style of Kenny Scharf.
[5] LaForge earned his BFA from the University of Arizona in 1993,[5] and began his career as a painter in San Francisco.
[11] LaForge has a line of hand-painted, unique clothing items that are sold through fashion stylist Patricia Field.
[13][14] His clothing has been worn by Susanne Bartsch,[15] Sandra Bernhard,[16] Beyoncé,[9] Miley Cyrus,[6] Boy George,[3] Debbie Harry,[9] Nicki Minaj,[3] Madonna,[9] Iggy Pop,[3] Rihanna,[6] and Lil Wayne.