Who is Jess?
Jess is a tattoo artist from Bogotá, Colombia, who works only in black. Her portfolio is built on ornamental blackout: large areas of solid black, flowing filigree and soft shading that wrap around arms, necks and chests as if they were drawn for that exact body. Her guest spots have taken her across Europe, Latin America and North Africa, and from November 18 to December 3 she will be tattooing at The Secret Tattoo Studio in Tampa.
The Styles: What Jess Brings to Tampa
- Ornamental: filigree, floral shapes and symmetrical details placed to follow the natural lines of the body. Think of it as jewelry that stays.
- Blackout: bold, saturated black that turns a sleeve, a shoulder or a chest into one strong graphic shape, often with negative space cut into it.
- Blackwork: black ink as the main character, with shading and contrast doing the work that color does in other styles.
Why a Guest Spot Matters
Getting tattooed by a traveling artist usually means booking a flight. A guest spot turns that around: the artist comes to you for a few days and then moves on to the next city. For collectors in Tampa, Jess's visit is the chance to get a piece in her style without leaving Florida.
When is Jess going to be in Tampa?
Jess will be at The Secret Tattoo Studio, 525 N Howard Ave, from November 18 through December 3.
What is an ornamental blackout tattoo?
It combines the decorative patterns of ornamental tattooing with the solid black fills of blackout. The black and the bare skin share the design, which gives the piece a bold, high-contrast look. Placement is planned first, so the tattoo flows with the body instead of sitting on top of it.
Can blackout work cover an old tattoo?
Often, yes. Solid black can hide old ink when there is enough room to work with. Bring photos of the tattoo you want to cover to your consultation, and Jess will tell you what is possible.
Her dates in Tampa are limited and guest spots fill up fast. If you have been waiting for the right artist to do your sleeve, neck or chest piece in black, this is the moment.
👉 Click here to book your consultation with Jess and secure your spot in her chair.
