Style: Lettering
Favorite Color: Black, Purple, Navy Blue
Jenssen R (The Ink Mobster)
I was born in 1995 to a remarkable woman named Doris Velasquez. From a young age, I was captivated by visual arts. At just five years old, I was drawing cartoon figures and even tried selling them on the streets outside our home. Although that venture didn’t go as planned, it sparked the entrepreneurial and artistic spirit that continues to drive me today.
At the age of seven, while living with my grandmother, i was surprised me with my very first computer—a gift that changed everything. I spent countless hours experimenting with MS Paint, creating digital imagery, and exploring various fonts that I would later recreated by hand. These early explorations fueled my imagination and laid the groundwork for my future in art.
During my teenage years, I expanded my creative horizons by studying 3D computer animation, modeling, and graphic design. This period deepened my understanding of color, composition, and storytelling. College further broadened my artistic interests as I delved into photography alongside my computer programming and art classes. My interest and dedication to photography and graphic design led to features in the college’s magazine and on renowned websites like Yahoo.com and Bloomberg.com, accumulating over 15 million views and several awards to date.
I’ve always been intrigued by body art and modifications. In 2023, I walked into Rich Kids tattoo studio and met Felix Gonzalez also known as Aborigen. His welcoming and fun personality immediately established a strong bond between us, and his creative approach inspired me both personally and artistically. Felix’s influence was so profound that I found myself returning for more pieces quite often. Our friendship grew with each session. One day, I humbly asked him to be my mentor—and he graciously agreed, marking the official beginning of my lifelong tattooing career.
Since then, I have had the privilege of meeting and working alongside many talented artists. Looking ahead, I remain committed to refining my craft, sharing my knowledge, and giving back to the community in meaningful ways through the transformative power and passion of art.
