
The Man, The Myth…
The Man, The Myth…
Jesse Smith is one of the original architects of the New School genre, famous for bringing wildly imaginative, gravity-defying characters to life with his signature vibrant style.
Jesse Smith is one of the original architects of the New School genre, famous for bringing wildly imaginative, gravity-defying characters to life with his signature vibrant style.
With a career spanning decades and a standout run on Ink Master, he has played a pivotal role in shifting the boundaries of modern tattooing and inspiring an entire generation of artists.
With a career spanning decades and a standout run on Ink Master, he has played a pivotal role in shifting the boundaries of modern tattooing and inspiring an entire generation of artists.
Today, Jesse’s legacy is defined by his restless creativity and his status as a true pioneer who helped turn skin into a canvas for world-class storytelling.
Today, Jesse’s legacy is defined by his restless creativity and his status as a true pioneer who helped turn skin into a canvas for world-class storytelling.
He is now transitioning into entrepreneurship and mentorship, hosting the historic Richmond Tattoo & Arts Convention while serving as an advisor to leading industry companies and teaching seminars to help the next generation of artists thrive.
He is now transitioning into entrepreneurship and mentorship, hosting the historic Richmond Tattoo & Arts Convention while serving as an advisor to leading industry companies and teaching seminars to help the next generation of artists thrive.


