Jen Beirola

Jen

  • Hometown: Newport, RI
  • Years Tattooing: 8
  • Influences: Travel, Americana, Traditional Japanese and Asian Arts, Graffiti, Baroque

Biography

Owner and operator of Grinn and Barrett, Jen Beirola is an east coast transplant who started her tattoo career in 2000 while serving a 7 year term in the Airforce. Her residency at G&B led to her eventual purchase of the shop and she has since developed a reputation that has made her one of the most respected studio owners / tattoo artists in the Midwest.

Jen has been featured in such national and international magazines as Savage, Tattoo Review, Prick, Tatuales (Mexico), International Skin Shots (UK) and Tattoo Revival (Australia) as well as several local and regional publications.

Jen draws plenty of inspiration from her talented team, but also travels the country and the world to participate in tattoo conventions and do guest artist residencies keeping her on top of her game and in touch with the best in the industry. As a multi-award winning artist, Jen is equally skilled at vibrant color, photo realism, detailed portraits, script and creative cover ups. She especially enjoys putting a new twist on traditional tattoo imagery.

Jen’s easy going charm and vicious artistic skills have won her a rabid following which helped Grinn & Barrett win a Best of Omaha Award for 2006 and 2008 and a Reader’s Choice Award for Best Tattoo Studio in 2009.

Jen is a Member of the APT (Alliance of Professional Tattooists) and Nebraska Body Artists Association.

Tattoos

wicked snow whiteTattoo Jen Beirola; GuadalupeFlower 1/2 sleeveTattoo and Micro-dermal piercings by JenTattoo By Jen BeirolaSugar Skull ChestpieceTattoo by Jen BeirolaBirdiesOwlLady pilotTattoo by Jen BeirolaLady PowerHand grenadeSugar SkullPistolDead birdieTattoo by Jen Beirola; Shark headPirateBuddhaGoldfishKoiJapanese MaskMended HeartTattoo by Jen BeirolaFlower rib pieceFloralTattoo by Jen BeirolaRobotOctopusAir Force pin-upKangaroo dog toyDuckJimminy CricketElephantStraight RazorSkull & DaggerSkull & DaggerStraight razorLotusAnchorsTattoo by Jen BeirolaPortraitPortraitPortraitShe-devilJenJenJen

Art

PosidenFlygirlSharkHeartPeonyHigh WireLanternBattle RoyaleFoxyTigerShrunken HeadsShrunken head 1HorseLove Kills SlowlyLionCrabClipper ShipUSAF

Press

Jen’s work can be seen in the following magazines.

August 2009 Issue of Prick (U.S.)Tattoo Review (US)Tattoo Revival (Australia)Savage (US)Prick (US)Tatuales (INTL.)Skin Shots (UK)Pirck (US)Beautifully Tattoed Women (US)

Testimonials (9)

  • Jen did my 1/2 sleeve and I love every part of it! I took her my ideas and it was like she read my mind. It’s beautiful! I recommend G&B to everyone I meet!

    - Bekka M.

  • Grinn & Barrett is the best tattoo shop I’ve been to (and I’ve been to a few). The shop is bright and clean, the staff is friendly and Jen does AMAZING work. I have 3 tattoos from her and I love them all. They are colorful and she comes up with ideas and sketches that are personalized for YOU. I can’t express enough how much I love her work….but I can say this, I only want Jen to tattoo me…I think that says a lot about what I think of her designs and skill as a tattoo artist. By far THE BEST!!! Thanks Jen! ;)

    - wendyc152@aol.com

  • Jen is amazing. She is working on my sleeves, every piece means something to me about my life, she takes the time to understand that and makes everytime I get work done memorable. She is a true artist and an amazing women…

    - Erin

  • Jen has done both of my tattoos that I have. And I love both of them. I won’t go anywhere else to get a tattoo!! She did an awesome sunset on my back that couldn’t be done better! Thanks Jen!

    - Kate

  • Jen is Awesome! She really puts your ideas into fantastic artwork.

    - Terry J.

  • Jen is the best! She just put a half-sleeve on me at the Visionary Expo in Miami and it looks awesome! Her work is outstanding and her personality rocks. I definietly recommend her to anybody looking for a quality tattoo and great tattoo experience.

    - Matt

  • After two others, Jen is the only artist I’ll go to now!

    - steve

  • I tried to have a lot of people draw out the wings that I wanted on part of my tattoo. There was no way I was going to get something I didnt like. The first time she drew it, it was perfect! I reccomend her to all of my friends and Im going back soon to get another!

    - christina

  • Outstanding Samurai tattoo! You rock and I can’t wait to get my next tattoo. Let’s find a mean dragon to go with the samurai.
    I would not go anywhere else, Grinn & Barrett is the place to go. Thanks, Jen!

    - Pascal

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