We're empowering the next generation of tattoo artists to reach their full potential
Whether you are just starting or looking to hone your craft — there is something for everyone.
Meet Geno
Founder + Artist Educator
Geno is an award-winning tattoo artist originally from New York City, now based on Florida's West Coast. With over a decade of experience in the tattoo industry, Geno’s passion for art began at an early age. His love for drawing helped him stay focused and away from the negative influences that surrounded him, ultimately shaping him into the artist he is today.
Inspired by the work of Paul Booth, Geno started his tattoo career by studying reference images in tattoo magazines. Within just two years, he mastered the craft and found his focus in black and grey realism—a style that has been his inspiration from the very start.
Now, with two decades of experience and numerous industry accolades, Geno has expanded his role to teaching. For the past six years, he has been the head instructor at Florida Tattoo Academy, where he shares his knowledge and expertise with aspiring tattoo artists. Geno is dedicated to helping his students master the craft with the same precision and passion that have defined his own successful career.
Meet Jess
Founder + Artist Educator
Jessica is a licensed tattoo artist and esthetician with a deep-rooted passion for helping people feel like the best version of themselves. Her love for artistry started early—while most teens were heading to dances, Jessica was behind the scenes styling her friends and capturing the moment with her camera. Creativity has always been her outlet, and making others feel confident is at the heart of everything she does.
With over 15 years of experience in esthetics across various disciplines, Jessica found her calling in permanent makeup. She completed her training with Lisa OM Academy in 2019, became licensed in 2020, and continued her education through advanced courses with Tina Davies. Her journey naturally evolved into body art, and in 2022 she graduated from Florida Tattoo Academy. Since then, she’s been tattooing full-time with the talented @_black_soil_ink.
Jessica specializes in minimalist tattoos with meaningful impact. She enjoys creating original designs in collaboration with her clients and still offers microblading services—because great brows never go out of style.
Meet Meghan
Resident Artist
Meghan has always had a passion for art, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2013 and later teaching painting at Pwat for four years. Alongside her love for art, Meghan is also an avid yoga enthusiast, becoming a registered yoga teacher (RYT) in 2018. In 2020, she decided to further explore her interest in wellness by pursuing a degree in Yoga Therapy. While Meghan enjoys a wide range of tattoo styles, she has a particular affinity for black and grey realism. Nature plays a significant role in her life, whether she’s gardening or designing tattoos featuring creatures like penguins. As a tattoo artist and fellow human, Meghan deeply values honesty, respect, consent, and authenticity, always striving to ensure that each client feels seen, heard, understood, and cared for.
Meet Bri
Resident Artist
Bri is a self-taught tattoo artist with ink in her veins and grit in her soul. Born and raised in the heart of old Boston, she was shaped the kind of gothic charm that never really leaves your bones. Her love for all things witchy, shadowy, and cinematic runs deep—and you can see it in every piece she creates.
Before she ever touched another soul’s skin, she turned the needle on herself. Her first tattoos were fueled by passion and persistence—and her leg sleeves tell the tale. Under the guidance of her former mentor Geno, she sharpened her craft, trading blood and sweat for experience and style.
Bri’s work lives where nostalgia and mysticism collide. Think black and gray with bite—bold, moody flash that channels vintage cartoons, classic anime, and the darker edges of pop culture. Every piece she does is a spell cast in ink, a little rebellion etched into flesh.
This is just the beginning. Bri’s carving her own path, one tattoo at a time—and she’s only getting bolder from here.
Interested in booking a tattoo?
Fill out an appointment request form and our team will get back to you shortly with more specifics. Shop minimum is $150 and price for tattoo varies depending on details provided in the request form.
What we do
Bring your ideas to life
By mastering various tattoo techniques, we help foster your ability to bring your artistic visions to life
Build your confidence
It can be intimidating to start your tattoo journey or learn something new—but through the inclusive community we foster, we help build your confidence throughout the program
Expand your potential
Throughout the workshop we bring techniques to life with in studio demonstrations, canvases to practice your craft and opportunity to expand your community through events