
Jenny Spinelli: Bold Lines, Black Ink & Hardcore Roots If you’re looking for bold, black-packed traditional tattoos with a heavy dose of undisputable punk attitude, you need to sit down with Jenny Spinelli. Splitting her time between Jersey City Tattoo and New York Hardcore Tattoo, Jenny has been tattooing for about six years—and she’s just getting started. Jenny’s journey into tattooing was all about rebellion and community. Growing up in a conservative household where tattoos were unheard of, she fell in love with the art form as a teenager and never looked back. What started as an act of defiance turned into a lifelong passion for traditional tattooing and its culture. Her style? Big, bold, and built to last. She loves “anything traditional that I can put a good sized line in and pack a lot of black into!” Jenny gravitates toward classic imagery like skulls and roses—designs that age beautifully and stand the test of time. Thick lines and heavy black saturation are her signature, making for timeless, powerful pieces. Music is a huge influence in Jenny’s world. Lately, she’s been listening to bands like The Runts, D.R.I, No Cash, and Dead City—with The Runts practically on repeat as she just finished a flash sheet for them that’ll be dropping soon! While Jenny’s mostly been keeping it local, her first big tattoo travel experience is coming up fast: Chicago 2025 will be her first major convention! She’s jumping headfirst into the scene, hoping it’ll kickstart more travel and guest spots in the future. What should you know before getting tattooed by Jenny? She’s always down to tattoo you! And if you’re up for it, she’s a talker! Jenny says she’s got an extensive knowledge of true crime and can go on forever. A two-hour session with Jenny could cover 80 different topics—or none at all if you prefer the quiet. Either way, you’re walking out with a killer tattoo. Find Jenny Spinelli under the huge Tattoo Punks banner at the 2025 Villain Arts Chicago Tattoo Arts Fest, March 28-30! Whether you want a classic traditional banger, something straight from her flash, or just a great conversation, she’s got you covered.