The Artist
“A day without blood is like a day without sunshine.”
California native Jeff Jibran was born April 10, 1973 in San Diego California, interested in tattooing at a very young age started getting his first tattoos at 13 years old and hand poking tattoos on his friends and schoolmates, eventually graduating to homemade rotary type tattoo machines through his teenage years and eventually professional equipment by the age of 18. Traveling back and forth from San Diego California to Jacksonville Florida, he eventually landed a job at the world-famous “Inksmith and Rogers” where he worked for 18 years with many amazing world class artist before opening his own tattoo studio Idle Hands Tattoo Company.
Jeff has also traveled the world extensively working in world class studios such as “Scratch Addiction Tattoo” in Tokyo, Japan, “Royal Tattoo” in Denmark, “All Star Tattoo” in Ireland, “Avalon 2 Tattoo” in San Diego, California, “Love Hate Tattoo” in Ireland and “Miami Ink” in Miami, Florida as well as several other spots through Germany and the world famous Amsterdam Tattoo Museum.
Jeff is versatile in all types of tattooing but specialties are in Japanese, Eastern religions, and traditional Americana tattooing. Jeff would like to thank all of his friends and clients from all over the world for making his dream a reality. If you want to meet Jeff in person and see some of his amazing work please stop by Idle Hands Tattoo Company in Jacksonville, Florida. Be assured you will receive a world class quality tattoo.
Four Decades in the Craft
From San Diego to Tokyo to Jacksonville
Guest & Resident Studios
- Scratch Addiction — Tokyo
- Royal Tattoo — Denmark
- All Star — Ireland
- Love Hate — Ireland
- Avalon 2 — San Diego
- Miami Ink — Miami
- Amsterdam Tattoo Museum
What Jeff Specializes In
Three Traditions, One Hand
Japanese
Dragons, koi, hannya, full backs — composed in the Edo tradition, built to flow with the body.See the workAmerican Traditional
Panthers, roses, eagles — bold outlines and solid color that still read in thirty years.See the workBlack & Grey
Portraits, waves, and soft realism — smooth shading in nothing but black.See the workFrequently Asked Questions
How long has Jeff Jibran been tattooing?
About 40 years. Jeff got his first tattoos and started hand-poking at 13, went professional at 18, and spent 18 years at the world-famous Inksmith and Rogers before opening Idle Hands Tattoo Co.
Has Jeff tattooed internationally?
Yes. Jeff has tattooed in Tokyo, Denmark, Ireland, San Diego, and Miami over his career.
What is Jeff’s primary specialty?
Japanese tattoos (irezumi) rooted in his time studying and working in Tokyo, along with American traditional and black & grey.
Does Jeff work on beginners?
Yes. Jeff welcomes first-time clients and has guided hundreds through their first tattoos over 40 years.