JF Trudel

JF Trudel is the esteemed founder and a leading tattoo artist at Studio Zen Tattoo in Laval, Quebec. Driven by a relentless pursuit of perfection and a profound respect for the art of tattooing, he has become one of Quebec’s foremost experts in Japanese tattooing. JF has extensively traveled to the United States, Asia, and Europe, refining his craft through seminars with global masters and receiving tattoos from legends like Shige, Paul Booth, and Jack “Horimouja” Mosher. He actively participates in major international conventions, bringing a wealth of global perspective to his work.

JF is pioneering a distinctive Neo-Japanese style in Quebec, seamlessly blending Realism (3D) techniques with traditional Japanese aesthetics to create designs rich in depth, vivid colors, and lifelike detail. He also honors the traditional hand-poked Tebori method. Deeply knowledgeable in Asian symbolism, JF crafts unique, custom pieces that weave together symbols, myths, and legends to tell personal stories, reflecting loved ones, life’s challenges, or triumphs. Beyond Japanese artistry, he also excels in large-scale, creative non-Japanese tattoos, embracing both dark and colorful themes.