
MEDIA
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
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SOME RECOGNITIONS, AWARDS, AND INTERVIEWS THROUGHOUT MY CARRER.

INTERVIEW FOR
SKIN-ARTISTS MAGAZINE
With 12 years of hands-on experience in the field, I've honed my skills and developed a passion for creating unique and meaningful pieces of art on the canvas of the human body. While I haven't undergone formal art training in a traditional sense, my journey in the tattoo industry has been my primary source of education. This immersive experience has allowed me to refine my techniques, particularly in the art of freehand lettering, where I strive to create designs that seamlessly connect with the anatomy of the body.

INTERVIEW FOR DGN MAGANIZE
My life has been intertwined with the world of art from my earliest memories. Drawing inspiration from watching my father paint and receiving his support in school projects that required exceptional lettering, I discovered my calling in letter construction and the wonderful art of lettering.
INTERVIEW FOR EL SIGLO
JOSE ORTEGA TATTOO ARTIST WILL BE A JUDGE AT THE TAMPA TATTOO ARTS FESTIVAL 2025
José Ortega, a tattoo artist specialized in realism, black & grey, and lettering, has been selected as a judge for the Tampa Tattoo Arts Festival 2025, one of the most important tattoo conventions in Florida.
INTERVIEW FOR EL TIEMPO VE
VENEZUELAN TATTOO ARTIST JOSÉ ORTEGA WILL BE A JUDGE AT THE TAMPA TATTOO ARTS FESTIVAL 2025
Tattoo artist José Ortega, specialized in realism and lettering, has been selected as a judge for the 11th annual Tampa Tattoo Arts Festival 2025. The event will take place from November 7–9 at the Tampa Convention Center in Florida, positioning him as one of the few Latino representatives in this role within the industry.
INTERVIEW FOR DIARIO DE MEXICO
JOSÉ ORTEGA: THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER TATTOO ARTIST IN LATIN AMERICA ARRIVES AT THE TAMPA TATTOO ARTS FESTIVAL
José Ortega, a renowned Venezuelan tattoo artist known for realism and lettering, has been selected as a judge for the 11th annual Tampa Tattoo Arts Festival 2025, taking place November 7–9 in Florida. His participation highlights his international recognition and positions him among the few Latino artists with a leading role in this global tattoo circuit.















