IvanAleman

About Ivan

Ivan Aleman is a Cuban born tattoo artist based in San Diego, California, known for a disciplined, intentional approach to custom tattooing. Originally from Havana, Cuba, Ivan’s work is shaped by his cultural roots and a deep respect for craft. His tattoos are not driven by trends or volume, but by meaning, composition, and long term wear pieces designed to live with the body over time. Ivan specializes in custom work, collaborating closely with each client to create designs that feel personal, balanced, and timeless. His style reflects a mix of classical influence, bold structure, and refined detail, with an emphasis on clarity and permanence. He avoids replication, believing that tattooing is both a responsibility and a form of quiet storytelling beneath the skin. Beyond tattooing, Ivan is a creative entrepreneur and co-founder of JÍBARO, an independent tattoo studio and artist collective in San Diego. The studio was built around the idea of freedom, freedom from rush, from noise, and from mass production offering a focused space where artists work independently and with intention. JÍBARO reflects Ivan’s values: roots, discipline, respect for process, and doing things con el corazón. Through his work and his studio, Ivan Aleman represents a modern generation of tattoo artists who honor tradition while carving their own path grounded in culture, shaped by experience, and committed to work that lasts.

Styles

• Realism
• Illustrative

Specializations

• Dotwork and Stippling
• Portrait

Locations

• Jibaro Tattoo and Art Gallery: San Diego, California

Policies

Deposit Policy

All deposits are non-refundable. Rescheduling your appointment, especially on short notice, may result in losing your deposit.

Rescheduling Policy

Cancelations a week in advance keep deposit valid for next date scheduled

Touch-Up Policy

Unless tattoos get damage by negligence. touch up always availableb free charge

Links

• Instagram: alemantattooscuba_