Jess West, a self-taught artist, was born to create. With a passion for bringing her imagination to life, she has undertaken countless projects that many would deem impossible. Driven by hard work, determination, and a touch of faith, Jess believes she can craft anything.

Her journey began in 6th grade when she created her first cosplay costume, inspired by Poison Ivy from the 1992 Batman movies. What started as a hobby eventually transformed into a thriving career. After years of crafting costumes for customers across Indianapolis, Jess gained recognition from the Indy Star Newspaper for her life-sized 7-foot-tall Chewbacca costume, created for GenCon 2016.

The article propelled Jess into the spotlight, leading to features in numerous media outlets, including USA Today, Indy Star, Nuvo, and local news channels. This exposure allowed her to collaborate with nationally recognized companies like the New York Yankees and MTV, while also serving local businesses and individuals with custom-made pieces. … like me! Since, she’s expanded her creativity to running Monsterz Inc. in Irvington, appearing on Hulu’s Dress My Tour, the cover of North Indy magazine, and creating more costumes than we have space for here.

Below are some of my favorite photos since I’ve known her. If you’re interested in getting something made (and truly she can make anything) reach out to her!