Hello from Brazil

[LadeiraTattoo]

Hi everyone, my name is Daniel Ladeira, I am 34 years old and it's been just about 5 months i began tattoing and oppened my own studio.

I'm sorry if my english is not that good but i'll give my best here.

I aways liked to paint and draw since I was a kid, and that kept me alive so far in financial and spiritual way.

Untill the beginning of 2013 I was into video business, editing, filming and into visual graphic designs but than I decided to go back to may natural that is designing, and loved the ideia of tatooing. I have some friends that are great tattooist who I am thankfull everyday for the help and patiencie of sharing their experiences with me. But since I decided becoming a tattooist what I do most is study, practice and go after information to get better everyday. Reading books, websites, youtube videos, talking to other tattooists, attending workshops and I believe it would help a lot to join a forum. So here I am.

I hope I'll be able to share information, to give some and get some.

Thank's, peace!

Daniel.

[irezumi]

Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on having your own studio. Out of curiosity, who do you have as a mentor? I'm hoping you have a more experienced tattooer with you there? If not you should seriously consider hiring one. Flying blind is a terrible way to start and bad habits, purely out of lack of training, are hard to break.

Expect to get some heat here for opening your own place after tattooing 5 months and I would agree that it's not a great idea without more experience. To keep on a positive note I must say your English seems to be doing fine.