ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Ruben and I'm a tattoo artist at SOTAO TATTOO STUDIO, in Silves, Portugal. I'm dedicated to transforming stories, feelings and ideas into art on the skin. I always try to combine technique and sensitivity in each tattoo, because each client is unique, and so is each tattoo.

Tattoo styles:

• Realism

• Micro-realism

• Fineline(floral, ornamental)

• Pontilhismo(mandalas)

• Anime(black and white)

"A LONG JOURNEY BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP"

I dedicate myself daily to evolving and creating new projects, always keeping myself up to date!

Projects

Available work for tattooing. Project prices upon request. Send a message to WhatsApp or fill out the form in the contacts tab.

They will be replaced monthly with new ones.

WORK STYLES

I mainly dedicate myself to the realism and Fine Line style.

Fineline

• Delicate floral

• Sketch

• Micro-realism

• Dotwork

• Anime

Realism

The style I like to do the most.

• Portraits

• Surrealism

No ideas?

Before you send a message to get a tattoo, do some research!

If you’re thinking about getting a tattoo, it’s important to take the time to do your research before reaching out. This will make the process clearer, quicker, and more effective for everyone. Here are some tips on what to keep in mind before you reach out:

• Define the idea: Think about what you would like to get tattooed — it could be a specific theme, symbol, phrase, artistic reference, or style.

• Choose style: Each tattoo artist has their own style. See if their work matches what you're looking for.

• Brings together references: Inspirational images can be very helpful in understanding your idea. You don’t need to have a final design — visual references are a great starting point.

• Body area: Having an idea of ​​where you want to tattoo is important, as it influences the design and the time required.

• Approximate size: Even if it is not exact, having an idea of ​​the size helps to make a fairer assessment and budget.

The clearer your message is, the easier it will be to schedule appointments, ask questions and ensure an incredible result. Tattoos are for life, they start with good research!

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SOFTWARES

I use these softwares daily

Adobe Ilustrator

Procreate

Adobe Photoshop

Affinity Designer

Krita

ClipStudio

Nowadays, a tattoo artist needs to be always up to date with technology, but that doesn't mean he can't practice traditional drawing, which is very important in this profession.

Tattoos that tell your story.

Fine line, blackwork and realism tattoos.