About Bruno and Hobart Tattoos.

I started tattooing in Brazil in 2012. I'm self-taught, so everything I know came from years of practice, trial and error, and pushing myself to get better with every piece. Life brought me across the world to Tasmania, and Hobart is now where I keep growing as an artist.

I'm happy to tattoo just about anything, but the work I love most is fine-line, botanical and floral pieces, bold colour work, and classic Japanese designs.

I keep the process simple. You'll know the design, the price and the plan before we start. Whether it's your first tattoo or you're finishing a full sleeve, I'll draw something custom for you and make sure you're comfortable in the chair the whole way through.

Hobart Tattoos is a private, one-artist studio at 8 Bayfield St, Rosny Park. You won't be sharing the room with a queue of walk-ins, and you'll never be rushed.

• Every needle, cartridge and razor is single-use, opened in front of you and thrown away after your session.
• Surfaces, machines and bottles are wrapped in fresh barrier film for every client, and everything is cleaned and disinfected between appointments.
• Gloves are changed throughout the session.
• The studio is council-registered and Bruno is a licensed tattooist.

Tattooing in Tasmania is regulated under the Public Health Act 1997 (Tas). It's worth knowing how it works, because it tells you what to look for in any studio.

There are two separate approvals. The tattooist needs a licence to carry out skin penetration procedures like tattooing, and the premises must be registered with the local council. For our Rosny Park studio, that's Clarence City Council. Council environmental health officers can inspect registered premises to check that hygiene, sterilising and waste disposal meet the Tasmanian Department of Health guidelines for tattooing.

There's also a firm age rule. Under the Police Offences Act 1935 (Tas), it's an offence to tattoo anyone under 18, even with a parent's consent. That's why every client shows photo ID.

Hobart Tattoos is council-registered and Bruno is a licensed tattooist.

Whoever you end up getting tattooed by, these four questions are worth asking:

1. 1

   Are you licensed and registered?

   A good studio will answer straight away.

2. 2

   Are needles opened in front of me?

   They should be single-use and unwrapped where you can see them.

3. 3

   How do you clean and sterilise?

   Listen for barrier film, single-use parts and proper disinfection between clients.

4. 4

   Can I see healed work?

   Fresh photos look great on everyone. Healed work shows real skill.

I stand behind every tattoo. If something isn't right once it heals, tell me and I'll make it right.