@tt.valo

📍Budapest, Hungary

My name is Valentin, a former professional football player. I am originally from Khust, Ukraine, but I have been living and working in Budapest, Hungary, for over five years. I am 30 years old, and for the past five years, I have been a tattoo artist. I have loved drawing since childhood, but I didn’t pursue it as a career because I chose football instead. At 17, I got my first tattoo, and I already knew I could work in this field, but my demanding football schedule didn’t allow it. I had to choose between football or tattoos.  So, in 2020, I bought my first tattoo kit and began writing a new chapter in my life, which I will share further.

It wasn’t an easy journey since I’m self-taught. I trained at night while juggling work and football during the day. After a few attempts, my friends noticed my talent, and I realized tattooing was my true calling. At first, I worked from home but soon saw the need for growth. I absorbed knowledge through YouTube, seminars, and practice. Eventually, I sent my portfolio to a tattoo studio—and got accepted.  Through hard work, communication skills, and speaking five languages, I became a top tattoo artist in Budapest—without even attending festivals yet. Now, I travel across Europe for guest spots, constantly improving. I won’t stop here—you’ll be hearing my name more and more.