young motivated tattoo artist from southern California with an insatiable hunger for knowledge

**joemartin1584** · 07-22-2010 07:26 PM

hi im 19 years old and im from southern california and have so many ideas i dont know where to begin!!

i first started learning about making and investing money when i was about 11 years old, going out and selling flashing leds and illegal fireworks during new years and 4th of july. Ever since then i havent stopped thinking about new ways to make money! Even though i make most of my income designing beautiful art on peoples skin and selling drawings and paintings to friends and some local t-shirt companies, i would still like to learn about other industries and hopefully one day be able to run my own legitimate business!!

hello young entrepreneur forums!!

**mtnjkwe** · 07-23-2010 04:20 AM

Welcome to the forum!

**jdunmyer** · 07-23-2010 09:17 AM

Sounds like you are a really motivated person, thats good! Its good that you are already selling your designs to local t-shirt companies, have you ever considered producing the t-shirts yourself, rather then selling your designs to another company? you could sell the t-shirts in you local area, at art shows, and online. Also I think if tattoos and art are your true passion you should look into opening your own studio! I would be interested to see some of your work!

welcome to the forum

**dirtynam.com** · 07-23-2010 10:35 AM

welcome man! and i agree on starting your own line

**veikoh** · 07-31-2010 08:25 AM

Why not to make Tattoos and build your own business? Those are making real money nowadays.

**daneb** · 08-01-2010 07:52 AM

Welcome, man. Stay focused and it'll happen. Good luck!

**kalens99** · 08-02-2010 12:15 AM

Welcome man. Don't be down on yourself you are already running a legitimate business. But if you want to expand on new ideas I can help you with that.

Kalen