LITOS is originally from RIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL. His career started at the age of 12 years old. Dedicated his life and still does with a undeniable passion and commitment. LITOS & his wife JULIE are the heart and soul of FORBIDDEN IMAGES . Our studio has a very relaxing vibe, with the excitiment of our commitment to the ART of Tattooing. LITOS has been tattooing in the tampa bay area for over 30 colorful years, creating a everlasting fullfilment to all the clients that have being expose to his ART. His wife JULIE, has brought her talent of decorating vision and skill to run a very beautiful and successful studio.

Being a tattoo artist for the last 8 years has enabled me to work in places like Nashville, TN - Jonesboro, AR - and now at Forbidden Images in New Port Richey, FL.

My portfolio includes : Musicians, Actors, Athletes, and other Celebrities. 

My talents include: Custom design work, Complete cover-ups, and reworks.(modifications, add ons, re-freshening old tattoos)

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Born in San Bernerdino, CA, and lived in most of the US, I grew up mostly in a small town in Ohio.(Glouster) After graduating i enlisted in the US Marine Corps as infantry and continued on to be a scout sniper before getting out. I didn't see any combat as i was fortunate enough to be in at a time of peace. After getting out of the Corps I moved to Colorado, the home of my favorite football team the Denver Broncos. I started building custom homes as a carpenter and actually enjoyed it for a few years. In 2003 I moved to Florida's bay area and absolutely love it here. I continued building houses for the first two years I was here while I apprenticed to learn how to tattoo. I quickly became fairly good and quit my day job so i wouldn't have to get dirty anymore. Now I have been tattooing for about 7 years and love my job probably more than i should. I am done with my associates degree in fine arts and am continuing my education in arts and computers at USF. I couldnt ask for a better life as I am loving every waking moment. I am engaged and have a daughter that melts my heart.  Im working now with local bands and radio personalities to help promote myself and further my career, as well as meet some cool people along the way. I love meeting new people and look forward to enjoying every day as if it's my last. 

I have worked in some of the best tattoo studios in the Tampa bay area over the past 7 years. I have done multiple conventions around Florida and have worked with some very talented individuals. I try to soak in as much knowledge as possible to help make me the best I can be. I work with fine art, photography, and quality custom tattoo.  Come on by and let me create your next custom tattoo at the Forbidden Images studio.