Erihka need some answers

Hello.
My name is Erihka Emil. I am a sketch Artist and a Designer. i am Very interested in tattooing. I'm here because i want to learn more about tattooing and it's techniques.What I'm not so sure about is the pigments and skin. i have some troubles were the ink that i currently use does not heal the way it suppose to be.
Shading: i am okay with it, but i'm not a professional..What are the techniques for shading?
please help me out.

p.s
i really want to attend tattooing classes. i live in the orlando-sanford area.
please contact me if you know any information.
erihka_e@hotmail.com
thank you.

[canvasyou]

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www.teachmetotattoo.com

You asked a lot of questions in the forum -
too many are broad - you have to ask a more specific detailed question.
Most of the answers you want are explained in detail in the book!
Best of luck!

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[xDreamerx]

Welcome to the site, and as Jordan said.....try the book out. Its worth it and will answer a lot of your questions. Keep up drawings and perfecting your fine line work and coloring.