I went to the local parlor yesterday, as I have been doing every Wednesday for the past month, and he’s still not looking for a free apprentice (he wants $4000. Although it's a skill to be learned, I just don't have that much!!!). At least he looked at my art this time, instead of being busy with his business and all xD

It was my day off, so I decided to check out a tattoo supply shop that another tattoo artist told me about, so I could check out prices for machines, ink, and practice skin. I talked to the guy there and I told him that I was trying to apprentice. He asked me why I wasn't just taking the class instead of apprenticing. I of course was confused as hell, and I told him that I had no idea??? He told me all of the details and it turns out that he only wants a QUARTER of what the local artist wants and a lot less of my time to boot!

Guess what I’m doing next month?!?

You’re damn skippy I’m taking that course! I’ll come out as a certified tattooist and have a working portfolio of at least 40 hours. I'll also know how to troubleshoot my machine when something goes wonky. WHY DIDN'T THIS HAPPEN SOONER???? STILL I’M PRETTY EXCITED ANYWAY!!!!