So I have decided to Tattoo, about 13 years ago. 21 now, and have all 21 years engaged in art, drawing to be exact. My whole life people told me I would tattoo someday, Yeah i thought about it but only the past three years have i found the longing to expand my creativity and take this step into a world i know will be long and difficult. I have Equipment and a small deal of knowledge but i need more before i start. I am looking for an apprenticeship in my hometown, but they are few and far between. So i am going to work on myself. I am hoping to find some support in the community. Hopefully you don't read this and think, WTF another damn fuckshit who wants to sling some ink lets tell him all the reasons why he can't tattoo. Hopefully I can connect with people who can help and encourage me to become a great artist. Any info on hygiene practices, sterilization and cleaning methods, Information/sits on Blood Borne Diseases. Anything that will make me work safely and clean. That is top priority at this moment. Thanks for any info.