I started an apprenticeship about 3 years ago.....had a machine in my hands for a year and a half of that time. I am currently working in Wasilla, Alaska at Rebirth tattoo. (907) 7467877 . E-mail address is Jalaskas@excite.com. View some of my work in the pics section at myspace.com/bpuandrebirthtattoo, or at inkednation.com/jeremiahjay.