Originally Posted by RayVega

oh, don't get me wrong. i'm just tinkering and getting in with the feel and all. if i'm seriousely going to start tattooing people I'll definitely look to intern in a shop for a while. I did a lot of research and you are right...there is a LOT more to it than people think. A lot more.

Ink-trails is an interesting forum, lot of very experienced and self taught tattoo artists on there, all willing to teach and answer questions. Not a substitute for being in a shop, but still good info.