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great thread. my two cents, after spending years, many miles getting an apprenticeship...

-tattooing or anything, its about relationship building...find the best artist that feels comfortable with u, and vice versa. Interpersonal skills will make ur business better.
-pitch a schedule to the mentor. I don't think anyone can work for free for a year anymore. Be like "ill come in Thursday Fri Sat Sund, i have a job the other days, and i will watch listen, wait, and elarn"
- don't give up, and don't do more than u can shew.