Yes, Orly was also recommended to me, but i really didnt know much about humble beginnings at the time. Came recommended by a kid that works with me, guess he got a lot of ink from Orly.....Contemplating on checking them out soon...seriously!
I don't think it'd be a problem- only thing is my connects are up here- but my ace owns Tip Top Novelties & Tattoos. He is always looking for new & good talent.
I don't really got the hook down in your area-
there is a shop about 40 minutes north of you, in Murrietta, & another in Hemet that are both looking for apprentices right now & have a hell of a good reputation.
I can get the shop names & contacts from my little sister for you later tonight if you want.
I can teach you techniques that'll let you use your own artistic abilities to create your own flesh art style- .... it is a bit different then when we'd write on the walls, buses, trains, ect ect....
yeah, i figure. but on the same note i do alot of pen work...although i do understand its still different i figure beyond the technical sense of inking it dosent seem too much different. i guess the shading would be the challenging part (as i crosshetch alot of shit) it seems.