ok, gotta admit that was kinda chuckle-worthy.lobsterman wrote: I must go and do a backpiece on a 3 year old with a garden rake in a public toilet now
I understand the limitations of a wife and family to support. But if you really love tattoos and the 'Industry' itself, then you recognize your limitations and don't try to join the industry. It's like in the old days if you wanted to learn blues guitar you traveled the chitlins circuit and you sat down with 'the masters' and talked music, lived music, and learned music. But if you're stuck at home because you have a family to take care of, then guess what? You're not gonna learn the blues guitar and you've got to find something else to do with your time.
If you're not gonna strive to be the best and get the best education, then why strive at all? Spend all that time and energy invested in something that you 'can' do.
There's always ways. Hell alot of Asian countries will pay about $50,000. a year to an English speaker to go live in thier country for a year and teach English. And this is without being an accredited teacher. I'm sure for $50,000. a year you could afford to send your wife money to cover the bills, still live overseas for a year and teach, and in the evenings try to find a really good Master Tattooist who's willing to teach you.
There's always ways, but they're usually not shortcuts.