I've studied under Joe Kaplan as an apprentice for 4years at Empire State tattoo club of NY.I have a 2year degree in art,and own 3 tattoo shops 2 in PA,1 in FL,so no matter what you say I still get paid cuz.
I have been tatting for 10years.I been to the meeting of the marked for 7years where I have won 17 diffrent awards for best back piece,best half sleeve,best free hand,most original,and exc.I make over $3200 a day in tatting and piercing.
