Apprenticeship

What if you are in a city where they do not have shops who are licensed for apprenticeship? Is this the only way to get to become a tattoo artist?

If it's something you want to do bad enough, and you have the skills and the drive, in addition to a great work ethic, then it's not out of the ordinary to network with people online and relocate to a location that would allow you to pursue your dreams. You have to go and get it if you want it, it's not going to come to you.

Bust out that sketch book and dont stop till your at the back cover,then get a new one.DO that a few times then go out of state/province with portfolio in hand.