Apprentice In San Diego

So I have talked with a few different artists in SD and have been told I should get into tattooing. I like this idea a lot and would love to. I have atleast 15 hours of ink in me and a good grip on the concept. Jeff Gogue has put in at least 8 of those hours. So the main reason I am here is I need to find a place I can apprentice at. Im going out and looking also. I just wanted to use this as another way of putting myself out there if it is appropriate. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated -Titus-

Gogue is amazing. Can we see a link to your art? Avalon tattoo is there and awesome 454 tattoo too... gabe

I am still working on getting my artwork up on the net but i do have a decent portfolio. I'll post my ink up too. I designed all my own tats and let jeff throw in some of his own flare. you will also get to see how far jeff has come. I got all my work done when jeff was just starting out. so can I become a member without being a professional Artist?