Well I didn't start tattooing until I was 30 so don't worry about that! I grew up in Plymouth and my mum works with Falmouth college now.
I am currently relocating my studio to bigger premises (only 2 mins from the existing one) so I need to get that sorted first, but I will hopefully be looking around Christmas/new year time.
Whats the situation financially? I mean, I can offer a wage but it won't be much for an apprentice, though the work is certainly there once you'd be trained. With art ability like yours you'll have a head start.
Let me know what you'd need financially to make it work - I don't want to waste your time if its not something I can meet.
Where are you based? I may be looking for someone in the future, the portfolio is very promising I agree with the others. Let me know where you are - I can make no promises cos a few people have approached me and I'd need to interview people, but you would be on my shortlist!!