More and more stores are popping up in Des Moines’ Highland Park district. Sundara, a tattoo studio on Sixth Avenue, is one of his stores. Artist girlfriend Rayna Ross has her own style. Her Tattoo Her passion as an artist began as a temporary henna hobby. Her first kit was purchased at an Indian grocery store.”I really enjoyed the cultural aspects associated with Indian patternwork and design,” Ross said. A friend of mine eventually became a customer. It just kind of rolled into it, like, “OK, I’ll do it for you.” I realized that it was absolutely necessary,” Ross said. The hours work wasn’t always easy. Ross’s first business Her mentor was her Google. with her legacy. She was adopted from India when she was two years old, and she has called Iowa her home ever since. The first Indian woman to open a tattoo shop in the United States, she hopes her journey will inspire other people of color.Electronic tattoos are vital to her signature. You can monitor. Click the video below for more information.
More and more stores are popping up in Des Moines’ Highland Park district. One of those storefronts is Sundara, a tattoo studio on Sixth Avenue.
Artist Reina Ross has her own style. Her passion for tattooing her artist began as a temporary henna hobby. Her first kit was from an Indian grocery store.
“I really enjoyed the cultural aspects associated with Indian patternwork and design,” Ross said.
Ross’ friends eventually became customers.
“People kept asking for my art, so I was like, ‘OK, I’ll do that for you.’ I got it,” said Ross.
Becoming a small business owner and making art a full-time job wasn’t always easy. Ross’ first business his mentor was Google.
“You have to find ways to go with the flow of things and pivot when things get tough to create art and connections,” Ross said.
All tattoos are also a way for Ross to connect with her legacy. She was adopted from India when she was two years old, and she has called Iowa her home ever since.
“There aren’t many people of color with tattoos, especially here in Iowa,” Ross said.
After doing research, Ross believes she was the first Indian woman to open a tattoo shop in America.
“You never know until you try it. If you don’t like it, you can always change your mind,” Ross said.
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