Tattoo enthusiast stresses safety, education
22.05.12
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And though she is now friends with the artist, she said, people should seriously consider who they allow to mark on their body before getting inked.
The founder of Beyond the INK said she realized there wasn't a centralized place for those interested in getting a tattoo to find accurate information. Though she has never been an artist herself, she said, her work around the industry has inspired her to educate others.
Richter said even television shows such as "LA Ink" and "Miami Ink" provide false information and unrealistic expectations to those who are considering getting a tattoo.
"I'm friends with a lot of people on those shows, and they will be the first to tell you it is very fake," Richter said.
The 25-year-old stopped at Indigo Body Art Gallery, 2419 Second St., Coralville, on Monday evening to give her first lecture on tattoo education.
Source: UI The Daily Iowan