Katherine von Drachenberg, known professionally as Kat Von D, is a Mexican-American tattoo artist, television personality, entrepreneur and recording artist. She is best known for her work as a tattoo artist on the TLC reality television show LA Ink, which premiered in the United States on August 7, 2007, and ran for four seasons. She is also known for being the former head of Kat Von D Beauty. In May 2021, Kat Von D released her first single "Exorcism" from her album Love Made Me Do It.
Von D in March 2016
Von D at the 2007 Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival
A tattoo artist is an individual who applies permanent decorative tattoos, often in an established business called a "tattoo shop", "tattoo studio" or "tattoo parlour". Tattoo artists usually learn their craft via an apprenticeship under a trained and experienced mentor.
Tattoo artist working at the Florence Tattoo Convention, 2010
"Rollomatic" tattoo machine used for lining
Tattoo studio in Hückeswagen, Germany
Tattoo studio in Oulu, Finland