Japanese Foot Tattoo - Japanese Ink

Japanese Foot Tattoo - Japanese Ink

kat von D tattoo - inspiration girl tattoo

Kat Von D was born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Her father is René Von Drachenberg and her mother is Sylvia Galeano. Her parents were born in Argentina but her father's ancestry is German and her mother's is Spanish and Italian [1]. Kat, a middle child, has a sister named Karoline and a brother named Michael. She moved to Los Angeles at age 4 and grew up in Colton, California. She credits the prominent Latino culture of Los Angeles as being a major influence drawing tattoos in her art and style.[2] She began listening to the Ramones, the Misfits and other punk rock bands at the age of 12. She quit school at 14 to become a tattoo artist.[3][4]

Von D was asked to work at Miami Ink when Darren Brass had broken his elbow.[5] She had a falling out with Ami James which led to her leaving Miami Ink. She has said that she hasn't spoken with any of the members of Miami Ink since her departure. [6]

Following this she got her own show, LA Ink. In the show, she works at her tattoo shop, High Voltage Tattoo, in Hollywood, California. On the show, she gained the Guinness World Record of most tattoos given by a single person in 24 hours, with a total of 400.[7] This was broken shortly after by her ex husband Oliver Peck with 415, and then later was smashed by Derek Kastning with 726.[8]

She has a book compiling her artworks and tattoos, which was released in January 2009, called "High Voltage Tattoo" with a foreword by Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx. The book traces Von D's career as an artist, from early childhood influences to recent work, along with examples of what inspires her, information about the show and her shop, her sketches, and personal tattoos. In a January 2009 interview on Anytime with Bob Kushell, Von D said about the book: "It's not an autobiography, you know, 'cause I'm too young to do that. But this is just kind of like a picture-driven outline of my career as an artist. So, you see everything from my drawings when I was six to tattoos that have never before been seen."[9] She was one of the contributors to Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna's book Cherry Bomb in which she gave tips on tattooing.

Von D created a make-up line for Sephora,[10] and is the creator of the Musink festival.[11]

Von D married fellow tattoo artist Oliver Peck in 2004, but divorced in 2007 and began dating Nikki Sixx. However, on January 24th, 2010, Nikki posted a MySpace blog saying: "I want to wish Katherine nothing but the best in her life. She has loved and inspired the hell outta me and I know I have done the same for her in these almost two years we ruled the earth together. We are taking a break from our relationship for reasons that we will choose to keep personal. You won't find me saying a bad word about her and I don't believe vice versa, we have too much wonderful history together to ever deface that." As of approximately March 2010, the couple are back together, confirmed on both Sixx's twitter and radio show, Sixx Sense. below is a picture of tattoo designs from kat von d

image 1. combination flower tattoos and girls tattoo on shoulder

image 2. soft girls picture on back shoulder tattoos

image 3. cool LA tattoo and star tattoos on finger tattoos

image 4. body tattoo by kat von d - inspiration for girls tattoo

Buddhist Tattoos

Buddhist tattoos are clearly very appealing in terms of style and artwork, however the designs themselves represent a timeless culture which are dedicated to their philosophy and practices of buddhism.

Buddhist tattoos are most commonly designed as the seated buddha with his hands in the form the mudra (dharmachakra) which symbolizes the setting into motion of the wheel of teaching the dharma.

Have a look through this buddhist tattoo gallery and you just might find the perfect buddhist tattoo design you've been searching for.



Most buddhist tattoos represent a very peaceful and tranquil environment.



Buddhist tattoo are often seen alongside flower designs, specially the lotus flower.



Many buddhist cultures believe that tattoo artwork is a sacred practice and monks often double as tattoo artists.

Lower back tattoos can be very sexy on women. These tattoo designs

Lower back tattoos

Bird Tattoos

Bird tattoos are truly a lovely choice of tattoo design, most birds are symbolic of harmony, peace and gentleness, while other more fierce birds such as the eagle is often recognized as a symbol of courage and strength. Plus crows and ravens are sometimes associated with with the dark a macabre side of life.

Here we have a picture gallery of an array of beautiful bird tattoos which might just help you come up with some ideas for your very own bird tattoo design.



Bird tattoos are some of the most colorful designs in the world of animal artwork.



Bird tattoos are often combined with other designs such as stars and hearts.



Tribal bird tattoos seem to be gaining in popularity among animal/tattoo lovers.

Snake tattoos are a popular choice and strong

Snake tattoos are a popular choice and strong, often combined with a dragon, tiger beetles, skulls, or even a beautiful flower tattoo designs. People who wear snake tattoos usually symbolize courage, and who wore a snake tattoo is usually a male.

Foot Tattoos are very beautiful and are becoming more popular

Foot Tattoos are very beautiful and are becoming more popular by the day. There's just something about tattoos on the foot. Especially with the cute designs available.
If your thinking about getting a foot tattoo there are some things you should keep in mind. There are many foot tattoo designs to choose from. But large or small, cute or beautiful, regardless of your choice it is permanent. Unless of course you want to pay the high price of tattoo removal.

Bear Tattoos

Bear tattoos are commonly depicted in two different manners, one being fierce and ready to strike with an open mouth, and secondly as a more endearing and lovable bear design. No matter what style of bear tattoo you decide upon, there is no doubt that bear tattoos in general are some of the most beautiful and breathtaking of all designs, if you are a bear lover of course.

Enjoy a quick look through this outstanding collection of top quality bear tattoos for both men and women alike.



Adding a little color to your bear tattoo can really bring the design to life.



These bear tattoo pictures above are less traditional, but equally as exciting and clever.



Growling bear head tattoos are perhaps the most commonly seen variety of bear artwork, and for good reason. These bear head tattoos are beautifully frightening!