mtvU’s Ulalume Festival will be hosted by none other than Kat Von D, one of the most respected and sought-after tattoo artists in the world. She’s also the star of TLC’s series “L.A. Ink,” a spin-off of “Miami Ink,” which Kat was featured on for two seasons. The hit series “L.A. Ink” returned July 9, 2009 with all new episodes centering on the talented artists working at Kat’s tattoo shop – High Voltage Tattoo. Since “L.A. Ink” premiered in Aug. ‘07, averaging over three million viewers a week, the shop has become a noted destination point for LA denizens and tourists alike.
Last year, Kat wrapped her first film The Bleeding in North Carolina, alongside Michael Madsen, Vinnie Jones and DMX, and currently has her own exclusive makeup line for Sephora in all stores nationwide. In addition to those projects her first book “High Voltage Tattoo” (Harper Collins) debuted in January on The New York Times Best Seller List, and stayed there for seven consecutive weeks. “High Voltage Tattoo” is a collection of 100 incredible examples of Kat’s finished work and personal stories behind each piece.
Playing by her own rules, Kat lives a fast-paced, rebel lifestyle. Hers is a life of freedom: she sets her own schedule, picks her clients, all while running and maintaining a burgeoning business. Kat balances tattooing and running her business with attending red carpet events, making appearances, and even producing her own music and tattoo festival MUSINK last year in Orange County.
