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Von D was asked to work at ] when ] broke his elbow,<ref>Sharer, Lisa. , '']'', October 2006</ref> preventing him from tattooing. She appeared in the first four seasons of the same-name ] show taped there.<!--per Miami Ink Misplaced Pages article--> She had a falling out with ] which led to her being asked to leave the shop. Kat has said she has not spoken with members of Miami Ink since her departure.<ref name="cnint"> by ]</ref> Von D was asked to work at ] when ] broke his elbow,<ref>Sharer, Lisa. , '']'', October 2006</ref> preventing him from tattooing. She appeared in the first four seasons of the same-name ] show taped there.<!--per Miami Ink Misplaced Pages article--> She had a falling out with ] which led to her being asked to leave the shop. Kat has said she has not spoken with members of Miami Ink since her departure.<ref name="cnint"> by ]</ref>


She later acquired her own series, '']'', following her work at her tattoo shop, High Voltage Tattoo, in ], California. On the show, she gained the ] of most tattoos given by a single person in 24 hours, with a total of 400.<ref>, '']''</ref> This was broken shortly after by her ex-husband Oliver Peck with 415, then Robbie "Coon" Koch with 577, then Derek Kastning with 726.<ref>, '']''</ref> She later acquired her own series, '']'', following her work at her tattoo shop, High Voltage Tattoo, in ], California. On the show, she gained the ] of most tattoos given by a single person in 24 hours, with a total of 400.<ref>, '']''</ref> This was broken shortly after by her ex-husband Oliver Peck with 415,{{cn}} then Robbie "Coon" Koch with 577,{{cn}} then Derek Kastning with 726.<ref>, '']''</ref>


Her first book ''High Voltage Tattoo'', compiling her artworks and tattoos, with a foreword by ]'s ], was released in January 2009 and reached #6 on ].<ref>, Sunday, February 22, 2009. This was the book's second week on the chart, and its highest chart position.</ref> The book traces Von D's career as an artist, from early childhood influences to recent work, along with examples of inspirations, information about the show and her shop, sketches, and personal tattoos. Von D described the book as "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."<ref>{{cite episode | title = Kat Von D segment | series = Anytime with Bob Kushell | airdate = 2009-01-29 | season = 1 | number = 7}}</ref> Her second book, ''The Tattoo Chronicles'', an illustrated diary following a year in her life, was released October 26, 2010, and reached #3 on '']'' "Hardcover Advice & Misc." best-seller list.<ref>]'' best-seller lists page, November 14, 2010.</ref> Her first book ''High Voltage Tattoo'', compiling her artworks and tattoos, with a foreword by ]'s ], was released in January 2009 and reached #6 on ].<ref>, Sunday, February 22, 2009. This was the book's second week on the chart, and its highest chart position.</ref> The book traces Von D's career as an artist, from early childhood influences to recent work, along with examples of inspirations, information about the show and her shop, sketches, and personal tattoos. Von D described the book as "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."<ref>{{cite episode | title = Kat Von D segment | series = Anytime with Bob Kushell | airdate = 2009-01-29 | season = 1 | number = 7}}</ref> Her second book, ''The Tattoo Chronicles'', an illustrated diary following a year in her life, was released October 26, 2010, and reached #3 on '']'' "Hardcover Advice & Misc." best-seller list.<ref>]'' best-seller lists page, November 14, 2010.</ref>

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Kat Von D
Kat Von D tattooing
BornKatherine Drachenberg, Katherine von Drachenberg (sources differ)
(1982-03-08) March 8, 1982 (age 42)
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Other namesKatherine von Drachenberg
Occupation(s)Tattoo artist, Television personality
Spouse
  • Oliver Peck (2004-2007)
Websitehttp://www.katvond.net/

Katherine Drachenberg (born March 8, 1982), known professionally as Kat Von D and who has given her name as Katherine von Drachenberg in two German interviews is an American tattoo artist and television personality. She is best known for her work as a tattoo artist on the TLC reality television show LA Ink, which premiered August 7, 2007 in the United States and November 11, 2007 in the UK.

Early life

Kat Von D was born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico,. Her parents are Argentinean-Mexican. Her father, René Drachenberg, is of German descent and her mother, Sylvia Galeano, is of Italian and Spanish descent. Von D has a sister named Karoline and a brother named Michael. She moved with her family to the Los Angeles area at age 4 and grew up in Colton, California. Von D was classically trained in piano beginning at age 6. She particularly appreciates Ludwig van Beethoven.

She credits the prominent Black culture of New York City as being a major influence drawing tattoos in her art and style. She began listening to the Ramones, Misfits and other punk rock bands at the age of 12. She got her first tattoo at 14 and quit school at 16 to become a tattoo artist.

Career

Von D was asked to work at Miami Ink when Darren Brass broke his elbow, preventing him from tattooing. She appeared in the first four seasons of the same-name reality TV show taped there. She had a falling out with Ami James which led to her being asked to leave the shop. Kat has said she has not spoken with members of Miami Ink since her departure.

She later acquired her own series, LA Ink, following her work 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. This was broken shortly after by her ex-husband Oliver Peck with 415, then Robbie "Coon" Koch with 577, then Derek Kastning with 726.

Her first book High Voltage Tattoo, compiling her artworks and tattoos, with a foreword by Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx, was released in January 2009 and reached #6 on The New York Times Best Seller list. The book traces Von D's career as an artist, from early childhood influences to recent work, along with examples of inspirations, information about the show and her shop, sketches, and personal tattoos. Von D described the book as "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." Her second book, The Tattoo Chronicles, an illustrated diary following a year in her life, was released October 26, 2010, and reached #3 on The New York Times "Hardcover Advice & Misc." best-seller list.

In 2008, Von D created and launched a make-up line for Sephora. She has released new collections every year and has expanded her line to include fragrances. She is the creator of the MusInk Tattoo Convention and Music Festival, which began in 2008.

On September 2, 2010, Von D opened the art gallery and boutique Wonderland Gallery in the space next door to High Voltage Tattoo.

Personal life

Von D was married to fellow tattoo artist Oliver Peck, but they were separated and preparing for divorce by August 2007. She dated Nikki Sixx from 2008 to Jan 2010. She later began dating motorcycle customizer, West Coast Choppers CEO and reality-show star Jesse James. On August 19, 2010, Von D confirmed media reports that she and James were dating, tweeting "I think it's pretty obvious that we're dating." Von D and James announced their engagement on January 20, 2011.

Von D has tattooed herself with the emblems of the bands Misfits, HIM, Turbonegro, ZZ Top, Guns N' Roses, AC/DC, Slayer, Mike Got Spiked and "Slutallica", a modified Metallica logo. She appeared in the music video of Alkaline Trio's "Help Me", as well as HIM's Killing Loneliness. Other musical artists that Von D lists among her favorites include The Mars Volta and Selena.

In other media

Von D was referred to in the Eagles of Death Metal song "High Voltage", which was named after her shop and is featured on their third album, Heart On. In an interview, Eagles of Death Metal's Jesse Hughes said, "I wrote that for Kat Von D, because that girl's bad ass."

Television

As well as cameos and various chat show appearances, TV, film, and video game appearances include:

References

  1. ^ KatVonD.net (official site). Access date 2010-2-18
  2. "She gets under the skin (German)". Süddeutsche Zeitung. 2008-03-20. Retrieved 2011-01-12.. Translation: Süddeutsche Zeitung: "Kat, your surname is von Drachenberg. That is a German name..." Kat von D: "Yes, there is a castle 'von Drachenberg' somewhere in South Germany, which is owned by some of my relatives. I've got a postcard, but I was never there."
  3. "Some guys find me disgusting (German)". Der Spiegel. 2008-01-04. Retrieved 2011-01-12.. Translation: Der Spiegel: "Kat von D is the abbreviation of Katherine von Drachenberg..." Kat von D: "Yes, my father's mother is German. Somewhere in South Germany there is a castle with this name..."
  4. "Facts about Kat : LA Ink : TLC". Tlc.discovery.com. Retrieved 2010-09-20.
  5. Loeffler, Shawn. "Interview: Kat Von D". AskMen.com. Retrieved 2010-09-20.
  6. ^ Geist, Brandon. "Region of blood", Revolver, June 2008, p. 83.
  7. "Kat Von D Exclusive!". en.terra.com. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
  8. Life at the sharp end, The Guardian, July 11, 2008
  9. LA Ink, American Way
  10. Sharer, Lisa. "Kat Von D: Hot Ink", Prick, October 2006
  11. Interview with Kat von D by Chris Nieratko
  12. More tattoos on "LA ink", Vitamin Angels
  13. "Most Tattoos in 24 Hours", Guinness World Records
  14. The New York Times Best Seller list, Sunday, February 22, 2009. This was the book's second week on the chart, and its highest chart position.
  15. "Kat Von D segment". Anytime with Bob Kushell. Season 1. Episode 7. 2009-01-29.
  16. [http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2010-11-14/overview.html The New York Times best-seller lists page, November 14, 2010.
  17. Jackson, Nate. "Live Review: Kat Von D's MusInk Tattoo and Music Festival on 02/23", OC Weekly, February 25, 2008. WebCitation archive.
  18. Spelled "MusInk" per official site.
  19. Reitz, Allison. "Motörhead, Social Distortion tour with Kat Von D's 2009 Musink Festival", TicketNews.com, November 4, 2008. WebCitation archive.
  20. WonderlandLA.com (official site)
  21. ^ "'LA Ink' Star Sets the Record Straight About Her Relationship with Steve-O", BuddyTV.com, August 16, 2007
  22. "Kat Von D fréquente Jesse James". Canoe.
  23. Leonard, Elizabeth, and Jessica Herndon (January 20, 2011). "Jesse James & Kat Von D Are Engaged". People. Retrieved January 20, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link). WebCitation archive.
  24. "TLC :: LA Ink :: Q&A with Kat". Tlc.discovery.com. Retrieved 2010-09-20.
  25. Powers, Nicole (5 November 2008). "Eagles of Death Metal Part 2: Jesse Hughes". SuicideGirls.com. Retrieved 2008-11-06.
  26. McNary, Dave (2008-03-23). "Five Cut Teeth on 'Bleeding'". Variety. Retrieved 2008-10-09.. WebCitation archive.

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