When it comes to tattoo artists, few people are as recognizable in the industry as Kat Von D.
When it comes to tattoo artists, few people are as recognizable in the industry as Kat Von D.
The tattoo artist released a video to clarify that she did not identify as a Nazi or as an anti-vaxxer.
He not only assaulted her, but also forged her signature on the racist 8x10 photo.
She also claimed that the accusations were "extremely offensive and super hurtful."
"I am not an anti-vaxxer. What I am is a first-time mother," she said.
"After doing a bunch of research and reading the ingredients, naturally, I experienced some hesitancy," she added.
She says that since then, she has decided to consult with a pediatrician, and listen to his guidance.
And tattoos, of course,
Recently, Kat shared her new blackout style tattoo with her 7 million Instagram followers.
"Can’t believe it only took him 1.5 hours - and it’s the most consistent, true black I have ever seen!"
In a since-deleted comment, Kat said she went with the blackout style to remove some old "crappy" tattoos.
"PS. it’s all good if you don’t like my tattoo, because I do!" she clarified with fans.
"Having been in the tattoo industry for the greater part of my life, I’ve seen countless tattoos of all types of styles — but NEVER have I felt inspired to tell anyone 'that’s ugly' or 'you’re stupid.' Tattoos are funny in the sense that ultimately it is one of the most intimately personal things we can do for ourselves," she started.
She continued, "With that being said, I do love sharing and giving the world a window into aspects of my life — especially when it involves something/someone that inspires me. But just because I choose to share my experiences, it shouldn’t be an invitation for such negativity."
"So, to respond to a lot of the noise that clogged up my comment section in my last post:
•No, it doesn’t matter that you don’t like the way my arm looks. To each their own.
•No, this isn’t bad for my health [but thank you for caring!] When done correctly, tattoos don’t penetrate passed the second dermis layer of skin. During the healing process, our skin naturally filters out any excess pigment through our pores. And no, there is no lead, plastics, toxins in the professional-grade tattoo pigments that we use. Nowadays you can even find vegan-friendly pigments that works just as well, too.
•No, this isn’t a lazy attempt at a coverup. It actually takes an extremely skilled artist that specializes in blacking out tattoos.
•Before you label something “ugly” or “horrible” try to remember that beauty is subjective. Your idea of a dream tattoo, might be someone else’s idea of a nightmare."
"Even if it’s something you would never get, there’s no denying the simplistic esthetic to this style of tattooing really is beautiful in its own way," she concluded.
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