Tattoo Artist Kat Von D Goes From "Miami Ink" To "LA Ink"

AHN - USA - The female cohort from TLC's series, "Miami Ink," Kat Von D, will premier in her own series on the west coast called "LA Ink" starting August 7.

The black haired, sexy tattoo artist, whose name is Katherine Von Drachenberg, is quoted by the NY Daily News as saying about her success, "The tattooing industry, they love me or hate me."

"It's different when you're on TV, everything you're doing is overanalyzed by your peers."

"I've built this shop from the ground up."

"I've put my heart and soul into it."

The Mexican-born, Kat Von D, whose parents are originally from Argentina, was the only female on "Miami Ink" but her new LA shop will boast a majority of women artists that include Hannah Aitchison and Kim Saigh with the single male slot going to Corey Miller.