L.A. Ink, which premiered recently on August 7 on TLC, attempts to bring forth a diverse breed of artists led by Kat Von D, who first drew attention on Miami Ink.  But while Von D is popularly known for her black and gray portraits and realistic artwork, the studio's other artists also have their corresponding art specialties that make their craft distinct and recognizable.

Corey Miller, Hannah Aitchison, Kim Saigh and shop manager Pixie Acia, rounds up Von D's squad at her own tattoo shop called High Voltage, which is featured on the spin-off L.A. Ink.

For Saigh, who has been tattooing for 16 years, she reveals that she has a strong penchant for narrative tattoos with mythological and Indian-inspired designs.

“I think the one thing that people recognize most about my style is maybe a certain line quality that I have a certain flow.  I'm really attracted to Art Nouveau.  I really like very flowy movement,” Saigh said.

Unlike Von D who is drawn to grayscale artwork, Acia prefers more colorful art schemes.  In an effort to give off a positive outlook and good vibes, she chooses bright and cheery designs in her own body art, as well as the tattoos she makes for other people.

Aitchison, who aspires to release a book about referencing photos and the fundamentals on how to translate photos into great tattoos, is very fond of doing pinups and figurative designs.

“I love experimenting with bold, bright colors and lighting.  More importantly though, I love tattoos that tell a story,” Aitchison revealed.

As for Miller, who serves as Von D's friend and mentor, he likes to stick with the conventional.

“I love to do traditional stuff.  I'm known for doing dragons.  I love soft, feminine designs, flowers and all that as well as the elements, fire, wind, water, the skills, Miller said.

Fans can catch Von D and the rest of the gang on L.A. Ink every Tuesday at 10/9c on TLC.


-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: TLC
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