Kat Von D Professions : Tattoo artist Born : March 8, 1982 Browse All Authors Top 55 quotes by Kat Von D Express yourself through your art - whether it’s your drawings in a sketchpad, tattoos on your skin, the shade of your lipstick, or the clothes that you wear. Kat Von D drawing tattoo art I am a canvas of my experiences, my story is etched in lines and shading, and you can read it on my arms, my legs, my shoulders, and my stomach. Kat Von D legs lines stories Makeup is part of my daily routine. It's the time in my mornings when I can concentrate on me, and me alone. Giving yourself the kind of attention is so important - and is something that is definitely glossed over by to many women Kat Von D makeup morning giving But true individuality is more about being in tune with who you truly are, whether you're expressing yourself physically, mentally, or spiritually; individuality arises from living without fear of what other might think or say about you and without being swayed by their opinions, leaving you free to lead life without caring about judgments made by the outside world. Kat Von D leaving caring thinking You know, for a long time being a heavily tattooed woman was viewed as something gross, or you're either a criminal or a drug addict. It feels good to be a good representation of the art form versus being the token tattoo girl. I'm just glad that people even consider it to be sexy, because I think I'm just a big nerd so it works out. Kat Von D sexy tattoo girl You have to nourish your creativity for it to flourish. Kat Von D creativity Who are your heroes? Why do you look up to them? Why do we respect those who live and think for themselves as opposed to doing what is expected? We all admire the idea of living a life unbound by thoughts of fear. People who seem to live that dream inspire us to want to do the same. They mirror the qualities that we possess but are too scared to access. Kat Von D hero dream thinking Like everyone else, I was born naked and screaming, waiting for my life to write itself on my skin. Kat Von D skins waiting writing Everyday, I have the choice to live a life of compassion that not only saves animals, but helps the environment. Kat Von D choices compassion animal Personally, I like to start my day off as a Saint and graduate to my Sinner self! Kat Von D sinner graduates saint Years of cultural programming have taught us to love some animals while eating others, when in all reality, all animals are sentient beings with the capacity to feel, both physically and emotionally. Kat Von D animal reality years Strength doesn't necessarily come from resisting fear, weakness, or any other feeling and overcoming it. Strength comes from looking at those things straight on--and accepting them as they really are. Kat Von D weakness overcoming feelings We are the masters of our reality. Kat Von D masters reality There is no point in developing anything at the cost of exploiting and abusing animals. Kat Von D developing cost animal What's truly important--and what I find myself forgetting and having to relearn--is that right here, right now, I am free. Free to be myself and to express myself. Kat Von D right-now important forget Certain scents can evoke so much feeling, nostalgia, and trigger beautiful memories. Kat Von D feelings beautiful memories Everything I've ever felt, but could never put into words, is poetically orchestrated through Mat Devine 's writing. In a lonely world, a book like this will make you feel like you belong. Simply put, Weird War One changed my life. Kat Von D lonely war book When I became vegan 5 years ago, it was truly eye opening. I think it's all about perspective, really. Kat Von D eye years thinking When I became vegan I thought I would have to deprive myself of certain sweets that I loved so much, like caramel and peanut butter cups, but on the contrary! Kat Von D cups peanut-butter sweet There's so much more work that goes into developing a makeup line than one would imagine. Personally, I like to be involved in the entire creative process - everything from art direction, collection concepts, formula testing, packaging artwork, to naming the shades and also the marketing side of things. Kat Von D makeup creative art Similar Authors Lyle Tuttle tattoo-artist Sailor Jerry tattoo-artist All Authors
