Kat Von D is an America based celebrity tattoo artist, model, television personality, and entrepreneur. She is a world-famous and most demanding tattoo artist who has got a very unique style of tattooing. She has got numerous tattoos on her body. Let’s scroll further to know more details regarding her various body tats along with their meanings. 
1. ‘mother portrait’ tattoo
tattoo: “mother portrait” tattoo near her left shoulder.
Meaning: Kat got a portrait tattoo of her mother, Sylvia Galeano, near her left shoulder. she has always been very close to her. On May 15, 2017, Kat uploaded a photo of her with her mother to her Instagram account, praising her mother’s beauty.
2. ‘angels’ tattoo
tattoo: ‘los angeles’ tattoo on the left shoulder.
Meaning: Kat got this tattoo in May 2012 to pay tribute to Los Angeles, where she moved with her family when she was just 4 years old. on May 5, 2012, she uploaded the photo of her tattoo on her instagram account, with the caption,
I’m going home to the city of angels.”
3. ‘ltp’ tattoo
tattoo: ‘ltp’ tattoo on his right fingers.
Meaning: This tattoo means “loyal to the profession”.
4. flower tattoo
tattoo: flower tattoo under the chin.
Meaning: In August 2012, Kat got this tattoo under her chin. on August 30, 2012, she uploaded the photo of this tattoo on her instagram account, with the caption,
As simple and small as it is, this little flower under my chin is one of my favorite tattoos.”
5. ‘heartgram’ tattoo
tattoo: “heartagram” tattoo on her middle fingers.
Meaning: The symbol ‘heartgram’ is a combination of heart and pentagram. The heartagram is also a trademark symbol of the finnish goth band ‘he’ created by ville valo.
6. ‘tla’ tattoo
tattoo: ‘tla’ tattoo on his right ring finger.
Meaning: Kat got this tattoo in November 2011. This tattoo means “true love forever”.
7. decorative heart tattoo
tattoo: decorative tattoo of a heart on the palm of the right hand.
Meaning: According to media reports, this Kat tattoo was done by her ex-husband, Oliver Peck.
8. ‘lvb’ tattoo
tattoo: ‘lvb’ tattoo on his right index finger.
Meaning: The ‘lvb’ tattoo represents Ludwig van Beethoven, a German composer and pianist.
9. ‘loo$e yourself’ tattoo near her right ankle
10. spider tattoo
tattoo: spider tattoo on his left index finger.
meaning: the spider tattoo symbolizes power, wisdom, courage, strength, danger, balance, feminine power, etc.
11. dilligaf tattoo
tattoo: ‘dilligaf’ tattoo on the right hand.
Meaning: The ‘dilligaf’ tattoo means ‘I seem to give a fuck’.
12. tattoo ‘portrait of maria victoria’
tattoo: ‘portrait of maria victoria’ on her right leg.
Meaning: Kat got this tattoo in May 2012. Maria Victoria is a Mexican actress, singer, and comedian.
13. tattoo ‘portrait of columba domínguez’
tattoo: ‘portrait of columba domínguez’ tattoo on the right leg.
Meaning: Kat got this tattoo in May 2012. Colombo Domínguez was a Mexican actress, singer and painter famous for her powerful performance in the movie ‘pueblerina’.
14. ‘hollywood’ tattoo on the lower abdomen
15. tattoo ‘tongolele portrait’
tattoo: ‘tongolele portrait’ tattoo on his right leg.
meaning: kat got this tattoo in may 2012. tongolele is a mexican actress.
16. ‘peck’ tattoo
tattoo: ‘peck’ tattoo on his right fingers.
Meaning: Kat got this tattoo for her ex-husband, Oliver Peck.
17. ‘portrait of beethoven’ tattoo
tattoo: “portrait of beethoven” tattoo on the right thigh.
Meaning: Ludwig van Beethoven was a German musician known as one of the most famous and admired music composers of all time. Kat got his portrait tattooed on her right thigh.
18. beethoven tattoo on the right inner thigh
Meaning: This Beethoven tattoo was done by tattoo artist, Robert Hernandez.
19. “high voltage” tattoo
tattoo: “high voltage” tattoo on the left leg.
Meaning: High Voltage is the name of Kat von D’s tattoo studio in West Hollywood, California. high voltage is also the name of the first book by kat von d; explaining his artwork and tattoos which was released in January 2009.
20. anatomical heart tattoo
tattoo: ‘anatomical heart’ tattoo on the left leg.
Meaning: A heart tattoo is a symbol of emotions, love, passion, feelings, friendship and adoration. In an interview, Kat said,
I have an anatomical heart tattoo which is probably one of my favorite color tattoos I have.”
21. ‘w.t.f.’ tattoo on the left leg
22. tattoo ‘f.t.w.’ on the left leg
23. sugar skull tattoo
tattoo: sugar skull tattoo on the left leg.
Meaning: Mostly, the sugar skull tattoo is inked in reference to someone deceased. In some cultures this tattoo also symbolizes good luck, knowledge, wisdom, power, transformation and change. kat got this tattoo with the ink of tattoo artist, ronnie earhart.
24. ‘father’s portrait’ tattoo
tattoo: ‘portrait of father’ on his right forearm.
meaning: kat got her father’s tattoo, rené drachenberg inked it on her right forearm.
25. skull tattoo
tattoo: tattoo of a skull near his left ankle.
Meaning: The skull tattoo is a symbol of death, anger, rebirth and transformation.
26. ’12/12/12′ tattoo on left leg
27. tattoo on the palm of the left hand
28. pentacle tattoo on her right wrist
29. ‘la’ tattoo on left ring finger
30. tattoo ‘my crazy life’
tattoo: ‘my crazy life’ tattoo on the back.
Meaning: ‘mi vida loca’ is a Spanish term for ‘my crazy life’.
31. tattoo ‘carmen miranda’
tattoo: ‘carmen miranda’ tattoo on the back.
Meaning: Carmen Miranda was a Brazilian samba singer, dancer, and actress known primarily by her other name, “the Brazilian bombshell.”
32. ‘sister karoline’ tattoo
tattoo: “sister karoline” tattoo on the left forearm.
Meaning: Kat got her older sister, Karoline, tattooed on her left forearm to express her love and feelings for her.
33. ‘3d eye’ tattoo on his left hand
34. tattoo on his left middle finger
35. small heart tattoo
tattoo: small heart tattoo on her left ring finger.
Meaning: Kat got a small red heart tattoo on her left ring finger. such tattoos are symbols of love, passion, feelings, emotions and compassion.
36. ‘I love you’ tattoo on the right shoulder
37. tattoo near his right shoulder
38. left ear tattoo
39. heart tattoo on her right arm
40. ‘alex’ tattoo
tattoo: ‘alex’ tattoo on his right arm.
Meaning: Alex was the name of Kat’s ex-boyfriend whom she dated between 2007 and 2008.
41. ‘cat’ tattoo on her left leg
42. “vodka forever” tattoo near his left hand
43. “fuck” tattoo on left thumb
44. pentacle tattoo on his left hand
45. ‘stars’ tattoo
tattoo: ‘stars’ tattoo on the left side of the face.
Meaning: The star tattoo is a symbol of hope, direction, guidance, desire, intuition and honor. it also denotes the fight against darkness. In an interview, Kat said,
The star is a symbol of being able to be heavily tattooed and still behave in a feminine way.”
46. “bookworm” tattoo on left leg
47. tattoo on his right little finger
48. piano tattoo near her left ankle
49. small star tattoo
tattoo: tiny star tattoo on the left little finger.
meaning: a small star tattoo is a symbol of the fight against darkness.
50. tattoo on his right forearm
51. tattoo on his right wrist
52. tattoo on his right hand
53. tattoo on his left arm
54. ‘little angel’ tattoo on his right arm
55. left leg tattoo
56. ‘t+t’ tattoo on left leg
57. tattoo on his right shoulder
58. ‘sister’ tattoo
tattoo: “sister” tattoo near her left wrist.
meaning: ‘hermana’ is a Spanish version of the English word ‘sister’.
59. rose tattoo
tattoo: rose tattoo on the left arm.
Meaning: Rose tattoos are the symbols of a new beginning, true love, emotions, feelings, passion and compassion. it also denotes mature love and protection from an envious lover.
60. tattoo on his left torso
61. tattoo on his right torso
62. ‘brother’ tattoo
tattoo: ‘brother’ tattoo near his right wrist.
meaning: ‘hermano’ is the Spanish version of the English word ‘brother’.
63. tattoo on his right chest
64. left leg tattoo
65. left leg tattoo
66. tattoo on his right wrist
67. tattoo on the right ear
68. back tattoo
69. unicorn tattoo
tattoo: ‘unicorn’ tattoo on his right arm.
meaning: the unicorn tattoo is a symbol of wisdom, power, courage, magic and miracles.
70. tattoo on his right arm
71. tattoo on his left arm
72. tattoo on his right wrist
73. left leg tattoo
74. left leg tattoo
75. left leg tattoo
76. ‘rose’ tattoo on the right leg
77. ‘flying bird’ tattoo
tattoo: ‘flying bird’ tattoo on the right leg.
Meaning: The flying bird tattoo is a symbol of new beginnings, freedom, joy, rebirth and transformation.
78. ‘Rose pattern’ tattoo on her right arm
79. portrait tattoo on his right forearm
80. tattoo on his left elbow
81. tiny flower tattoo on her left arm
82. ‘lightning bolt’ tattoo
tattoo: tattoo of a “lightning bolt” near his right eye.
Meaning: A lightning bolt tattoo is a symbol of power, strength, courage, bravery and passion.
83. tattoo on his right forearm
84. tattoo on his right hand
85. tattoo on his right wrist
86. tattoo near his right wrist
87. tattoo near his left knee
88. skull tattoo
89. tattoo on her left thigh
90. tattoo on the right leg
91. dagger tattoo
92. “reindeer getting shot” tattoo on leg
93. ‘oliver peck portrait’ tattoo
tattoo: “portrait of oliver peck” tattoo on the leg.
Meaning: Kat got this tattoo when she was married to Oliver Peck.
94. ‘roses’ tattoo
tattoo: ‘roses’ tattoo on the right side of her neck.
Meaning: The rose tattoo is a symbol of true love, emotions, feelings, passion, mature love and protection from an envious lover.
95. ‘oliver’ tattoo
tattoo: ‘oliver’ tattoo on the right side of his neck.
Meaning: She got her ex-husband’s tattoo, “oliver” inked on her body.
96. opaque sleeve tattoo
tattoo: “black sleeve” tattoo on the left arm.
meaning: in november 2019, kat covered her left arm with black ink and on november 5, 2019, she uploaded the post to her instagram account, with the caption,
So in love with my new arm tattooed by @hoode215! 🖤 can’t believe it only took him 1.5 hours, and he’s the most consistent and truest black guy I’ve ever seen! feeling so lucky to have @hoode215 a guest here on @highvoltagetat and excited to have him coming back regularly! follow @hoode215 to see the most impressive black job ever! 🖤🖤🖤”
however, most of his fans didn’t like it and he received a backlash on instagram.
97. ‘sacred geometry’ tattoo on his left arm
Meaning: In 2014, tattoo artist Dillon Forte gave him this tattoo.
98. “ryan was here!” tattoo on his body
99. ‘j’ tattoo
tattoo: ‘j’ tattoo near her right ankle.
Meaning: This is the first tattoo Kat got when she was only 14 years old. In March 2014, she uploaded the photo of this tattoo to her Instagram account with the caption:
Last night I met my first and probably only true love I’ve ever had: James. I fell in love when I was 14 and we moved across the country together on a greyhound bus. three wild years I started tattooing (and getting tattooed) at that time. I got this “j” tattoo on my ankle back then… my first tattoo. it was made using a homemade ghetto-made rig hooked up to a 9-volt battery at a friend’s house. I still have him and I still love him, even though physically he outlasted the relationship. and I don’t regret it at all, and what it meant (and means) to me. what a gift.”
100. tattoo on his elbow
101. tattoo on her left thigh
102. tattoo on the left side of his neck
