Kat Von D and the L.A. Ink

Here’s a tip of the hat to Kat Von D and the new TLC show L.A. Ink. How refreshing it is to see a place where skateboarding is part of the mainstream and not against the law. It is also refreshing to see artists. While Miami Ink was a starting point, staging a show in L.A., the mecca of skate and surf activity, brings just the right amount of karma to T.V. California definitely is cooler than the the East Coast. It has been a while since anything Goth, Punk, or Flower as been in vogue. As the gang at L.A. Ink pens away suffocating glam-pop imagery, a tip of the hat also needs to be given to Jeff Ho, Skip Engblom, Craig Stecyk, and Wes Humpston for their pioneering concept “Debris Meets the Sea.” Finally featuring a show centered around hip, creative, and sexy women should be able to make us forget about the actresses in rehab. It is easy to feel Kat’s strife, as she loses her job in Miami and has to hoof her way back to L.A. homeless. Starting from scratch, even an artist with talent gets kicked when they are down. Having no roots could be the most difficult thing for a human being, and we should applaud her for making the trek and making the show a success. Cheers!