Kim Saigh | |
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 Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival, 2007 | |
| Born | June 25, 1973 Westlake, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Website | www.kimsaigh.com |
Kim Saigh (born June 25, 1973) is an American tattoo artist and television personality. She is best known for her work as a contributing artist on the TLC reality television show LA Ink . [1]
Saigh was born in Westlake, Ohio on June 25, 1973. [2] She got her first tattoo at the age of 16. [3] At age 18, she became an apprentice at one of her friend's tattoo studios. [3] At age 21, she moved to Chicago, Illinois upon the suggestion of tattoo artist Guy Aitchison. [4] For 13 years, she tattooed clients in Chicago, where she opened Cherry Bomb Tattoo. [4] Her reputation as "a great tattoo artist" led to her being cast on the TLC reality television show LA Ink . [4] She then moved to Los Angeles, California to do the show. [5]
In 2009, she opened Memoir Tattoo in Los Angeles with her partner, fellow artist Shawn Barber. [6] [7]
In 2017, Men's Health included her on its list of the "7 Tattoo Artists You Gotta Follow on Instagram This Week". [8] In 2018, Los Angeles included her on its list of the "12 L.A.-Based Women Tattoo Artists You Need to Follow on Instagram". [9]
Saigh stated that she draws inspiration for her tattoos from Art Nouveau, religious art, fairy tale art, and Eastern art, among others. [10] She has also worked on ad campaigns and concert posters. [11]
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2007–2009 | LA Ink | 18 episodes |
| 2009 | Osbournes Reloaded | 1 episode |
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