TATU BABY

Biography

Tatu Baby — Katherine “Kat” Flores **Katherine “Tatu Baby” Flores** is an American tattoo artist and television personality best known for her distinctive tattoo work and appearances on the reality competition series *Ink Master*. Born on **October 28, 1987**, she was raised in a Colombian-American family and developed an interest in tattooing at a young age. Tatu Baby became interested in tattoo art after getting her first tattoo at age 14. Although she initially pursued an education in computer animation, she ultimately decided to make tattooing her career. She began tattooing professionally at **19**, developing her skills largely through self-directed practice and experience. Her work became particularly recognized for **black-and-gray tattooing and photorealism**, with an emphasis on detailed, customized artwork. Her major breakthrough came in **2012**, when she appeared on the second season of *Ink Master*. She quickly became a fan favorite and finished the competition in **fourth place**. She returned for the show's third season in 2013, becoming the first artist invited back to compete and ultimately finishing in **third place**. Her appearances on the program brought her international recognition and helped establish her as a prominent figure in the tattoo industry. Following her *Ink Master* appearances, Tatu Baby continued expanding her career in tattooing and entertainment. She appeared in other television projects, including *Black Ink Crew* and *Ink Master: Angels*, and became a main cast member of VH1's *Cartel Crew*, which premiered in 2019. Beyond television, Tatu Baby has built a reputation as an accomplished tattoo artist and entrepreneur. Her professional portfolio includes work for high-profile clients, and her official biography notes celebrity clients such as **Jason Derulo, Rick Ross, and Dwyane Wade**. Tatu Baby is also recognized for her Colombian heritage and for representing Latina women within an industry that has historically been male-dominated. Her career has been shaped by persistence, self-expression, and a commitment to developing her artistic identity. In interviews, she has discussed the challenges she faced as both a woman and a Hispanic artist and how those experiences motivated her to work harder and establish herself professionally. Today, Tatu Baby remains known for combining **tattoo artistry, entrepreneurship, and television**. Her journey from a young artist discovering tattooing to an internationally recognized tattoo professional and television personality has made her a notable figure in contemporary tattoo culture.