As part of their Pain Contest, Rooftop brings the heat to this challenge with Michael.

Another chapter in Kat Von D's life is coming to a close. Only 4 episodes left of LA Ink.

After the crew at High Voltage is inspired by events in Japan, Kat and her team take it to the radio to organize a fundraiser for the victims overseas.

See what's coming up on the next LA Ink.

On the next episode of LA ink...

It's time to settle down for lead guitarist for Def Leppard as he and his fiance both tattoo each other's names on their stomachs.

Catch LA Ink premiering Tuesday, August 7th at 10/9c on TLC.

Newcomer to LA Bryan asks Kim for some special words that he doesn't want to forget as he struggles to become an actor and model.

Kat, from TLC's Miami Ink, shares the stories behind the tattos on her hands.

Lifeguard Justin has a smart and artistic idea for a tattoo that can identify him as having type one diabetese that incorporates a lot of traditional tattoo elements.

Watch as Kat tattoo's actor Eric Balfour as he shares his love for Los Angeles.

Robert has learned a great amount from his mentally challenged sister and decides to depict it with a wise owl being trapped in tree's twisting branches.

Corey feels the frustration as Laura comes into the shop for a tattoo of Thor's Hammer...or maybe not. Will her indecision prevent her from a commitment?

Even country music can rock a little when Emerson Drive comes in for a group tattoo after their first number one hit.

Rusty grew up with traditional and strict Japanese roots where a lot of pressure is placed on the first son and shows his appreciation for his father with a samurai sword and kanji.

Katie recently overcame three enormous life changing events and wants to celebrate the start of her new life with a tattoo of three sparrows being released from a cage, each becoming more defined.

Kat, from TLC's Miami Ink, shares the stories behind the tattos on her hands.

Watch as Kat tattoo's actor Eric Balfour as he shares his love for Los Angeles.

On the next episode of LA ink...

Katie recently overcame three enormous life changing events and wants to celebrate the start of her new life with a tattoo of three sparrows being released from a cage, each becoming more defined.

Corey feels the frustration as Laura comes into the shop for a tattoo of Thor's Hammer...or maybe not. Will her indecision prevent her from a commitment?

See what's coming up on the next LA Ink.

Lifeguard Justin has a smart and artistic idea for a tattoo that can identify him as having type one diabetese that incorporates a lot of traditional tattoo elements.

Another chapter in Kat Von D's life is coming to a close. Only 4 episodes left of LA Ink.

Robert has learned a great amount from his mentally challenged sister and decides to depict it with a wise owl being trapped in tree's twisting branches.

It's time to settle down for lead guitarist for Def Leppard as he and his fiance both tattoo each other's names on their stomachs.

Newcomer to LA Bryan asks Kim for some special words that he doesn't want to forget as he struggles to become an actor and model.

Even country music can rock a little when Emerson Drive comes in for a group tattoo after their first number one hit.

As part of their Pain Contest, Rooftop brings the heat to this challenge with Michael.

After the crew at High Voltage is inspired by events in Japan, Kat and her team take it to the radio to organize a fundraiser for the victims overseas.

Catch LA Ink premiering Tuesday, August 7th at 10/9c on TLC.

Rusty grew up with traditional and strict Japanese roots where a lot of pressure is placed on the first son and shows his appreciation for his father with a samurai sword and kanji.