‘LA Ink' Star Announces Exciting Update After Passion Project Draws Attention
Kat Von D is keeping the momentum going following the success of her passion project, Black Tulip Field.
The gothic-inspired floral attraction, located at the LA Ink star's historic 1874 Second Empire-style home in Vevay, Indiana, has captured widespread attention, drawing a large number of visitors to the small town.
As the black tulip season came to a close, the Mexican-born tattoo artist delivered a special message to the visitors and fans who came out to experience it firsthand.
"Our beautiful tulip season is officially over and my black tulip field is closed for the season, but I wanted to take a moment just to say thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the flowers and brought life into our very small town," she said in an Instagram post.
Moreover, she expressed how the annual event helps boost their community of around 12,000 people.
"Having this amount of love and support coming through, even if it's just once a year, really helps our community," the reality star shared. "I talked to a lot of restaurant owners and the businesses and stores around our town and said that the energy was amazing. You guys all came out and supported and it was actually meaningful."
As she continued to express her gratitude for everyone who showed their interest and appreciation for her passion project, despite it just being a "little black tulip field with not a lot of smoke and mirrors or gimmick stuff," she said it means the world to her.
With the success of Kat Von D's passion project, she has hinted at what visitors and fans can look forward to next year.
"I have some really cool ideas for how to make the experience even more fun," she teased fans, adding, "I hope you guys still come back and see them again next year."
The field, with approximately 15,000 "Queen of the Night" tulips, was in full bloom from early to mid-April and was open to the public during that time.
The renowned tattoo artist and beauty mogul, who is also an avid gardener, started the Black Tulip Field in November 2023, with its first public bloom taking place in April 2024.
According to Local 12, this will be the second time since 2023 that Vevay has earned the USA Today Readers' Choice Award for Best Small Town in the Midwest, finishing ahead of 19 others.
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This story was originally published April 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM.