Two distinct themes dominate David Bromstad’s dermis-level ink. First, he showcases his deep love for the magic of childhood, and second, Bromstad uses his body to express his identity and values. As far as his fantasy-themed tattoos go, Bromstad’s skin boasts his favorite childhood animation characters, scenes, and memories such as the “Poppin’ Good” sniff-and-scratch sticker tat found on his torso.
The designer also seems to believe the more the merrier as far as body art goes. Bromstad has at least five Mickey Mouse tattoos (and even a Minnie) on his right arm sleeve, as well as other Disney-related characters. The former illustrator also has not one, but two castles adorning his skin. After posting a pic of his Harry Potter ink, he wrote, “I’m living for the simple graphic design of this Hogwarts tatt. I wanted it different from my Cinderella castle tatt in every way.”
It’s also no surprise that every tattoo is bright and bold. Bromstad took to Instagram to explain his fascination with color. He captioned a photograph of a vibrant tattoo on his leg, penning, “My tattoo addiction is shining bright with a rainbow of delicious colors. It symbolizes so much for me. The gay flag, my love for color, my first tv series, color splash, freedom and it’s just plain happy.” Bromstad added that he loved that he was proud to be an artistic weirdo. And we must assume the HGTV universe is also grateful for his penchant for fresh, vibrant hues.
