David Reed Bromstad (born August 17, 1973) is an American designer and television personality. He became the winner of the debut season of HGTV Design Star in 2006. He also hosted his own television show called “Color Splash with David Bromstad” which debuted in March 2007 on HGTV. He also hosts HGTV’s My Lottery Dream Home, in which he helps lottery winners find their dream real estate property. Bromstad’s mother is of Swedish and German descent and his father is of Norwegian descent.
David Bromstad is also famous for his tattoos and got some amazing inks on his body. David doesn’t have a specific style of tattoos. Each and every one of them holds a special meaning for him.
It wasn’t easy for him to get tattoos when he was young. David grew up in a conservative, Christian family in the Midwest and his parents wouldn’t allow him to get tattoos. But he still got a dragonfly tattoo on his shoulder right after college which was his first tattoo. Later David and his sister started a design company called Dragonfly Designs, so the dragonfly tattoo meant a lot to him.
Stories and Meanings behind David Bromstad’s Tattoos
Disney Cinderella Castle Tattoo
David was a big Disney fan since he was a child. While attending his high school David made a decision to pursue a career as a Disney animator. After finishing High School David attended the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida, a school known as a starting point for careers with Disney and later worked as a Disney illustrator.
He got the Disney Icon Cinderella Castle tattooed on his thigh recently by his favourite tattoo artist Cortni West (who is a big fan of Disney too). On his Instagram feed, David said “A princess has found her castle. My thigh never looked more magical. So happy with the results @misswildwest is amazing with her extraordinarily talents. I trust no one more with my skin.”
LOVE
David go another amazing tattoo on his right leg by Cortni West that says “LOVE”. The letter are very vibrant, colorful and look like they are part of a retro neon sign.
Rainbow
David got the rainbow flag, also known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag tattooed on his leg like a band around the “LOVE” Tattoo. Regarding this tattoo, David posted on his Instagram “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. I encourage u all to embrace the core of who u are. I just happen to to be wacky colorful artistic weirdo and I love it. So much more to come!“. It explains the meanings behind this tattoo.
David Bromstad’s Forearm Tattoo
David got a beautiful Chandelier tattoo on his right forearm. The Chandelier looks like it is from one of the of Disney castles.
Mickey Mouse Tattoos
David loves Mickey Mouse. Out of all his tattoos Mickey Mouse tattoos are the most joyous for him because Mickey not only makes him happy but everyone else around him as well which is like a magic. His full sleeve on the right arm features several tattoos of Mickey Mouse.
Minnie Mouse Tattoo
David got a Minnie Mouse tattoo on the inside of his right biceps.
Lion Tattoo
David’s zodiac sign is Leo. So he got a Tattoo of a lion tattooed on his left leg.
David Bromstad’s Chest Tattoos
LIMITED EDITION
Tattoo on his chest says “Limited Edition.” When he first inked that tattoo, he only had the words, but later he added a gorgeous design by adding a heart in the middle with a crown and two swallows. He calls it tasteless, shameless for barging about himself.
1973 est.
David got his birth year tattooed right under his Sternum, it says 1973 est.
David Bromstad’s Hand Tattoo
David’s beautiful hand tattoo says “Artist” where the “T”s look like the cross.
Tribal Tattoos
David got two tribal tattoos. One on his left arm and the other one is on his chest. The Tribal tattoo on his arm designed with three Chinese letters. They mean Artist and Painter.
Love your tats and watching you on tv! Keep up the great work
God Bless
Love your tattoos, love your shows, and love your design styles! Really loved that “color splash” show…loved seeing how you redid rooms…paint and design etc. You are a fabulous artist also! Wish you could do another show where you design rooms. You are awesome!
We have been watching you on tv from your start. I just know you have a kind heart. My husband and I have always wondered about the tats. You use to come on the tv and my husband Gordon use to yell to me your boys on tv. I knew who he meant. You are young enough to be our child. We love you and wish you well.
Sue Steele
Heyyyy David
I love you, your show, and LOVE your tattoos. Most of all I want to say thanks for encouraging me to loose weight. As I watched your shows “My Lottery Dream Home” over the years, I’ve noticed the weight you have lost and how sexy you have become. You Go Boy!!!!! So I got my fat ass up and did the same thing. I work out and started losing weight myself. David, I wish could win the lottery so I could buy my dream home and have you help me buy my first home, but what are the odds huh….lol. I just want to say I love you keep it up and I will always, always, watch your shows. Thanks David
Conchetta
David, I’ve been watching you from the very first beginning of your t.v. career. You are so talented, funny and especially easy on the eyes LOL and you are aging super gracefully. My favorite are the Mickey tattoos, just don’t cover that beautiful face;)
Enough with the tattoos David! Starting to be distracting on screen!
I agree with Chris, too many tats. Stop love you the way you are.
I totally agree. Nothing against a few tats but this is WAY over the top. You’re a nice looking guy and they are a complete turn off. This is coming from another gay man.
I completely agree. The tattoos are distracting and over the top. It looks like a desperate cry for attention. I liked David but have lost respect for him and have stopped watching the lottery dream home show. Hgtv?…get someone else to host the show
I totally agree. He’s gross! He thinks it’s cute, but it really isn’t attractive at all. He used to be good on the hgtv shows but now he’s just a jerk and acts so queer. Can’t believe his boyfriend thinks it looks good having all that crap on his body. I think is absolutely disgusting. He needs to something more positive with his money instead of messing himself up. What a waste.
Doing it to spite his mother, that is so sad!
Love your show now but you need to go back and do some remodeling houses because I have a bedroom that need some help and I would love to see some of your new ideas 2019 David and see what I need to do for my bedroom but love you be good be safe
David I love the show & try and guess which home the people are going to pick & the ones I want them to pick, i absolutely Love the Love tattoo on your leg it is gorgeous, dont ever change, you are so awesome!
Watching you is like visiting a fun and talented friend. Blessings on you David.
Are all the tattoos inked or some henna? Hard to tell from the shows!
Love the show and can’t wait to call you to come find us a house when I win my million!!
You ate great on the show I love watching lottery steam homes I am your biggest fan
Love you dave…..your smart. Funny and hot. Lol. My artistic hero. Xoxo. Mike in massachuesetts
David love u.u r so handsome very professional. Love ur show my lottery dream home watch it all the time. Love ur tats. Love ur personality. I’m from Austin TX. Wish I could meet u one day. That would b my lottery win. When I win my lottery. I will definitely call u. Looking forward to meeting u. Many Blessings. Keep up the good work. Enjoy watching ur show. Love ur humor n love ur 😃 Smile. Do u have ur own magazine? If so u should I would totally buy it. How bout a book,a memoir. I would love to read it. Ur awesome..
You were so precious on the very first show that earned you Color Splash. You so deserved it! I was amazed at your creativity the first time I saw you. I knew that you were special. I loved you on Color Splash,as well! I haven’t seen your lottery show because I lost everything in storage & no longer have a tv. I am dying to win just a couple hundred thousand dollars just to have my own little home on 2 acres for my feral cat rescue in central Florida. David,I just want to tell you that you have the most beautiful skin and coloring that your hiding your beauty with tattoos. We loved you exactly the way you were. You don’t need whiskers either. ❤️😊❤️ Love to you dear.
You do a great job on the show but not a fan of how you are doing all the tattoos is disgusting to see how you are changing your beautiful body. It’s not fun to see your show any n
More so sorry
David, you are soooo adorable !!!
I have watched rerun episodes of “My Lottery Dream House” just to watch you because I am such a fan.
If no one has told you today, you are a cutie on duty. LOL!!!
Keep up the great work, and can you please pitch yourself for a home decorating show? I’m sure you could knock that out the park too.
Nene M
I love to watch your show! So sorry I did not know you were in Pierceton, Indiana. Would have loved to meet you. You were at the winery Just a few miles from my home. Maybe some day I will be fortunate enough to meet you and you can help
With our dream home.
David….what are you doing?….why dosnt HGTV have in there contract something about excessive tattoos…I blame them …we all have tattoos
but this is so bad that i cant watch the show anymore these are such a distraction. So sad but they do need to get another host.
What is going on with David Bromstead?? He was gorgeous prior to the excessive tattoos. David getting all the tattoos has become a legitimate concern and a distraction from the tv show of lottery dream homes. Now it appears David is grandstanding the very people looking to find their dream homes.
Oo David, always wanted to say that to you *~* your beautiful, fearlessly, and wonderfully made! Let *~s stand for all that is Radiant in Life. ~*~ Dawn
Love watching your show. Extremely talented artist. Love your personality. Love your tattoos, esp Mickey Mouse. Love you as a person and all of the positive vibes you give off.
Way too much ink. Don’t watch anymore.
Súper talented. A kind soul, who seems to be very sensitive, and interesting but too much ink! The new dragons around his neck is all I can look at, distracting! it takes away from a gorgeous physique & pleasant face. Art is knowing when to stop.
Hi Rosina,
They are Chinese tigers around his neck 🙂
I’m confused. There’s the tribal tat on left arm but earlier in the story it shows that arm with full Mickey Mouse sleeve?
Hi Jenny, Tribal tattoo is on left arm, Mickey mouse tattoos are on the right.
David is so spontaneous and puts all his clients at ease. He really cracks me up. He never ages.
Totally agree with all the negative comments regarding his tattoos….such a handsome guy and has gone way too far …..so sad…I was hoping they were somehow temporary tats….did some research to get answer and came across this ..they are all real……..and now his neck…please stop! Loved watching his show now I cringe… so sad!
I Love, Love David! He is all of the above, the positive comments! Awesome! And I love, love Tattoos also, but I do agree, the tats on neck is a bit too much!! I’m still gonna watch the Show, but they are a HUGE Distraction!
To quote another famous person when asked if they would tattoo their body: “Why would you put a bumper sticker on a Bentley?” His tattoos “cheapen” him. It looks gross……PERIODT
David. Love you and your abilities. Enough with the tattoos. Becoming distracting. The neck tattoos have gone too far. Accept your artistic expression.
Love you David!
It is your body and you certainly have the right to do what you want with it. However, the years are going to take its toll on your beautiful body and those tats are aging faster than your bod!
In the future, the entertainment executives may not be as forgiving as your fans!
What do the neck tats mean? I wish you had not put them on your neck! I can’t imagine the pain of getting them in that area! Please stick with your Christian roots! Christians have tattoos! God bless! Jesus wants a relationship!
I love My Lottery Dream Home and David is sweet but I am watching the show right now and don’t know what is going on with David’s left arm. It almost looks like alligator skin. Did he blend the tats he had on that arm? If he wants tats that’s fine but just wondering about his arm(?).p.s. Love his clothes!!
Ugh, too much, he looks like he’s covered in garbage and graffit. Blech! And gurl, never tattoo your birthdate on your chest, you are no spring chick and every trick you’re with will know your true age!
I love you, David, but your tattoos are beginning to become a distraction on the show. You were hot, but the tattoos on your neck and hands are not sexy, at least in my opinion.
I am a long time fan David,but I have to agree your tattos detract from you and your job you are doing, you were great just the way you were. 🙁
David’s tattoos are something HE decides to do with the money that HE makes. When YOU make enough money, it will be YOUR choice to do whatever YOU want to do with YOUR money. In the meantime, butt out.
Thank you for sharing more of yourself with your fans. I have really enjoyed your show where we got to see your condo and all your decorations and caught up with past lottery winners. Today you shared your wardrobe closet and talked about your tattoos. I agree the tattoos are 100% what makes you who you are. I wish you nothing but the best and look forward to watching what comes next. Take care and stay safe.
I really admire the tattoo on you and I like the way it’s on you,it does say alot about who you are and I have so much respect for tbe personi that you are.I watch the program “my lottery dream home and I love the way interact with people and how you make feel so welcome.You are your person and nothing is added to it and the way you dress is beautiful and nidy.I just want to know that I admire you so much,but what I most admired about is your tattoo.
Sorry to say I will no longer watch the show. Just can’t concentrate with all the ink. It’s not just distracting, but alarming. Why? What’s behind it? Seems like a personality change as well. Wish Dave all the best…just can’t watch the show anymore.
Please show the rest of his tattoos. Curious eyes want to see.
David,
The show tonight was so much fun. (8-21-20) The couple was so
nice. You always do such a good job picking the houses. Look
forward to Friday so I can see you. This old widow lady thinks
you are precious. Judy
I used to love watching David before all the tats. Now he’s just too hard to watch, I can’t watch his HGTV show now it’s just too “carny”. I see this trend on a lot of what would appear to be attractive me who just go overboard, At least, David, cover those tats with make-up for the shows and let go in your private life.
Loved it when you won designer on hgtv. Enjoyed Color Splash. Even enjoyed the first few seasons of Millionaire. But as the tats became more of the show it was not enjoyable anymore. You look more like a MS13 member. I have stopped watching the show for that reason. I hope you are not doing this to spite your parents. Sad 😞
Looking at the pictures the tats change sides. Mickey sleeves on the left arm, then the right. Unless it’s pic flipping ? I agree with most of the comments that the tats are very distracting from the show. The thing about art is it evolves and changes but once it’s permanent on your skin …that’s it! Loved when you dressed wild to show your personality. The tats take away from the handsome man you already are.
David, don’t listen to the criticism. I myself have tattoos, some big and some small. I love mine and Each of mine all have a special meaning. I designed the majority of mine myself. I ALSO love your tattoos, watching your shows makes me Happy. Just be Yourself
Hi David, I have to say, your face and spirit always brings a smile to mine. I keep playing the Lotto hoping to win so that you can help me find my dream home! You are the best! I love your tattoos, my daughter is a very talented artist ,has many. I have alot of her art on me. You do you sweetie.
I love David’s spirit and quick wit! The tats are getting overwhelming and very distracting for being on TV. Quit before you regret messing up your exceptional looks.
Yikes Dave! Tried empathizing ALL of your need to self-express; but between the tats, outfits & gesticulating, you may as well be banging a marching drum to finish off your drowning GUESTS from expressing THEIR dreams. If one’s body is nature’s gifted temple, consider that many evidently see that you’ve graffitied yours to distraction.
David,
You have a beautiful heart and soul. Your ink has become only part of your outside, not your inside. Honestly, when YOU are given the right to condemn others for what THEY look like or how they act outwardly, only then, should they do the same. Funny, I thought that was all in God’s hands, not in all these nasty comments.