Freshly Inked Interview with Victoria Todd, Artistic Needle

Victoria Todd's tattoos are amazingly detailed and full of depth. She's also the owner of Artistic Needle Tattoo. We had a chance to talk with Victoria about her studio, her personal style, and her advice for artists. Enjoy the interview below!

How would you describe the atmosphere at your tattoo studio? What can clients expect as they walk in for the first time?

The shop has an urban artsy vibe with a warm and inviting atmosphere. I want people to feel the way I would want to feel, I don’t want them to feel like a ‘number’ or a business transaction, I want them to know we care and make time for them to guide them on this tattoo adventure that will last forever, not only on their skin but also in memory. I want people to feel at home when they’re with us in my shop and I think we manage to give that feeling to our clients!

How do you balance tattooing and running your own tattoo shop?

I don’t haha no I’m kidding. I do find it hard to find a healthy balance between tattooing and being the owner of the shop. As much as I love being an entrepreneur, growing starting something new. My heart is always the artist, so it's hard to balance both, my mind and heart are always doing something different, working overtime. For me, peace and balance came with my shop manager who needs no words from my end to know what needs to be done and understand how my mind and heart work.