An Interview with Tattoo Artist Todd Grant

By Trip Albagdadi:

Tat2X:  How long have you been involved in the tattoo business?

Todd Grant: I started my apprenticeship in 2005. I finished shortly after that, but I then became ill and took a year off. Then I returned and worked at Guayama Ink with JR Garcia for a year. Afterwards I opened my first shop in Casselberry, FL and named it Granted Ink.

Tat2X:  What made you decide to become a tattoo artist?

Todd Grant: I wanted to be able to do what I love and still make money.

Tattoo Realism by Todd Grant

Tat2X:  How did you learn the art of tattooing? Did you apprentice?

Todd Grant: Yes. I had an apprenticeship for a year.

Tat2X:  Are there any artists tattoo or otherwise that you admire?

Todd Grant: Jason Hoppal a.k.a. Bunny, Mike DeVries, and Nikko Hurtado.

Tattoo by Todd Grant

Tat2X:  Has any individual in particular influenced your career?

Todd Grant: Yes, my friend Kelly Schimansky who passed away. If it wasn’t for her passing I never would’ve started my career as a tattoo artist. I got a tattoo to memorialize her, befriended the guy who tattooed me, and then started my apprenticeship shortly after that.

Tat2X:  What would you say is your favorite part of the job?

Todd Grant: My clients and the artwork I get to create are my favorite parts.

Tat2X:  How would you describe your style?

Todd Grant: I do everything, but I enjoy realism the most.

Tat2X: What’s the most unusual request for a tattoo design you’ve ever had? 

Todd Grant: A golden penis with wings. Sometimes my clients have a vision for their tattoo that they feel very strongly about.

Tat2X:  Do you have any advice for aspiring artists tattoo or otherwise? 

Todd Grant: Do it the right way and get an apprenticeship. Oh, and don’t tattoo out of your house.

Tat2X:  What kind of music do you like to listen to? 

Todd Grant: A little of everything, but absolutely no Dubstep.

Todd Grant Leg Tattoo

Todd Grant: Between the two shops I don’t get a lot of down time so I work.

Tat2X:  Is there anything else we should know about you or your studio? 

Todd Grant: I own two shops. Granted Ink in Casselberry, FL and Electric Needle Hut in Winter Park, FL.

About Todd Grant:

To see more of Todd Grant’s excellent work visit his Facebook page Granted Ink Tattoo Studio, check him out on Instagram “Todd Grant Tattoo” or visit his Website directly at Toddgranttattoo.com.

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