TATTOO WORK

ART WORK

EMAIL TODD

For more of Todd's work... check out www.toddbarlow.com

Hometown? Right here in good ol Danville, Kentucky

How long have you been a tattoo artist?  Since January 2008

How did you get your start?  I didn't get my first tattoo until I was the ripe old age of 24. Got bitten by the tattoo bug pretty hard. Started hanging out and became a regular at the studio. Chad took notice to my love of the art, saw some of my artwork, believed I had what it took, and he offered me an apprenticeship. The rest is history. 

What is your favorite style of tattooing?  Man, honestly I'm drawn to new school, bright color, cartoony style, and that's what most people come to me for, but I also love doing illustrative pieces. Heavy linework, and Bold, Bright Colors that will hold up over time!

What do you like to do outside of tattooing?  Obviously Artwork, but I spend most of my weekend on beautiful Lake Cumberland. We boat as well as camp! I also love to fish.  I don't get to do it near as much as I would like, but anytime I get the chance to wet a line, I'm down!  I play guitar (not very good) but i enjoy playing. Oh, and getting tattooed haha!

What kind of music do you like?  You hear people say all the time "everything" and it sounds cliché, but yes almost everything. Country, rock, bluegrass, and blues.  Heck I even get down with some Taylor Swift from time to time lol.  Just not into hard metal or hardcore rap. 

Favorite movie?  Hands down 2 favorites are RAD and Top Gun. I had the honor of tattooing Cru Jones from RAD on my good friend and fellow Tattooer Johnny Thurman (R.I.P.) at a convention in Nashville a few years back. When I posted the picture on social media, I got a like and Comment from Bill Allen, the actor who played Cru in the movie! That was pretty epic!! 

Most frequently asked question?  Do you do your own tattoos? And.... are the pictures of the pretty little girl in my booth of my daughter?  #1:  I have done a few of my own, during my apprenticeship.  Tattooing yourself blows!!!!  #2:  No, they're Actually of my "sidekick" my Niece :)

Favorite quote?  "There’s a lot of beauty in ordinary things. Isn’t that kind of the point?" Pam Beesley Halpert