Dido Lima — Fine Line & Micro Realism Tattoo Artist in Tampa
Dido Lima, originally from Brazil, has tattooed for ten years, focusing on fine line, micro realism and minimalist work. Most of his tattoos are black and grey.
Rated 5.0 on Google across 500+ reviews. We reply within 24 hours. You'll confirm your preferred artist inside the request form.
Selected work by Dido
@didotattooart
Small, exact, readable
Floral, lettering and script also come up in his work, and he is looking for sleeves and larger projects as well as small, exact pieces.
Fine line
Light, precise linework with careful spacing between lines.
Micro realism
Realistic subjects reduced to a small footprint, with tonal detail kept legible.
Minimalist
Simple compositions and generous negative space: a few exact lines instead of many.
Floral
Botanical pieces drawn with the same controlled linework.
Lettering & script
Names, dates and short phrases set in clean script or lettering.
Larger projects
Dido is also looking for sleeves and larger work, built in fine line and black and grey realism.
Mostly black and grey
Most of Dido's work is black and grey.
Ready to work with Dido?
Request an appointment with Dido. The studio reviews every request and follows up with next steps.
Dido Lima at Tuff Tattoos
- Role
- Tattoo artist, Tuff Tattoos
- From
- Brazil
- Experience
- 10 years
- Specialties
- Fine line, micro realism, minimalist
- Also
- Floral, lettering and script
- Palette
- Mostly black and grey
- Scale
- Small precise pieces, plus sleeves and larger projects
- Languages
- Portuguese and Spanish (fluent), English (conversational)
Portuguese, Spanish or English
Consultations are available in Portuguese, Spanish or English. Dido is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish and conversational in English.
Questions about working with Dido
What is the difference between fine line and micro realism?
Fine line uses thin, light linework, often for simple or illustrative designs. Micro realism shrinks a realistic subject, such as a portrait or an animal, into a small area while keeping tone and detail. Dido does both.
Does Dido only do small tattoos?
No. Small, precise pieces are his core, but he is also looking for sleeves and larger projects in fine line and black and grey realism.
Does Dido tattoo in color?
Dido focuses on fine line, micro realism and minimalist work, mostly in black and grey. For color realism, Alejandro Terrero, Tiko Fuentes and Tiago Carrero are the studio's specialists, and Nick Amaya brings vivid psychedelic color.
Can Dido work from my reference photo or sketch?
Yes. Send your reference photos or sketch with your request and he will adapt them into a fine line or micro realism design sized for your placement. Very small details may be simplified so the tattoo stays sharp as it heals.
How do I request an appointment with Dido?
Use the request form, choose Dido as your preferred artist, and include placement, size and references. The studio reviews every request and follows up with next steps.
Styles Dido works in
Fine Line
Light, precise linework with careful spacing.
Micro Realism
Realistic subjects at a small scale.
Minimalist
A few exact lines and generous negative space.
Floral
Botanical pieces in controlled fine linework.
Pet Portraits
Your pet's face and markings in fine line and black and grey.
Large-Scale & Sleeves
Fine line and black and grey compositions scaled up.
Custom Tattoos
Every piece designed from scratch for your body.