Kim — Black & Grey Realism & Fine Line Tattoo Artist in Tampa
Kim moved to Tampa from South Florida, after tattooing around West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Black and grey realism, fine line and micro realism are the focus, with pet portraits and mini portraits as regular requests.
You'll confirm your preferred artist inside the request form.
Selected work by Kim
Soft shading, clean detail
Greek and statue imagery, sleeves, back pieces and leg sleeves are subjects Kim likes to take on. Kim's tattoo work is exclusively black and grey.
Black & grey realism
Soft shading and clean detail in compositions that sit naturally on the body.
Fine line
Light, precise linework for delicate designs.
Micro realism
Small-scale realism where the detail has to hold at a small size.
Pet portraits
Pets rendered with real character from your reference photos.
Mini portraits
Small portraits sized for subtle placements.
Greek & statue imagery
Marble figures, goddesses and mythological subjects in black and grey.
Sleeves, back pieces and leg sleeves
Alongside small and fine pieces, Kim likes larger projects: sleeves, back pieces and leg sleeves, especially with Greek and statue imagery.
Kim at Tuff Tattoos
- Role
- Tattoo artist, Tuff Tattoos
- Based
- Tampa, after tattooing in South Florida (West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale)
- Specialties
- Black and grey realism, fine line, micro realism, pet portraits
- Also
- Mini portraits, Greek and statue imagery
- Palette
- Exclusively black and grey
- Scale
- Sleeves, back pieces and leg sleeves
- Languages
- English
From South Florida to Channelside
Before Tampa, Kim tattooed around West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Kim now works from Tuff Tattoos in Channelside, at the edge of Ybor.
Questions about working with Kim
Does Kim tattoo in color?
No. Kim focuses exclusively on black-and-grey work. If you want color, the studio's color artists are Tiko Fuentes, Alejandro Terrero, Tiago Carrero and Nick Amaya.
What is the difference between fine line and black and grey realism?
Fine line uses thin, light linework for delicate designs. Black and grey realism builds soft tonal depth. Kim does both, and combines them in micro realism.
What should I send for a pet portrait?
Several clear, well-lit photos that show the animal's face, eyes and expression. Tell Kim which photo you like best.
Can Kim do sleeves and larger pieces?
Yes. Sleeves, back pieces and leg sleeves are all work Kim likes, especially with Greek and statue imagery.
How do I request an appointment with Kim?
Use the request form, choose Kim as your preferred artist, and include placement, size and references. The studio reviews every request and follows up with next steps.
Styles Kim works in
Realism
Black and grey realism with soft shading.
Fine Line
Light, precise linework for delicate designs.
Micro Realism
Small-scale realism where detail has to hold.
Pet Portraits
Pets with real character from your photos.
Black & Grey
Smooth tonal depth in Kim's exclusively black-and-grey work.
Large-Scale & Sleeves
Sleeves, back pieces and leg sleeves.
Custom Tattoos
Every piece designed from scratch for your body.
Ready to work with Kim?
Request an appointment with Kim. The studio reviews every request and follows up with next steps.