Chimu Grigio
@el_chimu · Tattoo artist
Nomadic Tattooer - Spitshader - 1983
Chimu Grigio is a tattoo artist in Arlington, Va whose work centres on American traditional. Of the 122 pieces on Perspectiv, about 52% are American traditional; geometric and new school run through the rest. Nearly every piece is in colour, with dark red, forest and orange recurring. Recurring subjects include mask, dragon, flames and serpent. The forearm and the hand are the usual placements. 92 of the pieces are shown healed rather than fresh. Portfolio last updated August 2026.
Styles
- American Traditional — 61 pieces (52%)
- Geometric — 33 pieces (28%)
- New School — 17 pieces (14%)
- Neo Traditional — 16 pieces (14%)
Colour
Colour work, measured across 117 segmented pieces.
Recurring colours: dark red, forest, orange, teal and burgundy.
What they tattoo
Subjects: mask, dragon, flames, serpent, deity and mythical creature.
Usually on the forearm, the hand and the thigh.
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