mike | acme

@notmikewilson · Tattoo artist

Acme Tattoo//Charlottesville VA Thurs-Mon 1-8p @debbiedermal 🌹🕊

mike is a tattoo artist in Charlottesville, Virginia whose work centres on American traditional. The 76 pieces on Perspectiv lean American traditional (59%) with a steady geometric thread. About 37% of the pieces use colour, most often dark red, burgundy and teal; the rest are black and grey. Recurring subjects include dragon, flowers, rose and heart. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the thigh. Portfolio last updated September 2026.

Styles

Colour

Mostly black and grey, colour in 37% of pieces, measured across 76 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: dark red, burgundy, teal, navy and coral.

What they tattoo

Subjects: dragon, flowers, rose, heart, panther and tiger.

Usually on the forearm, the thigh and the shoulder.

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Work

Jaguar and heart American traditional tattoo on the forearm by mikeTiger American traditional tattoo on the forearm by mikePanther black and grey tattoo on the torso by mikePeacock American traditional tattoo on the thigh by mikeAbstract heart American traditional tattoo on the forearm by mikeGeometric mandala geometric tattoo on the forearm by mikePanther black and grey tattoo on the ribs by mikePanther American traditional tattoo on the thigh by mikeDragon head American traditional tattoo on the forearm by mikeAnatomical heart American traditional tattoo on the forearm by mikeAlien xenomorph geometric tattoo on the forearm by mikePenguin in top hat American traditional tattoo on the shoulder by mikeTribal design tribal tattoo on the foot by mikeJaguar and heart American traditional tattoo on the forearm by mikeCardinal bird American traditional tattoo on the thigh by mikeKoi fish black and grey tattoo on the thigh by mikeCowboy skull black and grey tattoo on the upper arm by mikeScorpion American traditional tattoo on the ribs by mikeSkull and snake American traditional tattoo on the forearm by mikeDragon American traditional tattoo on the thigh by mikeFrog black and grey tattoo on the forearm by mikePraying hands with rose American traditional tattoo on the forearm by mikeHeart American traditional tattoo on the calf by mikeTiger American traditional tattoo on the forearm by mike