Big Checho Perez is a renowned tattoo artist based in San Diego, California, operating from West Coast Tintas and widely recognized for his personal brand, Big Checho Tattoos. With a distinguished career that began in 1996, Checho has established himself as a prominent figure in the San Diego tattoo community, particularly lauded as a front-runner in black and grey portrait and photo-realism tattooing. Despite not having a formal art education or traditional apprenticeships, he achieved significant underground success within the Lowrider, Tattoo, and Art communities. His distinctive artistry, which also extends to paint on canvas and custom lowrider art, has been showcased globally in magazines, videos, and social media, solidifying his international reputation.
