Our artists
We bring intention and care when connecting you to the artist who can realize your vision. Get to know our artists below, and when you’re ready fill out our form to book a tattoo.
Rosie, Owner
Rosie specializes in bold, full-color neotraditional work and is one of Knoxville's go-to artists for cover-ups.
She's been tattooing since 2012 and opened Rosie Tattoos in 2020 to build the kind of studio where artists and clients actually want to be.
She's most at home designing large-scale custom pieces: sleeves, full back work, and anything that demands intricate detail and staying power.
If you've got an old tattoo you're ready to transform, she'll turn it into something you're proud to show off.
And if you want something new, bold, and amazing, reach out and we'll create something beautiful together.
Austin Young
Austin is the resident anime, horror, and pop culture artist at Rosie Tattoos.
His specialty is bright, bold, full-color work that jumps off the skin.
With over 6 years of professional experience, he brings the same obsessive attention to a detailed anime sleeve as he does to a single flash piece.
His favorite part of the job is connecting with like-minded people, so if you're into the same fandoms, you're in good hands.
Check his Instagram for flash designs he's ready to tattoo.
Ashlee Brooke Underwood
Ashlee is a versatile artist with over a decade of experience across a wide range of styles.
She's especially strong in both color and black-and-gray realism, but she's comfortable working in just about any direction.
Whether you come in with a fully formed idea or just a vague feeling, she'll customize the design to match your vibe.
Her adaptability makes her a great fit for clients who want something truly personal.
Captain Slug
Slug is a neotrad artist with a traditional painting background and a love for the strange and beautiful.
Dinosaurs, skulls, art nouveau, funky animals: if it's weird, they're into it.
Their style blends bold linework structure with softer stippling elements, giving their work a look that's both striking and a little unexpected.
If you've been sitting on an idea that feels too out-there for most artists, Slug is the one to talk to.
Swamp Puppy
Tony specializes in black and grey work, drawn to the depth and contrast the style allows. He's been tattooing since 2025 and is actively expanding into realism, building a body of work rooted in clean technique and a sharp eye for detail. Every piece is an opportunity to push his craft further, and he brings real focus and care to the table for each client who sits with him.
Dawn Mitchell
Dawn is the resident piercer at Rosie Tattoos, with over twelve years of experience and APP certification behind every appointment.
She works exclusively with implant-grade materials, so what goes into your body is held to the highest safety standard from the first piercing through every jewelry change after.
Her background as a Reiki healer shows up in how she runs the room: calm, steady, and focused on making the whole thing feel easy, even if it's your first time.
From a first lobe piercing to a fully curated ear, Dawn will help you build something that actually fits you.