At the Velvet Panther
Backroom Tattoo

Welcome to Backroom Tattoo, located in The Velvet Panther in Downtown Knoxville TN, I'm Mariella, a passionate tattoo artist with 8 years of expertise in creating bold, Neo Traditional tattoos. My art celebrates the natural world through vivid colors and thick outlines, specializing in animals, plants, and flowers designed to make you feel beautiful and confident. In my private studio, safety and comfort are paramount, ensuring a space where creativity meets the highest health standards. I'm dedicated to crafting personalized tattoos that reflect your unique story, making every session an intimate journey of self-expression and transformation.

  • Private, comfortable, and relaxing environment

  • Full color custom tattoos

  • Top of the line cleaning and safety protocols

  • Full aftercare instructions for a well-healed tattoo

My Process
How It Works

I'm currently booking full color Neo Traditional Style primarily through email. This is to make things easier to track for me, and to ensure you have the ability to send reference photos and choose your own booking date.

  • A non refundable, but transferable deposit is required to book

  • Cancellations require a 48hr notice to transfer your deposit to another day

  • All deposits go towards the end total price of your tattoo

  • Prices vary based upon size and placement, I'll do my best to work within your budget

1. Submit Consultation Form

Fill out an idea form below to start the process. I'll reply to your request via email as soon as possible. Emails come from [email protected] so be sure to check your spam folders.

2. Pay your deposit

Once your comfortable with the price, submit your deposit via our agreed upon payment method.

3. Schedule your appointment

Once I've received your deposit you'll get an email with a link for you to choose your own date. Ensure you enter your cell phone number during booking as this will allow you to receive SMS reminders about your appointment.

4. Get your tattoo

Eat a good meal, and drink plenty of fluids the day of your tattoo. You may bring up to 1 guest with you. Additional guest will be asked to stay in the main lobby at the front of the building.

Book Your Tattoo
Appointment

If you're ready to book, please submit the idea form and I'll reach out to you via email as quickly as I can. Please keep in mind I'm primarily booking for Full Color Neo Traditional Style pieces and those will take priority.

Need to cancel?

All cancellations are asked to be done at least 48hrs before your scheduled tattoo time. This is to allow ample time to offer your day to someone else. If you need to get hold of my quickly, feel free to message me on Instagram @rawr_mariella
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MY WORK

Neo Traditional English Bulldog with Clovers
Neo Traditional Zebra with Intricate Head Dress and Flowers
Neo Traditional Heart
Neo Traditional Screaming Gorilla
Neo Traditional Lady Head
Neo Traditional Rabbit
Neo Traditional Lemon and Flower
Neo Traditional Ram or Goat Head
Neo Traditional Possum and Beetle with Flower
Neo Traditional Full Back Deer
Neo Traditional Fairy Frog
Neo Traditional Bobcat
Wiggly Worms
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Neo Traditional Moth
Neo Traditional FLowers
Neo Traditional Panther

Backroom tattoo

I'm located in a private backroom studio within The Velvet Panther in the heart of The Old City in Downtown Knoxville. 

Address

313 N Gay Street Knoxville TN 37917

Follow me on instagram

@rawr_mariella

E-mail

[email protected]