Southern Draw Skin Art Studio

Highly recommend this shop! Chris did the tattoos on myself and my husband and he did an excellent job. He was very professional, friendly and informative. We were extremely happy and will definitely be going back! Thanks Chris!

Tyler is the only professional one there, I got a tattoo from him day before so went back for a second tattoo with Tyler. The lady at the front desk very rude and unprofessional told me me I could make an appointment with Tyler since I was a local, that walk-ins are for tourists. (I dnt even live in Sevierville). Shop was not even busy it was 8pm shop supposedly closes at 11pm and was told tattoo would take about 40mins. Lady even recommends I go to another shop down the road and to tell them she sent me. Then as I was leaving she tells me another artist could tattoo me. I showed him what I wanted he says he can do it. Was gave a price of $120 then raised the price to $186. Didn’t end up getting the tattoo since the artist basically told me the tattoo I wanted was stupid when I would not change the tattoo I wanted to what he drew up and tried to give me a tattoo he wanted that was simple and basic and stupid not what I showed him and told him I wanted that he said he could do. Tyler does good work and very nice. Can’t say I would go back with rude lady at front desk and chance I get the rude artist (think his name was Jimmy)again.

I stopped in for a few piercings. The shop itself was super clean (100 on their previous inspection), with an entertaining, yet serene atmosphere. They have a beautiful selection of jewelry. Logan was amazing. He's informative & so patient. He was completely composed, professional, & gentle during prep & piercings. I don't usually leave reviews, but feel any type of body mods should be taken seriously, with a great deal of research. You won't be disappointed with Logan, at Southern Draw!

Cool people who will listen and help you figure out just how and where exactly you want your tattoo without trying to push you into their idea. Steady handed and easy to make conversation with

Went into the shop tonight for my first tattoo and it was an excellent experience. The lady at the front was very nice and helpful, and Matt was awesome. He made me feel comfortable and at ease and did exactly what I had asked for. I was a little skeptical about getting a tattoo while on vacation but settled on this one after reading reviews and was absolutely not disappointed. Highly recommend!

I went in on 09/25/20 without an appointment and Logan got me in an hour later. I was getting a memorial tattoo for my granddaughter who had just turned 2 years old the day before she passed away in June 2020. Matt was my artist and he was phenomenal. I love the tattoo so much and it was needed to memorialize my little girl. Thanks Matt, I will be back when I get back down to my favorite place [Gatlinburg] from Michigan!

I can't say enough about the great experiences and service we have received here over the years. Logan is always attentive and very helpful. My daughter and I have both have had multiple piercings and all good experiences. He is a perfectionist which to us is very important. He takes his time and always makes sure it is exactly how we want it and done correctly on his end. Also warns us of any issues to be on the lookout for and proper cleaning. He has fixed several piercings that my impatient daughter wanted and could not wait to have done. We will NEVER allow anyone else to do our piercings. If Logan can't do it we don't need it is now our motto. However, haven't seen anything that he can't do. We have had interactions with other staff members and also Rhonda and they have always been professional and informative. We have recommended several people as well that have always had positive experiences. Give them a chance!! You won't be disappointed.

This review is going to be very detailed. If you don’t want to read the whole thing, just read this: Southern Draw is very clean, professional, and considerate. Matt (tattoo artist) is hilarious, professional and so helpful.

So. My friend and I were going to get tattoos (my first, her second) at a Tattoo place in Gatlinburg. While we were waiting, a man walked up to us and actually warned us about the shop (which was surprising because it has great reviews). The place was closed anyways so we asked him what he recommended. He said “Rhonda Marsh at Southern Draw”. So we went there. Unfortunately, Rhonda was totally booked so we went with Matt. And we are so thankful for that.

He took his time to answer all questions (I’m very inquisitive and curious) he also showed us his process of opening brand new bottles of ink and new needles so we KNEW that we would have a clean/safe tattoo. He was so caring and sensitive to our expectations. He aimed to please with his art and we never felt rushed. I can’t compliment him enough. We are from Florida and will be visiting Matt in the Fall for our next tattoos. Thank you, Matt!!!!

My best friend of 30 years wanted to get matching tattoos for her birthday. I had already done research on artists outside of my area and had decided that I liked Matt's work and decided to use him for a coverup planned for the near future. When my friend told me what she wanted, I thought " What's greater than going to eat good food then going to get some new ink?" I decided very quickly the answer was NOTHING is greater than that! So I was in! I called to make the appointments and made the $60 deposit to secure the spots. I emailed Matt what we wanted and he had everything ready to get to work when we arrived. Everyone in the shop was very friendly and the shop was very clean. Matt was easy to talk to and asked lots of questions along the way to make sure we left there happy with our new ink . My friend also got a piercing and Logan was very professional and descriptive in what she should expect and the aftercare. My friend and I both left extremely happy with the ink we got and the experience. I am glad I researched and found Matt. It was well worth the drive and the money and I will be back soon for that cover up! Thank you Southern Draw!!!

My wife and I came down to the smokies from Michigan for our honeymoon and found this place via google search. I called on Monday hoping to get an appointment for later in the week, but they were able to get us in later that day. Matt was a super nice dude and did awesome work. Shop was very clean and very positive. It’s not everyday you find such happy people in a tattoo shop (from my experience) Would recommend to anyone in the area.