Katie Dexter

@katie.tattoos · Des Moines, Iowa · Tattoo artist

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Katie Dexter is a American traditional tattoo artist in Des Moines, Iowa. The 77 pieces on Perspectiv lean American traditional (84%) with a steady neo-traditional thread. Roughly 16% of the work is black and grey and the remainder is in colour, most often dark red, red and teal. Recurring subjects include snake, woman, flower and dragon. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the thigh. Portfolio last updated September 2026.

Styles

Colour

Mostly colour, black and grey in 16% of pieces, measured across 77 segmented pieces.

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

What they tattoo

Subjects: snake, woman, flower, dragon, skull and roses.

Usually on the forearm, the thigh and the shoulder.

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Work

Dog with flowers American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaDemon mask japanese irezumi tattoo on the head by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaDragon japanese irezumi tattoo on the back by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaBearded man with flower crown American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaCastle American traditional tattoo on the upper arm by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaChrysanthemum japanese irezumi tattoo on the forearm by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaSnake American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaCat American traditional tattoo on the hand by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaFan and floral bouquet American traditional tattoo on the back by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaWaves japanese irezumi tattoo on the forearm by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaSnake American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaReligious figure American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaTiger American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaFloral swirls American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaStatue of liberty pin-up American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaDragon American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaRed rose American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaDragon American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaClown faces American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaMythical creature American traditional tattoo on the ribs by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaTiger and dragon American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaFlapper girl American traditional tattoo on the shoulder by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaBurning heart with cross and dagger American traditional tattoo on the chest by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, IowaChains and skull black and grey tattoo on the thigh by Katie Dexter, Des Moines, Iowa