The Best Rose Tattoo Ideas

4.6· 61 reviews · 19 artists

Rose tattoos carry meaning through color and detail: red roses lean toward love and passion, black-and-grey and solid black roses toward loss and remembrance, and a rose paired with a name or date becomes a tribute. Fine-line suits ribs and ankles; bold traditional roses hold their shape for decades.

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Our favorite rose tattoos

Real rose tattoos by artists on TattMe. Tap a piece to see the artist who made it.

Black & Grey, Floral, Illustrative Realism tattoo by Kevin_Gray Montgomery, AL
Kevin_GrayKevin_GrayMontgomery, AL
Floral, Illustrative, Color, Line-work tattoo by MissRitaBaby_Tattoos Harper Woods, MI
MissRitaBaby_TattoosMissRitaBaby_TattoosHarper Woods, MI
Neo-Traditional tattoo by Prophesa_ink Converse, TX
Prophesa_inkProphesa_inkConverse, TX
Black & Grey, Realism tattoo by Cael_Tattoos Baltimore, MD
Cael_TattoosCael_TattoosBaltimore, MD
Traditional, American Traditional, Color, Lettering, Floral tattoo by BPTattoos Indianapolis, IN
BPTattoosBPTattoosIndianapolis, IN
Fine Line, Black & Grey, Floral, Illustrative tattoo by BaronArt_Tattoo_and_piercing_Studio Los Angeles, CA
BaronArt_Tattoo_and_piercing_StudioBaronArt_Tattoo_and_piercing_StudioLos Angeles, CA
Portrait, Realism, Floral, Black & Grey, Color, Illustrative Realism tattoo by ArtIsTatts Richmond, VA
ArtIsTattsArtIsTattsRichmond, VA
Black & Grey, Dot-work, Floral, Fine Line, Illustrative tattoo by Alejandro_Calderon San Jose, CA
Alejandro_CalderonAlejandro_CalderonSan Jose, CA
Black & Grey, Realism, Illustrative Realism, Dot-work tattoo by Alexis_Rivera Maitland, FL
Alexis_RiveraAlexis_RiveraMaitland, FL
Realism, Black & Grey, Animals, Floral tattoo by ClaudThaCreeator Atlanta, GA
ClaudThaCreeatorClaudThaCreeatorAtlanta, GA
Black & Grey, Floral, Lettering tattoo by Inked_By_Tk Jacksonville, FL
Inked_By_TkInked_By_TkJacksonville, FL
Black & Grey, Floral, Religious tattoo by Jay Montgomery, AL
JayJayMontgomery, AL
Black & Grey, Floral, Illustrative, Fine Line tattoo by Jay Montgomery, AL
JayJayMontgomery, AL
Black & Grey, Realism, Illustrative Realism tattoo by KUSTOM_INK_TATTOOS Carrollton, GA
KUSTOM_INK_TATTOOSKUSTOM_INK_TATTOOSCarrollton, GA
Black & Grey, Realism, Floral tattoo by Junior_tatt_ Greeenboro, Northcarolina
Junior_tatt_Junior_tatt_Greeenboro, Northcarolina
Color, Floral tattoo by Larissa_Potter Maryville, TN
Larissa_PotterLarissa_PotterMaryville, TN
Black & Grey, Realism, Floral, Lettering tattoo by Mafia_Ink Houston, TX
Mafia_InkMafia_InkHouston, TX
Script, Lettering, Black & Grey, Floral tattoo by Mo_Money_Tatts Harvest, AL
Mo_Money_TattsMo_Money_TattsHarvest, AL
Black & Grey, Floral, Realism tattoo by Pooh_Ink Suitland, MD
Pooh_InkPooh_InkSuitland, MD
Black & Grey, Floral tattoo by Parasitic_Tattoo_Co. Orlando, FL
Parasitic_Tattoo_Co.Parasitic_Tattoo_Co.Orlando, FL
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Artists

Artists that tattoo roses

Artists with real rose work in their portfolio. Browse, then book directly, with pricing shown upfront.

Kevin_Gray work 1
Kevin_Gray work 2
Kevin_Gray
Kevin_Gray
Montgomery, AL
★ 4.6 · 35From $150
MissRitaBaby_Tattoos work 1
MissRitaBaby_Tattoos work 2
MissRitaBaby_Tattoos
MissRitaBaby_Tattoos
Harper Woods, MI
★ 5.0 · 1From $45
Prophesa_ink work 1
Prophesa_ink work 2
Prophesa_ink
Prophesa_ink
Converse, TX
From $200
Cael_Tattoos work 1
Cael_Tattoos work 2
Cael_Tattoos
Cael_Tattoos
Baltimore, MD
From $150
BPTattoos work 1
BPTattoos work 2
BPTattoos
BPTattoos
Indianapolis, IN
From $200
BaronArt_Tattoo_and_piercing_Studio work 1
BaronArt_Tattoo_and_piercing_Studio work 2
BaronArt_Tattoo_and_piercing_Studio
BaronArt_Tattoo_and_piercing_Studio
Los Angeles, CA
From $300
ArtIsTatts work 1
ArtIsTatts work 2
ArtIsTatts
ArtIsTatts
Richmond, VA
From $100
Alejandro_Calderon work 1
Alejandro_Calderon work 2
Alejandro_Calderon
Alejandro_Calderon
San Jose, CA
From $135
Alexis_Rivera work 1
Alexis_Rivera work 2
Alexis_Rivera
Alexis_Rivera
Maitland, FL
From $400
ClaudThaCreeator work 1
ClaudThaCreeator work 2
ClaudThaCreeator
ClaudThaCreeator
Atlanta, GA
From $100
Inked_By_Tk work 1
Inked_By_Tk work 2
Inked_By_Tk
Inked_By_Tk
Jacksonville, FL
★ 5.0 · 8From $40
Jay work 1
Jay work 2
Jay
Jay
Montgomery, AL
★ 4.1 · 9From $70
KUSTOM_INK_TATTOOS work 1
KUSTOM_INK_TATTOOS work 2
KUSTOM_INK_TATTOOS
KUSTOM_INK_TATTOOS
Carrollton, GA
From $75
Junior_tatt_ work 1
Junior_tatt_ work 2
Junior_tatt_
Junior_tatt_
Greeenboro, Northcarolina
From $200
Larissa_Potter work 1
Larissa_Potter work 2
Larissa_Potter
Larissa_Potter
Maryville, TN
From $1
Mafia_Ink work 1
Mafia_Ink work 2
Mafia_Ink
Mafia_Ink
Houston, TX
★ 5.0 · 1From $100
Mo_Money_Tatts work 1
Mo_Money_Tatts work 2
Mo_Money_Tatts
Mo_Money_Tatts
Harvest, AL
★ 5.0 · 7From $65
Pooh_Ink work 1
Pooh_Ink work 2
Pooh_Ink
Pooh_Ink
Suitland, MD
From $100
Parasitic_Tattoo_Co. work 1
Parasitic_Tattoo_Co. work 2
Parasitic_Tattoo_Co.
Parasitic_Tattoo_Co.
Orlando, FL
From $150
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Reviews

Recent tattoo reviews

5.0

Definetly my new favorite tattoo artist!! Very professional, clean, & light handed! I’m in LOVE w/ my new tattoo!

Danita Payne
Tattooed by KC · Oct 23, 2026
5.0

SO FAR THE BEST TATTOO DONE ON ME. THE ONE AND ONLY TK. BEST ARTIST IN THE (904) JACKSONVILLE AREA. I WILL BE BACK SOON FOR ANOTHER ONE.

Darius Harrison
Tattooed by Inked_By_Tk · Oct 21, 2026
5.0

10/10 experience from start to finish! My two friends and I decided to get tattoos together, and he was amazing enough to accommodate all three of us in one day! He was incredibly patient, friendly, and accommodating throughout the entire process. Not to mention, he’s super light-handed, which we ALL appreciated! The conversation was great, the vibes were even better, and he made the whole experience so comfortable and enjoyable. It was actually one of my friend’s first tattoos, and she loved the experience so much that she’s already planning her next one! We’ll definitely be back, and I’ve already started recommending him to my friends and family.

Brianna Strong
Tattooed by Money_Ink_Tattoos · Oct 20, 2026
5.0

Definitely a great experience! Super professional, easy to talk to, and really knows how to bring your vision to life. I’m already loving how my tattoo is coming together, and we’re only on the first session! The shop was clean, the atmosphere was comfortable and laid-back, and the pricing was fair. You can tell she takes pride in her work. Looking forward to coming back and finishing it up!

Dana Staples
Tattooed by Ashley_Panda · Oct 18, 2026
5.0

One of the best experiences I had. Really made a drawing that represented my persona well and gave me exacty what I vision but better.

Joseph-Darrell Marcum
Tattooed by Ink_Mob_Studios · Oct 26, 2026
5.0

Tk is the best ever he’s done all my tattoos so respectful and professional I wouldn’t go any where else he’s the best!

Laurel Baker
Tattooed by Inked_By_Tk · Oct 22, 2026
5.0

really a chill environment great energy great work overall great definitely recommend

Alijah Campbell
Tattooed by Edwaun_Randall · Oct 22, 2026
5.0

Carmela took my idea and made it even better. I’m in love with my tattoo. Super inviting space and awesome work. couldn’t ask for better!

Megan Brooks
Tattooed by Carmela_Bella · Oct 19, 2026
5.0

Gary does great work. I keep coming back for more.

Sonia Mouris
Tattooed by The_Alley_Tattoo_Studio · Oct 19, 2026
5.0

I loved everything about it he was cool and very chill the whole time

Hanna Rataichek
Tattooed by Money_Ink_Tattoos · Oct 17, 2026

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FAQ

Rose tattoos, answered

What does a rose tattoo mean?

The meaning of a rose tattoo depends on its style, color, and what it's paired with. The same subject can read as personal, spiritual, or a tribute. Browse the range above to see how different artists interpret it.

How much does a rose tattoo cost?

A small, simple rose tattoo usually starts low, while a large or highly detailed piece costs more based on size, placement, and hours. Every artist on TattMe sets their own pricing and shows it upfront, so you get a real quote before you book.

Where does a rose tattoo look best?

Placement depends on the size and detail you want: forearms, shoulders, and thighs give an artist room for detail, while smaller rose pieces suit the wrist, ribs, ankle, or behind the ear. Ask your artist for placement advice before you commit.

How do I find a rose tattoo artist near me?

Browse the 1753 rose tattoos above, save the pieces that fit your style, and book the artist who drew them. Every piece links to the artist who made it, with real pricing shown upfront.