40 Awesome Rose Tattoo Ideas for Men & Women in 2024

Thoughtful choices are employed in this rose tattoo which enhance its intended feminine mood. Watercolor styling adds muted color to the rose and leaves while outlines are done in the Finelines style. Even the tattoo’s location is important as the ankle itself is so delicate and intimate. Feels just like a lovely summer day. Credit to the artist, Sio out of Seoul, South Korea.

@tattooist_silo

A rose by any other name is still a rose – even when it’s done in the big, bold Realistic Color style used here. The forearm allowed the artist to provide the customer with her custom tattoo; a very detailed rose along with an armband which seems to be holding it all in place. If this all wasn’t enough the shading on the armband just adds to the realism of this dramatic tattoo. Kudos to the Artist: Ahm from Panumart Tattoo, Thailand.

@panumart_tattoo

Contrasting styles, colors and themes make this one exquisite snake tattoo. The red roses are perfectly outlined and detailed using Linework Style which is often used with floral tattoos. Alternatively the snake is done with bold black ink in the Blackwork style. Then there’s the story. The rose is a symbol of innocence; the snake temptation. I don’t know who’s going to win but I do know this tattoo certainly does. Great work by the artist Rozi from Seoul, South Korea who used the thigh to showcase this large tattoo.

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Check out more rose thigh tattoos here.

Here’s another floral tattoo by @iam_rozi from Seoul, South Korea done completely in Linework style.Thin lines are used without the addition of any color. You can see that the rose and leaves fit perfectly in the space provided by the bicep; not too big, not too small. Beautiful design in a perfect location.

@iam_rozi

This floral black and gray tattoo is actually a coverup of an earlier work. Amazingly none of the original tattoo is visible; only the recently added roses and leaves are seen. The woman’s collarbone serves as the perfect canvas for these roses. At once the location provides sufficient space for the width of the tattoo while also beautifully framing it. Notice how the design follows the gentle curve of the collarbone as it sweeps upwards towards the shoulder. A perfect picture in a perfect frame.

@panumart_tattoo

Who says a rose has to be feminine? Case in-point; this man’s rose tattoo on his hand. Masculine through and through it shows how location and style definitely impart meaning to a design. Although a floral theme is the basis of this tattoo, the use of Black and Gray style imparts a strong masculine mood. Here the black ink is watered down to create different shades. This style is a fantastic showcase of the artist’s shading skills. And if you like the look of this tattoo, then check out our page on finger tattoo ideas.

@art_vocate_

This is such a super-cool custom rose tattoo; I love it! It’s by Vincent_bloodline from Italy. It showcases the artist’s personal style of combining Linework style on one side and New School style on the other. Bold outlines and simple colors characterize New School making this rose very modern; very fresh. Of course the forearm is a perfect location to highlight its design.

@vincent_bloodline

Here’s a completely modern take on adorning a woman’s hand with a fancy glove. Since most women are no longer wearing long gloves, achieve a fresh take on this look with a floral tattoo on the hand and wrist. The rose tattoo’s dimensions are a perfect fit for this area. The rose and leaves are done in Linework style with shades of gray making it very feminine. Guess what’s old is new again.

@sergetattooer

Check out more rose hand tattoos here.

Who says simple can’t make a statement. This small rose tattoo in Fine Linework style definitely attracts your attention. The soft lines of the rose petals and leaves on the forearm are exquisite. Just look closely at that detail. That along with the lifelike 3D shading makes me think that a petal or two might just be blown off by a light breeze. Careful.

@kathy_tattoo

If you have a pretty back why not make it even prettier with a perfectly centered tattoo. This rose tattoo and stem running along the spine/upper back is done in the Linework style. There’s a mix of both the very fine lines of the petal and the thicker linework of the stem and leaves. These thicker lines are further accented by the darker ink and shading used. So as I said, this woman had a pretty back now made prettier with her tattoo.

@dea_j_tattoo

The bond of friendship or family can only be strengthed with matching tattoos. These matching fine line rose tattoos are really beautiful.

@dalgu_tattooer

These roses pop because of the color used, a vibrant blue, and its location over the triceps. Although watercolors are often muted by their dilution with water this is just a variation on the use of pastels. Here the colors are kept within the lines which gives an earthy feel to these roses. They look like they’re still growing (right on her arm).

@fluffy_tattoo

For those into the black and gray look, here is a very popular idea of placing a rose right atop the hand.

@ricardo.di.paulla.tattoo

This hanging rose dangles dramatically over the triceps ending right above the elbow. There the spider’s web begins whose shape mimics the lines formed by the upper contours of the elbow itself. None of this beautiful framing and positioning is accidental. It’s all the work of a skilled artist with not only inking skills but an eye for artistry. Combined, this is what makes a great tattoo. The light, fragile nature of this tattoo is enhanced by the absence of any color which is the Black and Gray style of tattooing.

@exotichni

What could be a better but unexpected pairing – but a dainty butterfly adorned with roses. All this lightness of feeling is enhanced by the Minimalist tattoo style where light touches of ink are applied without the use of color; here just black and gray. These blacks and grays are used within the outlines of the butterfly to create the roses. Magnificent shading work appears on the petals and leaves. This takes skill especially in such a small space. This butterfly appears to have just landed on this woman’s forearm and lucky for her it isn’t going anywhere.

@rafix_tattoo

A full-sleeve tattoo can definitely make a statement but it can also be intimidating. This full-sleeve tattoo though is like you just landed in “Strawberry Fields” – soft and safe; dreamy. First you have multiple strawberry pink roses beautifully shaded and outlined with white lines. Then these white lines continue as the outlines of the leaves adorning the entire length of the arm. Who knew one’s arm was meant for this large “painting”. Looks like springtime forever.
Style: strawberry pink roses (we don’t know the name of this style) with white linework leaves. *we selected this pic because of the nice shading and due to its unique look.

@mbakertattoo

If you’re looking for a pretty floral tattoo you’ve got to consider the Watercolor style. Diluted pastel colors which are typical of this style are used here. Some of the ink is applied in a very precise manner while some shadowing occurs just outside the outlines. These outlines are done in the Fineline style with a light touch which syncs with the floral theme. I think the upper arm perfectly frames this design.

@tattooist_silo

This half-sleeve black and gray rose tattoo perfectly enhances this woman’s forearm. Thanks to the Linework style it’s large but not imposing. This is further accomplished by the use of the subtle gray shading that compliments the black lines and black shading. Great fashion statement.

@mara_tattooart

This blue butterfly tattoo fits perfectly between this woman’s shoulder blades which serve as its frame. You can see how with tattoos it’s often about Location, Location, Location. The central rose is done in the Black and Gray style with very skilled shading. This contrasts with the larger butterfly done in the Linework style with touches of beautiful color.The pinks, purples and blues seem to have been dabbed on with a cloth adding to a sense of “lightness” which is associated with butterflies. The bold solid blackwork on the lower wings seems to support the rose. I think this design and where it’s located makes this woman’s back seem to take flight. Beautiful.

@wonhae_ink

Look at this tattoo and you could think you’re looking at a photo of a beautiful, lightly faded pink/red rose. The colors of the petals look dabbed and lovingly painted with watercolors. The stem looks real, the leaves look real with their gradations of color. All this is achieved by an artist very skilled in shading and ink application. This beautiful rose then gets to be showcased on top of the forearm for all to admire. What a gorgeous piece of body art. Lucky you.

@tattooist_soma

Not your typical rose tattoo but oh so beautiful. It’s dramatically done in the Realistic style with only blacks and grays. Expert shading, use of light and dark shadows all perfectly define the contours of this rose and bring it alive. It has character, it has mood. And it lives perfectly on your arm from the bicep to the inner elbow. Lucky you.

We haven’t shown much of this style termed Sketch. It’s characterized by overlapping lines, incomplete strokes, bold shading and lines that don’t fully close leaving empty or negative space. The leaves and stem in the tattoo are done in Blackwork style as noted by the heavy solid planes of black ink. This is where you can take something like a rose, typically seen as a gentle design element, and turn it on its head via a specific tattoo style. Then it’s visible for all to see right on your forearm. And that’s called creativity.

@mike_riina

I love this awesome custom rose tattoo by IG: alainhead. How unique to combine the Watercolor style of the rose with the Blackwork style of the stem and leaves. The rose: soft with dabs of both vibrant and diluted reds inside and outside the lines along with drips of color. The stem and leaves: bold and “in your face” solid black planes. A contrast made in Tattoo Heaven. Thank you Alain.

@alainhead