Rose Tattoo Ideas for Both Women and Men
Below are a selection of great rose tattoo ideas for both women and men.
1. Rose with a Name
Tattooing your name onto a rose tattoo is an excellent way to personalize it and remember a loved one who has passed.
Rose with Thorns
Roses may be beautiful, but their blooms come with their share of pain. Rose with Thorns tattoos serves as a constant reminder that beauty comes at a price.
2. Simple Rose
Although roses are traditionally associated with femininity, this flower can also represent masculine strength when combined with other design elements.
Add Eyeball Skull or Dagger for Powerful Message
For instance, adding an eyeball skull or dagger to your rose can be a powerful memento mori that reminds us that life is too fleeting.
Bold Black Rose Tattoo Near Eye
Tattooing this black rose near someone’s eye demonstrates how color doesn’t always have to make a statement. Soft red shadings decorate its faint outlines while its stem and leaves stand out against a stark background of black planes.
3. Rose with a Money Tattoo
A money rose tattoos are popularly chosen by men. Representing love and wealth, roses symbolize romance, while money suggests wealth – this combination conveys both passion for riches and the dedication required to achieve them.
Clocks with Roses as Tattoo Fillers
Tattoo fillers like clocks with roses can make for great additions to larger tattoos like sleeves. Try having one on your forearm, thigh, or foot for added design elements that symbolize time and money simultaneously.
4. American Traditional Rose
Rose tattoos look gorgeous anywhere, but are especially striking when placed on the inner upper arm. This placement gives it a peekaboo effect that only becomes apparent when moving your arm.
Tattoos Symbolizing Life Beyond Death
tattoos that signify life beyond death memorialize lost loved ones and symbolize strength for those going through difficult times.
5. Rose with a Butterfly
Rose tattoos make great additions to arm pieces or sleeves because roses symbolize love, while butterflies signify growth. Black lines are all necessary to make this rose tattoo bold and striking, proving how different concepts can come together to form one unified piece of artwork.
6. Rose with a Heart
Roses may typically symbolize femininity, but they can still look incredible when worn by men. Here, the rose design can be found etched onto his cheek in black ink with a wild aesthetic vibe. This tattoo’s delicate lines are elegant, adding depth and dimension. However, what truly sets it off is its snake entwining the rose.
7. Rose with a Skull
Skull tattoos are a timeless symbol, yet when combined with roses, they create an astounding contrast that speaks volumes about life and death, beauty and darkness – an engaging narrative for many tattoo enthusiasts. An archetype for death and fear, roses represent love and fertility – creating the effect of yin/yang symbolism when combined.
8. Rose with a Name
Rose tattoos have long been seen as beauty, love, and strength symbols. Additionally, they encapsulate many mythological ideas like life after death, balance, and coming into oneself. This blackwork rose tattoo features bold black shading and aesthetic elements for an eye-catching visual statement. Additionally, its romantic associations make this image feel seductive. Tattoos on your face are permanent commitments, so before proceeding with one, make sure that you are sure that this decision is the one for you.
9. Rose with a Simple Line
Rose tattoos can make a statement with just one line – such as this example – making a powerful statement about femininity and strength. Beginning with an oval shape – it doesn’t have to be perfect – draw a curvier line on top, then connect them with another curved line for added dimension and natural flair. Also, add more minor bends into each petal for an authentic finish.
10. Rose with a Stained Glass Window
An elegant rose tattoo is an excellent way to honor those close to you and symbolizes growth with its two petals in full bloom and one bud, representing growth and change. This minimal tattoo was done in the Fine Linework style and featured only minimal amounts of ink. The black shading adds depth for a realistic appearance. Remember the proper aftercare procedures when getting a tattoo to ensure its long-term and vibrant results. Seek out an artist that uses sterilized tools and adheres to hygiene practices.
