BROWSE BY style
Every tattoo here was designed and tattooed in our private Campbell Street studio. Browse by style, then tap through to that style's page to see who tattoos it and how to book.
Black and grey realism is at the heart of what we do, and every artist at Rose & Thorn tattoos fine line, ornamental, illustrative and florals.
REALISM & portraits
Black and grey realism and portraits by Melinda and Autumn, plus our guest artists Jake, George and James.
PET portraits
Your dog, cat or best mate in black and grey, from a clear photo you send us.
FINE line
Names, dates, florals, script and delicate designs. Every artist at Rose & Thorn tattoos fine line.
Planning your first tattoo? Read our first tattoo guide.
MEMORIAL tattoos
Handwriting, names, dates and symbols that keep someone close.
ILLUSTRATIVE & blackwork
Illustrative, ornamental and blackwork pieces by Nakara and our apprentices.
COVER UP tattoos
Got a tattoo you've outgrown? We'll tell you honestly what can be covered, and whether a few laser sessions first would give you a better result.
SEE MORE ON instagram
New work goes up on Instagram first. Follow the studio @roseandthorntattoostudio, or your favourite artist: Melinda @melindarosetattoos · Autumn @autumn_moon_tattoos · Nakara @nakara_tattoo · Tegan @antares.ink · Kayla @black.antler.ink