The rose has been used as a symbol for centuries. Usually, this thorny flower has been associated with things like love and beauty. This popularity is not just true for one region as the whole world basically sees the flower as something beautiful and is therefore associated with good things. It is therefore no surprise that the rose has also been a favorite subject for tattoo artists. If you are looking for tattoo ideas featuring the beauty of the rose, check out the pics below. Bi-color rose by Andres Acosta of Red Dagger Tattoo, Houston, Texas Check out Acosta's other works on his Instragram page. Black and grey realism roses by Logan Bramlett of Wanderlust Tattoo Society in Akron Ohio Rose in Trash Polka style by David Mushaney at Rebel Muse in Lewisville, TX Amazing Rose by Nancy Fancy Tattoo in Gothenburg Fox and Rose thigh piece as inspired by the story "The Little Prince". Inked by Dave Quiggle at Soul Expressions in Temecula, CA