Rosa Bluestone Perr

Rosa Perr is a tattoo artist based in Brooklyn, New York. With over 10 years of experience, Rosa specializes in hand-poked tattoos. She is passionate about giving her clients one-of-a-kind pieces they will love forever, and prioritizes providing a comfortable and safe space to be vulnerable. She is also the owner of Studio Bluestone, a collection of wearable art, including handmade, upcycled jewelry and clothing pieces, all made in Brooklyn.

Professional Achievements

  • Featured in the NYTimes, Cosmopolitan, Vogue, and other publications

Favorite Piece of Advice

Before you get the tattoo, print out different sizes of the design and tape it to your body. Try it out before you go to the appt so you don't feel like a deer in headlights!

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Forum Comments (3)

Is it possible to remove or fade a tattoo at home?
In my opinion, there is no way to do this at home.
How do I get started as a tattoo artist?
I'll share my story if it helps inspire you! I've always been an artist, and one day I decided to give myself a couple small symbol and letter tattoos. After that, more and more of my friends started wanting them.

Luckily, the transition from detailed work with a paintbrush and pencil to tattoo needle and ink felt natural to me. Eventually, I decided to get my tattoo license and try it out full-time. I love being able to do art for my profession and be my own boss. I'd encourage you to start small, with friends and family, and see if you enjoy it and there is demand for your work.
What does getting a tattoo feel like?
Most of my clients agree that handpoked tattoos are less painful than machine tattoos. Some compare the feeling to a cat scratch or acupuncture.

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