Tattoo Artist: Rose Hardy
Although Rose Hardy is New Zealand based she travels extensively on the tattoo convention circuit although she travels primarily the European tours. She has appeared in studios from London to New York but is based in Melbourne at a shop called Chapel Tattoo Studio. 
Her style is pinup girls and old school color images. Sailor Jerry style. Although her colors are vivid an deep the tone is generally darker.
It’s funny how a positive destiny can be shaped by a let down or disappointment. Hardy had planned on attending art school but as luck would have it, no school loans came through for her which caused her to make a change in her plans. With no financial backing, Rose canned the idea of going to school and began an apprenticeship at the age of 19.
- Her Site: http://www.rosehardytattoo.com/
- Her Myspace Page: http://www.myspace.com/rosehardy
- Her profile on Swallows and Daggers
