Gossamer Rozen Handpoked Tattoos

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Location: BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
NON-ELECTRIC TATTOOS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
BOOKS CLOSE MARCH 31, 2026

“Tattooing. This is my journey toward my ancestry and how I embrace my ethnicity and my true self. With the help and advice and encouragement of many outstanding, kind, and wonderful artists, I took a leap into a world of artistry, industry, heritage, and spiritualism. In finding myself, I understand how much harder it would have been without supportive family, friends, and colleagues. It’s tough to put yourself out there, but it’s better not to keep it inside. That’s why I make art.”

All tattoos are done by hand without a machine “handpoked”.

Information

  • I am a self-taught, Filipino/African-American, transgender, nonbinary tattoo artist (they/she). I started learning to tattoo in June 2018 and began working professionally in May 2019.

  • All tattoos are done by hand with brand new sterile tattoo needles without a tattoo machine (“handpoke” "stick and poke" "machine-free tattooing").

  • "Flash" = pre-drawn artwork designed and tattooed by me. View my flash designs here.

  • My work has been published by Tattoodo, Inkedmag, and Phaidon Press.

Visual Language

My style can be described as a mix of American Traditional tattooing motifs & Asian painting/illustrative work. I am heavily influenced by Japanese, Korean, and Chinese folk art & painting, many of which I grew up with as my Filipino mother brought these back to America with her. I'm also inspired by European verdant and millefleurs tapestries, indigo Tsutsugaki rice paste resist-dye textiles, & Korean Minhwa folk art. Growing up in America I am inspired by Pennsylvania dutch motifs, American folk art, and American coverlets from the 1800s. I also have an affinity for African textiles. I study a variety of cultures from around the world, mostly pertaining to folk art/craft and traditional handmade textile processes.

Learn more about my visual language here.

Flash Designs

Please visit this page to view past and current flash designs.

Tattoo Gallery

Please visit this page to view past fresh and healed tattoos.

Rates

  • $200 flat rate if less than 1 hour; afterward, $300 per hour, max 4 hours per session (pro rata)

  • Minimum deposit required is $200

  • You will receive a quote referencing the amount of time needed to complete your project, but the final price will not be determined until your tattoo is complete.

Booking Information

  • I use Cocreate Ink to book. Please visit my profile here.

  • You must be at least 18 years of age on the date of your appointment to be tattooed.

  • A government-issued photo ID is required. If you do not have your ID, you cannot be tattooed.

  • Booking Notes

    • A deposit is required to hold your appointment date and time.

    • All pre-drawn flash is repeatable. If you are looking for a specific design, please inquire.

    • Minimum size is 1” square. Some exceptions can be made for pieces 0.5”. Most drawings (flash) are between 2 and 5 inches (“palm-sized”) square and can be completed in one session.

Reschedule Policy

  • 1 reschedule is allowed and must be requested in writing at least 48 hours from the date of your appointment. Failure to request within this time frame forfeits your deposit.

    • A second reschedule after the first will forfeit your deposit.

  • DO NOT ARRIVE SICK OR OTHERWISE UNWELL. If I believe you are unable to be tattooed, and/or unable to consent to be tattooed during the entire session, you will be sent home, and your deposit will be forfeit.

  • DO NOT ARRIVE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY DRUG. You will be sent home, and your deposit will be forfeit.

  • Your tattoo deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions.

Prior To Your Appointment

  • The night prior your appointment, please avoid heavy drinking/drug use, and please try to eat well and get plenty of rest. A tattoo is a medical procedure and the tattooing procedure AND healing process causes stress to your body.

  • Please leave your appointment day free of other activities. I am unable to complete tattoos in exact time frames.

  • Wear comfortable, clean clothes (preferably dark colors) to your appointment. Be sure to wear something that you're not worried might get ink or otherwise stained on. You will be sitting or laying down for long periods of time in sometimes awkward positions.

  • You can plan to make a day of your visit and arrive early for brunch and/or grab a meal after your appointment. You can eat or drink during your appointment. PLEASE EAT AND DRINK PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME.

  • Payment is due at the time service is rendered at your appointment. There are multiple methods of payment (card, PayPal, Cocreate, cash), please let me know how you prefer to make your payment.

  • Please remember that your quote is an estimate, not a guarantee of the final amount due. I kindly ask for your flexibility.

FAQ

How does booking customs work?

I'm available to make custom tattoos based on your idea. I only tattoo in my unique drawing style. I can reimagine your concept or subject matter in my own style. Please take a look at my flash or past work - I don't often stray from my typical subject matter, which is usually animals, plants, and objects in full color or black and gray. 

When books open for custom work, please clearly describe your idea in the proposal section. Please be concise about the subject matter of the work, the size, location, and color (or lack thereof). Please withhold information that is ambiguous in interpretation. Gossamer will read and respond to all proposals.

If your proposal is accepted, you will go through the booking process indicated in your email. Please note that all custom drawings will be revealed on the day of your tattoo; a small adjustment can be requested, but a full revision may push back your appointment and incur an additional drawing fee. If you are unsure about your custom design, it may be best to book a session for pre-drawn flash.

Lastly, please be decisive about what you’re looking for. Be sure you’re ready for this tattoo. Be clear in your communication, and flexible during the tattooing process.

How does booking flash work?

When I respond to your proposal, the size/location will be discussed. All available designs and size information will be provided in person at your appointment. If you have a specific design in mind, please let me know prior to the appointment. All flash is repeatable and designs can be rendered in black and gray or in color. Some colors can be adjusted on a case-by-case basis.

Is it possible to get two tattoos in one session?

Yes it is possible, but keep in mind it is not always faster/cheaper to get two pieces instead of one especially if you want tattoos on different places on your body.