Designed for Life

AR Designs Fine Art & Tattoo offers custom tattoo work that authentically tells your story.

Welcome to AR Designs Fine Art & Tattoo, where the art of tattooing and fine art harmoniously blends to form a unique and inviting space like no other. Founded by local artist, Alexis Rosasco, Alexis opened AR Designs with the desire to serve her community in a warm, welcoming, and safe tattoo environment.

Meet the Artists

  • Alexis Rosasco

    Alexis Rosasco

    STUDIO OWNER & RESIDENT ARTIST

    Alexis specializes in realism, surrealism, and illustrative tattoos. Her favorite things to tattoo are wildlife, pet portraits, floral pieces, insects, ornamental designs, and region specific folk art.

  • Emily Eastman

    RESIDENT ARTIST

    Emily started her apprenticeship at AR Designs in 2019 and has been growing with leaps and bounds ever since. Now a full fledged resident artist, her work is full of bright colors and whimsy charm.

  • Brittany Hamilton

    SENIOR APPRENTICE

    Brittany began her full-time apprenticeship in September of 2021 and continues to work diligently to develop her craft. Brittany specializes in floral, mandala, black-out, script, ornamental, and American traditional tattoos.

  • Tara Quinn

    RESIDENT ARTIST

    New School Tattoo specialist, Tara Quinn, joined the AR team in 2021. With her illustrative style and richly saturated hues, Tara's work is some of the most unique you'll find.

  • Richard Canavan-Wagner

    JUNIOR APPRENTICE

    Richard is a dedicated tattoo apprentice, who's passion is American traditional and illustrative tattoos. With a steady hand and keen eye for detail, he is constantly striving to hone his craft.

  • Mike Tierney

    RESIDENT ARTIST

    With two decades of experience in the art of tattooing, Mike joined the AR team in 2024. His work has been featured in urban magazines, the Lowell Sun Newspaper, and the Tampa Tribune.

  • Prior to booking we recommend checking out our resident artists and choosing the one whose style, price, and availability works best for your project. Not sure who is the best fit? Contact the studio directly and we'll be happy to assist you in matching you to an artist.

    Once you are ready to book an appointment visit our online booking terminal to request an appointment or speak to one of our booking agents for assistance. Be prepared to fill out a short questionnaire describing your design. The more detailed your description is the better we will be able to assist you. (Don't forget to include reference photos!)

    After your completed questionnaire is received by the studio we will assist you in securing your appointment. Be prepared to place a deposit!

  • Prior to your appointment please ensure that all required paperwork has been signed and submitted to the studio. To ensure you have the best experience possible during your appointment we strongly recommend staying hydrated and eating prior to your appointment. If you are suffering from any current health problems please ensure to notify your artist.

    When you arrive to your appointment please ensure that you bring a valid ID. Once checked in your artist will guide you from there.

  • Our team has grown and we can accommodate walk-ins on most days of the week.

    Please be mindful that a walk-in appointment is only considered a walk-in if you can arrive at the studio within 20 mins of calling. If you are unable to make it to the studio within a 20min time frame we request that you make an appointment and place a deposit to secure your booking.

  • We do not offer piercings at this time. For local, licensed piercers we recommend Crazy Chameleon in Lanesborough, MA.

  • No, under Massachusetts state law it is illegal to get tattooed under the age of 18 with or without parental consent.

FAQs

Visit us

 

18 Holden Street
North Adams, MA 01247

Hours
Monday–Friday
10am–7pm

Contact
(413)-398-6433

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