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        {
            "summary": "Lim is a tattoo artist at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, with 86 published tattoos on TatSeek; mostly fine line.",
            "id": 146,
            "name": "Lim",
            "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/lim/",
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                "id": 3,
                "name": "Malaka Tattoo",
                "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/malaka/",
                "city": "Los Angeles"
            },
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            "price": {
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                "confirmed_by_studio": false,
                "as_of": "2026-09-06",
                "basis": null,
                "note": "TatSeek estimate from local rates — not confirmed by the studio. A planning range, not a quote. Medium piece ≈ 10–20 cm, 2–3 hours."
            },
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                "channel": "booking",
                "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee."
            },
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                "styles": [
                    {
                        "slug": "fine-line",
                        "name": "Fine Line",
                        "share": 86
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "realism",
                        "name": "Realism",
                        "share": 10
                    }
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                        "slug": "quote",
                        "name": "Quote",
                        "share": 13
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "skull",
                        "name": "Skull",
                        "share": 13
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "man",
                        "name": "Male Figure",
                        "share": 12
                    },
                    {
                        "slug": "cat",
                        "name": "Cat",
                        "share": 10
                    }
                ],
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                    {
                        "slug": "forearm",
                        "name": "Forearm",
                        "share": 45
                    },
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                        "slug": "upper-arm",
                        "name": "Upper Arm",
                        "share": 24
                    }
                ],
                "colour_share": 19,
                "size_mix": {
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                    "medium": 37,
                    "large_or_bigger": 10
                },
                "detail_median": 80,
                "detail_level": "Very detailed",
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                "note": "Counted from the published tattoos on TatSeek, not from a self-description. Shares are of tattoos (one tattoo can have several tags)."
            },
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                        "size": "small",
                        "label": "Small (up to 10cm)",
                        "min": "200",
                        "max": "400",
                        "text": "$200–$400"
                    },
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                        "max": "1000",
                        "text": "$500–$1000"
                    },
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                        "max": "2800",
                        "text": "$1200–$2800"
                    },
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                        "min": "2800",
                        "max": "6500+",
                        "text": "$2800–$6500+"
                    }
                ],
                "note": "TatSeek estimate from local rates — not confirmed by the studio."
            },
            "tattoos": [
                {
                    "title": "Red Text Lettering Thigh",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/red-text-lettering-thigh/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1146",
                    "summary": "Small black with color accents Fine Line quote tattoo on the thigh by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$200–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Eagle and Tree Realism Upper Arm",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/eagle-and-tree-realism-upper-arm/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1143",
                    "summary": "Large black & grey Realism eagle tattoo on the upper arm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Small Flame Portrait Forearm",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/small-flame-portrait-forearm/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1140",
                    "summary": "Small black with color accents Fine Line fire & flames tattoo on the forearm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$200–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Framed Cartoon Foxes Color Thigh",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/framed-cartoon-foxes-color-thigh/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1137",
                    "summary": "Medium color Fine Line film & tv tattoo on the thigh by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$650–$900; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Vertical Text and Symbols Sleeve",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/vertical-text-and-symbols-sleeve/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1134",
                    "summary": "Sleeve-size black & grey Fine Line quote tattoo on the full sleeve by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Astronaut and Black Hole Fine Line Upper Arm",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/astronaut-and-black-hole-fine-line-upper-arm/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1131",
                    "summary": "Sleeve-size black & grey Fine Line astronaut in a frame tattoo on the upper arm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Cocktail Glass Color Upper Arm",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/cocktail-glass-color-upper-arm/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1128",
                    "summary": "Small color Fine Line champagne flute with an orange cocktail tattoo on the upper arm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$200–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Spartan Helmet Realism Upper Arm",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/spartan-helmet-realism-upper-arm/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1125",
                    "summary": "Small black & grey Realism spartan helmet tattoo on the upper arm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$200–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Flower Growing from Skull Forearm",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/flower-growing-from-skull-forearm/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1122",
                    "summary": "Small black & grey Fine Line flower tattoo on the forearm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$200–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Hand Gesture Red Outline Forearm",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/hand-gesture-red-outline-forearm/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1119",
                    "summary": "Small black with color accents Fine Line hands tattoo on the forearm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$200–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Quote Lettering Side Piece",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/quote-lettering-side-piece/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1116",
                    "summary": "Medium black & grey Fine Line quote tattoo on the ribs & side by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$650–$900; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Crossbones Red Accent Upper Arm",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/crossbones-red-accent-upper-arm/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1113",
                    "summary": "Small black with color accents Fine Line skull tattoo on the upper arm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$200–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Anime Block Print Upper Arm",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/anime-block-print-upper-arm/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1110",
                    "summary": "Medium black & grey Anime / Manga comics & anime characters tattoo on the upper arm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$650–$900; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Cat with Red Hearts Wrist",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/cat-with-red-hearts-wrist/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1107",
                    "summary": "Small black with color accents Fine Line cat tattoo on the hand by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$200–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Small Symbol Collection Forearm",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/small-symbol-collection-forearm/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1104",
                    "summary": "Small black & grey Fine Line bird tattoo on the forearm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$200–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Butterflies Fine Line Forearm",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/butterflies-fine-line-forearm/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1101",
                    "summary": "Small black & grey Fine Line butterfly tattoo on the forearm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$200–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Woman Figure Illustration Upper Arm",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/woman-figure-illustration-upper-arm/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1098",
                    "summary": "Large black & grey Fine Line female figure tattoo on the upper arm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Black Widow Spider Realistic Forearm",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/black-widow-spider-realistic-forearm/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1095",
                    "summary": "Medium black & grey Fine Line insect tattoo on the forearm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$650–$900; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Tiger and Eye Sleeve Duo",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/tiger-and-eye-sleeve-duo/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1092",
                    "summary": "Large black & grey Fine Line tiger tattoo on the full sleeve by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Tree Landscape Mountain Upper Arm",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/tree-landscape-mountain-upper-arm/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1089",
                    "summary": "Medium black & grey Fine Line tree tattoo on the upper arm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$650–$900; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Cute Cat with Shovel Color Calf",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/cute-cat-with-shovel-color-calf/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1086",
                    "summary": "Small black with color accents Fine Line cat tattoo on the calf by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$200–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Eagle Blackwork Hand Tattoo",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/eagle-blackwork-hand-tattoo/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1083",
                    "summary": "Small black & grey Fine Line eagle tattoo on the hand by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$200–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Hexagon Nature Scenes Upper Arm",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/hexagon-nature-scenes-upper-arm/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1080",
                    "summary": "Medium black & grey Fine Line landscape tattoo on the upper arm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$650–$900; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session."
                },
                {
                    "title": "Hecho en Mexico Stamp Forearm",
                    "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/hecho-en-mexico-stamp-forearm/",
                    "agent_url": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?id=1077",
                    "summary": "Small black & grey Fine Line quote tattoo on the forearm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$200–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session."
                }
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        }
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        "source": "TatSeek — https://tatseek.com",
        "catalogue_updated": "Oct 13, 2026",
        "generated": "2026-10-13T17:58:18+00:00",
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}