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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Ornamental deity figure tattoo on the back by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R6,600–R8,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 5618, "title": "Hindu Goddess Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/hindu-goddess-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hindu-goddess-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "ornamental", "name": "Ornamental" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "god-figure", "name": "Deity Figure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1335, "name": "Gareth Doye", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/gareth/" }, "studio": { "id": 25, "name": "Kak Lucky", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/kakluckytattoos/", "city": "Cape Town", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-17", "description": "This back piece combines ornamental style with a deity figure design, black & grey. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Small black & grey Fine Line rose tattoo on the back by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R1,050–R1,450; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 5612, "title": "Rose Shoulder Blade", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/rose-shoulder-blade/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/rose-shoulder-blade-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "rose", "name": "Rose" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "small", "label": "Small (up to 10cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1335, "name": "Gareth Doye", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/gareth/" }, "studio": { "id": 25, "name": "Kak Lucky", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/kakluckytattoos/", "city": "Cape Town", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-17", "description": "This back piece combines fine line style with a rose design, black & grey. By Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "rose", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Rose", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "rose", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 1, "hours_max": 1.5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈1–1.5 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) deity figure tattoo on the back by Cole at Cherry Bomb, New York; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 5367, "title": "Japanese Deity Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/japanese-deity-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/japanese-deity-back-piece-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C699&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "god-figure", "name": "Deity Figure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1418, "name": "Cole", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/cole/" }, "studio": { "id": 26, "name": "Cherry Bomb", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/cherrybomb/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-16", "description": "A black & grey japanese (irezumi) tattoo featuring a deity figure, placed on the back. By Cole at Cherry Bomb.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "god-figure", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Deity Figure", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "god-figure", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈2.5–4 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } } ], "artists": [ { "id": 1335, "name": "Gareth Doye", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/gareth/", "studio": { "id": 25, "name": "Kak Lucky", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/kakluckytattoos/", "city": "Cape Town" }, "why": { "matching_tattoos": 6, "portfolio_size": 98, "healed_in_matches": 0, "portfolio_counts": [ { "label": "Back", "tattoos": 6 }, { "label": "Linework", "tattoos": 93 } ], "main_element_in_matches": [], "ranking_basis": "Ordered by how much of each matching tattoo is the requested element (estimated visual share, scanned or estimated from tags), then by count." }, "price": { "medium_piece": "R2,200–3,300", "currency": "ZAR", "source": "tatseek_estimate", "confirmed_by_studio": false, "as_of": "2026-09-16", "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." }, "booking": { "url": "https://instagram.com/kakluckytattoos", "channel": "instagram", "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee." }, "sample_tattoos": [ { "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/skull-and-snake-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/skull-and-snake-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1" }, { "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/wave-and-flower-in-a-diamond-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/wave-and-flower-in-a-diamond-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1" }, { "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/skull-and-deaths-head-moth-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/skull-and-deaths-head-moth-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=300%2C225&quality=85&ssl=1" } ] }, { "id": 26, "name": "George Drone", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/george-supreme-drone/", "studio": { "id": 3, "name": "Malaka Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/malaka/", "city": "Los Angeles" }, "why": { "matching_tattoos": 6, "portfolio_size": 116, "healed_in_matches": 0, "portfolio_counts": [ { "label": "Back", "tattoos": 7 }, { "label": "Linework", "tattoos": 86 } ], "main_element_in_matches": [], "ranking_basis": "Ordered by how much of each matching tattoo is the requested element (estimated visual share, scanned or estimated from tags), then by count." }, "price": { "medium_piece": "$500–1,000", "currency": "USD", "source": "tatseek_estimate", "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." }, "booking": { "url": "https://form.jotform.com/241065554423149", "channel": "booking", "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee." }, "sample_tattoos": [ { "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/skull-splatter-blackwork-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_9892-2.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1" }, { "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/trash-polka-abstract-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ln9nqj791xdd1.jpeg?fit=300%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1" }, { "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/realistic-woman-face-with-ornaments-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/realistic-woman-face-with-ornaments-back-piece-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1" } ] }, { "id": 145, "name": "Julian", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/julian/", "studio": { "id": 3, "name": "Malaka Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/malaka/", "city": "Los Angeles" }, "why": { "matching_tattoos": 4, "portfolio_size": 23, "healed_in_matches": 0, "portfolio_counts": [ { "label": "Back", "tattoos": 4 }, { "label": "Linework", "tattoos": 20 } ], "main_element_in_matches": [], "ranking_basis": "Ordered by how much of each matching tattoo is the requested element (estimated visual share, scanned or estimated from tags), then by count." }, "price": { "medium_piece": "$500–1,000", "currency": "USD", "source": "tatseek_estimate", "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." }, "booking": { "url": "https://form.jotform.com/241065554423149", "channel": "booking", "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee." }, "sample_tattoos": [ { "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/norse-ornamental-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_6636.jpg?fit=169%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1" }, { "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/bonsai-tree-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3F6E4F98-A95D-4395-B5B8-1E06E8EDACE3.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1" }, { "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/floral-back-piece-with-butterfly/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled_Artwork.jpg?fit=232%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1" } ] }, { "id": 1414, "name": "Emma", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/emma/", "studio": { "id": 26, "name": "Cherry Bomb", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/cherrybomb/", "city": "New York" }, "why": { "matching_tattoos": 3, "portfolio_size": 12, "healed_in_matches": 0, "portfolio_counts": [ { "label": "Back", "tattoos": 3 }, { "label": "Linework", "tattoos": 12 } ], "main_element_in_matches": [], "ranking_basis": "Ordered by how much of each matching tattoo is the requested element (estimated visual share, scanned or estimated from tags), then by count." }, "price": { "medium_piece": "$400–600", "currency": "USD", "source": "tatseek_estimate", "confirmed_by_studio": false, "as_of": "2026-09-16", "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." }, "booking": { "url": "https://instagram.com/cherrybomb.nyc", "channel": "instagram", "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee." }, "sample_tattoos": [ { "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/abstract-stars-lower-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/abstract-stars-lower-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1" }, { "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/classical-illustrative-two-women-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/classical-illustrative-back-piece-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=240%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1" }, { "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/bow-and-star-lower-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bow-and-star-lower-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1" } ] }, { "id": 1418, "name": "Cole", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/cole/", "studio": { "id": 26, "name": "Cherry Bomb", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/cherrybomb/", "city": "New York" }, "why": { "matching_tattoos": 3, "portfolio_size": 12, "healed_in_matches": 0, "portfolio_counts": [ { "label": "Back", "tattoos": 4 }, { "label": "Linework", "tattoos": 10 } ], "main_element_in_matches": [], "ranking_basis": "Ordered by how much of each matching tattoo is the requested element (estimated visual share, scanned or estimated from tags), then by count." }, "price": { "medium_piece": "$400–600", "currency": "USD", "source": "tatseek_estimate", "confirmed_by_studio": false, "as_of": "2026-09-16", "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." }, "booking": { "url": "https://instagram.com/cherrybomb.nyc", "channel": "instagram", "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee." }, "sample_tattoos": [ { "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/japanese-deity-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/japanese-deity-back-piece-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=300%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1" }, { "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/balinese-mask-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/balinese-mask-back-piece-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=300%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1" }, { "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/japanese-tiger-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/japanese-tiger-back-piece-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=296%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1" } ] } ], "studios": [ { "summary": "Malaka Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Los Angeles with 7 artists on TatSeek. Fine line in 36% of tattoos, realism in 18% and trash polka in 14%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and full sleeve; 67% black and grey; mostly large pieces; typical detail: detailed. 4 min walk from La Brea & Willoughby.", "id": 3, "name": "Malaka Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/malaka/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States", "locality": null, "address": "830 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038", "google_rating": { "rating": 4.9000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625, "reviews": 257, "recorded": "2026-09-05", "note": "Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios." }, "features": [], "price": { "medium_piece": "$500–1,000", "currency": "USD", "source": "tatseek_estimate", "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." }, "booking": { "url": "https://form.jotform.com/241065554423149", "channel": "booking", "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee." }, "phone": "323-394-3441", "email": "malakatats@gmail.com", "website": "https://malaka.tattoo", "geo": { "lat": 34.08614200000000238333086599595844745635986328125, "lng": -118.3463516000000055328200687654316425323486328125 }, "opening_hours": { "mon": "11:00–18:00", "tue": "11:00–18:00", "wed": "11:00–18:00", "thu": "11:00–18:00", "fri": "11:00–18:00", "sat": "11:00–18:00", "sun": "11:00–18:00" }, "strengths": { "photos": 357, "styles": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line", "share": 36 }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism", "share": 18 }, { "slug": "trash-polka", "name": "Trash Polka", "share": 14 } ], "placements": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm", "share": 31 }, { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm", "share": 21 }, { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve", "share": 15 } ], "colour_share": 33, "size_mix": { "small": 23, "large_or_bigger": 54 }, "detail_median": 75, "detail_level": "Detailed", "detail_based_on": 22, "healed_share": 0, "text": "Fine line in 36% of tattoos, realism in 18% and trash polka in 14%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and full sleeve; 67% black and grey; mostly large pieces; typical detail: detailed.", "note": "Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek." }, "getting_there": { "station": { "name": "La Brea & Willoughby", "kind": "bus", "lines": "", "distance_m": 230, "walk_min": 4 }, "source": "OpenStreetMap", "as_of": "2026-10-09", "text": "4 min walk from La Brea & Willoughby" }, "amenities": null, "why": "11 matching tattoos · 23 Back · 276 Linework" }, { "summary": "Cherry Bomb is a tattoo studio in New York with 10 artists on TatSeek. Traditional (old school) in 37% of tattoos and fine line in 20%; usually on the upper arm, forearm and back; colour and black-and-grey about equally. 2 min walk from 2nd Avenue.", "id": 26, "name": "Cherry Bomb", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/cherrybomb/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States", "locality": null, "address": "231 Eldridge Street", "google_rating": { "rating": 4.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875, "reviews": 270, "recorded": "2026-09-17", "note": "Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios." }, "features": [ "Women-owned", "LGBTQ+ owned", "LGBTQ+ friendly", "Walk-ins welcome", "Accepts new clients" ], "price": { "medium_piece": "$400–600", "currency": "USD", "source": "tatseek_estimate", "confirmed_by_studio": false, "as_of": "2026-09-16", "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." }, "booking": { "url": "https://instagram.com/cherrybomb.nyc", "channel": "instagram", "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee." }, "phone": "929-434-8004", "email": "info@cherrybomb.studio", "website": "https://cherrybomb.studio", "geo": { "lat": 40.7224020000000024310793378390371799468994140625, "lng": -73.9899587000000025227564037777483463287353515625 }, "opening_hours": { "mon": "12:00–20:00", "tue": "12:00–20:00", "wed": "12:00–20:00", "thu": "12:00–20:00", "fri": "12:00–22:00", "sat": "12:00–22:00", "sun": "12:00–22:00" }, "strengths": { "photos": 104, "styles": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)", "share": 37 }, { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line", "share": 20 } ], "placements": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm", "share": 29 }, { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm", "share": 18 }, { "slug": "back", "name": "Back", "share": 14 } ], "colour_share": 45, "size_mix": { "small": 1, "large_or_bigger": 1 }, "detail_median": 40, "detail_level": "Moderate", "detail_based_on": 4, "healed_share": 0, "text": "Traditional (old school) in 37% of tattoos and fine line in 20%; usually on the upper arm, forearm and back; colour and black-and-grey about equally.", "note": "Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek." }, "getting_there": { "station": { "name": "2nd Avenue", "kind": "subway", "lines": "", "distance_m": 110, "walk_min": 2 }, "source": "OpenStreetMap", "as_of": "2026-10-09", "text": "2 min walk from 2nd Avenue" }, "amenities": null, "why": "10 matching tattoos · 15 Back · 90 Linework" }, { "summary": "Kak Lucky is a tattoo studio in Cape Town with 6 artists on TatSeek. Fine line in 27% of tattoos and traditional (old school) in 21%; usually on the forearm, calf and upper arm; 72% black and grey. 15 min walk from Gardens · 250 m from Iziko South African Museum.", "id": 25, "name": "Kak Lucky", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/kakluckytattoos/", "city": "Cape Town", "country": "South Africa", "locality": null, "address": "43 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001", "google_rating": { "rating": 4.9000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625, "reviews": 325, "recorded": "2026-10-01", "note": "Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios." }, "features": [ "LGBTQ+ friendly" ], "price": { "medium_piece": "R2,200–3,300", "currency": "ZAR", "source": "tatseek_estimate", "confirmed_by_studio": false, "as_of": "2026-09-16", "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." }, "booking": { "url": "https://instagram.com/kakluckytattoos", "channel": "instagram", "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee." }, "phone": "+27 74 619 1778", "email": "info@kakluckytattoos.com", "website": "https://kakluckytattoos.com", "geo": { "lat": -33.9284715000000005602487362921237945556640625, "lng": 18.41239589999999992642187862657010555267333984375 }, "opening_hours": { "mon": "closed", "tue": "11:00–18:00", "wed": "11:00–18:00", "thu": "11:00–18:00", "fri": "11:00–18:00", "sat": "11:00–16:30", "sun": "closed" }, "strengths": { "photos": 182, "styles": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line", "share": 27 }, { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)", "share": 21 } ], "placements": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm", "share": 29 }, { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf", "share": 20 }, { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm", "share": 14 } ], "colour_share": 28, "size_mix": { "small": 34, "large_or_bigger": 9 }, "detail_median": 70, "detail_level": "Detailed", "detail_based_on": 6, "healed_share": 1, "text": "Fine line in 27% of tattoos and traditional (old school) in 21%; usually on the forearm, calf and upper arm; 72% black and grey.", "note": "Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek." }, "getting_there": { "station": { "name": "Gardens", "kind": "rail", "lines": "", "distance_m": 910, "walk_min": 15 }, "landmark": { "name": "Iziko South African Museum", "distance_m": 240, "walk_min": 4, "wikidata": "Q6102031", "sitelinks": 13 }, "source": "OpenStreetMap", "as_of": "2026-10-09", "text": "15 min walk from Gardens · 250 m from Iziko South African Museum" }, "amenities": null, "why": "6 matching tattoos · 174 Linework" }, { "summary": "Pure Ink is a tattoo studio in Ledgewood, New York with 5 artists on TatSeek. Realism in 39% of tattoos, traditional (old school) in 22% and neo-traditional in 20%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and thigh; colour and black-and-grey about equally.", "id": 4, "name": "Pure Ink", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/pureink/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States", "locality": "Ledgewood", "address": "470 Route 10 West, Ledgewood, NJ 07852", "google_rating": { "rating": 4.9000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625, "reviews": 480, "recorded": "2026-09-09", "note": "Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios." }, "features": [], "price": { "medium_piece": "$400–600", "currency": "USD", "source": "tatseek_estimate", "confirmed_by_studio": false, "as_of": "2026-09-09", "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." }, "booking": { "url": "https://instagram.com/pureinktattoo", "channel": "instagram", "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee." }, "phone": "833-787-3465", "email": "art@pureinktattoo.com", "website": "https://www.pureinktattoo.com/", "geo": { "lat": 40.8755579999999980600478011183440685272216796875, "lng": -74.6491759999999970887074596248567104339599609375 }, "opening_hours": { "mon": "11:00–19:00", "tue": "11:00–19:00", "wed": "11:00–19:00", "thu": "11:00–19:00", "fri": "11:00–19:00", "sat": "11:00–19:00", "sun": "12:00–17:00" }, "strengths": { "photos": 49, "styles": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism", "share": 39 }, { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)", "share": 22 }, { "slug": "neo-traditional", "name": "Neo-Traditional", "share": 20 } ], "placements": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm", "share": 27 }, { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm", "share": 18 }, { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh", "share": 14 } ], "colour_share": 57, "size_mix": { "small": 18, "large_or_bigger": 33 }, "detail_median": null, "detail_level": null, "detail_based_on": 0, "healed_share": 0, "text": "Realism in 39% of tattoos, traditional (old school) in 22% and neo-traditional in 20%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and thigh; colour and black-and-grey about equally.", "note": "Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek." }, "getting_there": null, "amenities": null, "why": "3 matching tattoos · 47 Linework" }, { "summary": "Studio City Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Studio City, Los Angeles with 6 artists on TatSeek. Realism in 29% of tattoos, fine line in 23% and neo-traditional in 21%; usually on the upper arm, forearm and thigh; colour and black-and-grey about equally. 13 min walk from Universal City.", "id": 13, "name": "Studio City Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/studiocity/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States", "locality": "Studio City", "address": "11032 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604", "google_rating": { "rating": 4.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125, "reviews": 586, "recorded": "2026-09-17", "note": "Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios." }, "features": [ "LGBTQ+ friendly", "Walk-ins welcome", "By appointment only", "Accepts new clients" ], "price": { "medium_piece": "$400–600", "currency": "USD", "source": "studio", "confirmed_by_studio": true, "as_of": "2026-09-10", "basis": null, "note": "Published or confirmed by the studio. A planning range, not a quote. Medium piece ≈ 10–20 cm, 2–3 hours." }, "booking": { "url": "https://instagram.com/studiocitytattoo", "channel": "instagram", "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee." }, "phone": "818-769-4049", "email": null, "website": "https://www.studiocitytattoo.com", "geo": { "lat": 34.14066679999999820438461028970777988433837890625, "lng": -118.3713326999999964073140290565788745880126953125 }, "opening_hours": { "mon": "11:00–23:59", "tue": "11:00–23:59", "wed": "11:00–23:59", "thu": "11:00–23:59", "fri": "11:00–23:59", "sat": "11:00–23:59", "sun": "11:00–23:59" }, "strengths": { "photos": 62, "styles": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism", "share": 29 }, { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line", "share": 23 }, { "slug": "neo-traditional", "name": "Neo-Traditional", "share": 21 } ], "placements": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm", "share": 27 }, { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm", "share": 21 }, { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh", "share": 15 } ], "colour_share": 42, "size_mix": { "small": 11, "large_or_bigger": 42 }, "detail_median": 85, "detail_level": "Very detailed", "detail_based_on": 2, "healed_share": 0, "text": "Realism in 29% of tattoos, fine line in 23% and neo-traditional in 21%; usually on the upper arm, forearm and thigh; colour and black-and-grey about equally.", "note": "Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek." }, "getting_there": { "station": { "name": "Universal City", "kind": "rail", "lines": "", "distance_m": 750, "walk_min": 13 }, "source": "OpenStreetMap", "as_of": "2026-10-09", "text": "13 min walk from Universal City" }, "amenities": null, "why": "3 matching tattoos · 4 Back · 38 Linework" } ], "guides": [ { "title": "Japanese (Irezumi) — Tattooing as a Full-Body Story", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-article/japanese-irezumi-tattooing-as-a-full-body-story/", "section": null, "snippet": "Because pieces are large and layered — linework, then color, then background shading, often across multiple sessions — expect this to be a multi-visit project, not a single…" }, { "title": "Ornamental — Pattern, Symmetry and Flow", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-article/ornamental-pattern-symmetry-and-flow/", "section": null, "snippet": "Classic choices are the sternum and underbust, the spine, the back of the neck, forearms and hands, shoulders and knees." }, { "title": "New School — Cartoon Energy in Ink", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-article/new-school-cartoon-energy-in-ink/", "section": null, "snippet": "It works best at medium to large sizes — the upper arm, calf, thigh and back give the characters room — and less well tiny, where the detail…" }, { "title": "Bold vs. Subtle: Blackwork, Dotwork, and Tribal Compared", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-article/bold-vs-subtle-blackwork-dotwork-and-tribal-compared/", "section": null, "snippet": "Read the full guides — Blackwork, Dotwork, Tribal — or go back to How to Choose a Tattoo Style." }, { "title": "Choosing the Right Tattoo Placement", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-article/choosing-the-right-tattoo-placement/", "section": null, "snippet": "A full sleeve, back or upper arm sees far less flexing and stays crisp for longer, which is part of why they're a common choice for detailed, high-contrast…" } ], "meta": { "source": "TatSeek — https://tatseek.com", "catalogue_updated": "Oct 9, 2026", "generated": "2026-10-09T20:04:41+00:00", "how_search_works": "https://tatseek.com/methodology/#search", "docs": "https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/#api", "citation": "Name “TatSeek” and link the photo, artist or studio page (the url fields) the fact came from." } }