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Done in full colour. 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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "film-tv", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 16, "size_range_cm": [ 12, 20 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 2.05 × visible forearm width (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "lettering": "UNTIL THE VERY END", "lettering_note": "Text in the tattoo as read from the photo (confident reading). The tattoo itself may spell it differently.", "ink_palette": { "black": 30, "orange": 20, "yellow": 15, "red": 10, "green": 10, "blue": 10, "grey": 5 }, "ink_palette_note": "Ink colours and their approximate share of the inked area, read from the photo (only colours TatSeek is fairly sure of). Steps of 5.", "detail": { "score": 50, "level": "Moderate", "note": "Labour per square centimetre, 0–100, independent of size: line → fill → shading → realistic texture, density, colour transitions, precision. Size is a separate field." }, "defined_by": { "subject": 45, "color": 25, "style": 15, "text": 15 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v4.1", "label": "TatSeek Vision Scan v4", "note": "Elements with shares, mood, size measured against the body, lettering, ink palette and detail level." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 2.5, "hours_max": 5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈2.5–5 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the measured size and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Medium color Traditional (Old School) clipper ship tattoo on the forearm by Julie Bolene at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 9673, "title": "Ship Traditional Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/ship-traditional-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ship-traditional-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" }, { "slug": "ship", "name": "Ship" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2698, "name": "Julie Bolene", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/julie-bolene/" }, "studio": { "id": 36, "name": "Slave to the Needle Ballard", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/slavetotheneedle-ballard/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "An old school tattoo of clipper ship, plus smaller details: banner lettering, flowers, placed on the forearm. Done in full colour. 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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "ship", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 40, "color": 35, "style": 15, "text": 10 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size 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": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Small black & grey Traditional (Old School) poison bottle tattoo on the thigh by Jade at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R750–R1,200; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 5460, "title": "My Chemical Romance Venom Bottle Thigh", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/my-chemical-romance-venom-bottle-thigh/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/my-chemical-romance-venom-bottle-thigh-tattoo-photo.png?fit=700%2C931&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "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": 1337, "name": "Jade", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jade/" }, "studio": { "id": 25, "name": "Kak Lucky", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/kakluckytattoos/", "city": "Cape Town", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-16", "description": "An old school tattoo of poison bottle, plus smaller details: text on the label, placed on the thigh. 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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "quote", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "supporting", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 60, "style": 20, "text": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size 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": "thigh", "pain": 1, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Barely there", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "thick muscle and fat cushion most of it", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#thigh" } }, { "summary": "Small color Traditional (Old School) balls of yarn with knitting needles tattoo on the calf by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R750–R1,200; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 5750, "title": "Knit Fast Die Warm Yarn Balls Traditional Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/knit-fast-die-warm-yarn-balls-traditional-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/knit-fast-die-warm-yarn-balls-traditional-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "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": "An old school and lettering tattoo of balls of yarn with knitting needles with banner text, placed on the calf. Done in full colour. By Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "quote", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "yarn", "estimated_visual_share": 60 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 90, "elements": [ { "what": "Balls of yarn with knitting needles", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Banner text", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "quote", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 30, "color": 30, "text": 25, "style": 15 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size 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": "calf", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "visible in shorts", "why": "good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) eagle, globe and anchor emblem tattoo on the upper arm by Dan Huber at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 14220, "title": "Eagle Globe and Anchor Emblem Traditional Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/eagle-globe-and-anchor-emblem-traditional-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/eagle-globe-and-anchor-emblem-traditional-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C708&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "logo", "name": "Logo & Emblem" }, { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2876, "name": "Dan Huber", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/dan-huber/" }, "studio": { "id": 50, "name": "De La Ink", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/delaink/", "city": "Denver", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "An old school and lettering tattoo of eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem with semper Fidelis banner, placed on the upper arm. 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A planning range, not a quote. 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A planning range, not a quote. Medium piece ≈ 10–20 cm, 2–3 hours." }, "booking": { "url": "https://greatlakestattoo.as.me", "channel": "booking", "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee." }, "sample_tattoos": [ { "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/hand-and-banner-traditional-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hand-and-banner-traditional-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1" }, { "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/dagger-and-banner-traditional-forearm-2/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dagger-and-banner-traditional-forearm-2-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1" } ] }, { "id": 2907, "name": "Daniel", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/daniel/", "studio": { "id": 52, "name": "Arrow & Sword", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/arrowandsword/", "city": "Seattle" }, "why": { "matching_tattoos": 1, "portfolio_size": 30, "healed_in_matches": 0, "portfolio_counts": [ { "label": "Traditional", "tattoos": 16 }, { "label": "Quote", "tattoos": 1 } ], "main_element_in_matches": [ { "label": "Traditional", "tattoos": 1, "average_estimated_visual_share_in_matches": 100 }, { "label": "Quote", "tattoos": 0, "average_estimated_visual_share_in_matches": 25 } ], "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": "$300–550", "currency": "USD", "source": "tatseek_estimate", "confirmed_by_studio": false, "as_of": "2026-10-09", "basis": null, "note": "TatSeek estimate from local rates — not confirmed by the studio. A planning range, not a quote. 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A planning range, not a quote. Medium piece ≈ 10–20 cm, 2–3 hours." }, "booking": { "url": "https://instagram.com/supergenius__tattoo", "channel": "instagram", "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee." }, "sample_tattoos": [ { "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/time-turner-traditional-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/time-turner-traditional-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1" } ] } ], "studios": [ { "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": "R1,650–3,050", "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": "3 matching tattoos · Traditional as the main style in 3 · 39 Traditional · 9 Quote" }, { "summary": "Slave to the Needle Ballard is a tattoo studio in Seattle with 9 artists on TatSeek. Traditional (old school) in 39% of tattoos, japanese (irezumi) in 27% and neo-traditional in 16%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and thigh; 70% in colour. 4 min walk from 8th Avenue Northwest & Northwest 65th Street (28).", "id": 36, "name": "Slave to the Needle Ballard", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/slavetotheneedle-ballard/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States", "locality": null, "address": "508 NW 65th Street", "google_rating": { "rating": 4.5999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375, "reviews": 662, "recorded": "2026-09-29", "note": "Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios." }, "features": [ "Walk-ins welcome" ], "price": { "medium_piece": "$300–550", "currency": "USD", "source": "studio", "confirmed_by_studio": true, "as_of": "2026-09-29", "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/slavetotheneedle", "channel": "instagram", "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee." }, "phone": "+1 206-789-2618", "email": "info@slavetotheneedle.com", "website": "https://slavetotheneedle.com/ballard-location/", "geo": { "lat": 47.67608299999999843521436559967696666717529296875, "lng": -122.3628810000000015634213923476636409759521484375 }, "opening_hours": { "mon": "11:00–20:00", "tue": "11:00–20:00", "wed": "11:00–20:00", "thu": "11:00–20:00", "fri": "11:00–20:00", "sat": "11:00–20:00", "sun": "11:00–20:00" }, "strengths": { "photos": 79, "styles": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)", "share": 39 }, { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)", "share": 27 }, { "slug": "neo-traditional", "name": "Neo-Traditional", "share": 16 } ], "placements": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm", "share": 41 }, { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm", "share": 13 }, { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh", "share": 13 } ], "colour_share": 70, "size_mix": { "small": 10, "large_or_bigger": 38 }, "detail_median": 45, "detail_level": "Moderate", "detail_based_on": 3, "healed_share": 0, "text": "Traditional (old school) in 39% of tattoos, japanese (irezumi) in 27% and neo-traditional in 16%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and thigh; 70% in colour.", "note": "Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek." }, "getting_there": { "station": { "name": "8th Avenue Northwest & Northwest 65th Street", "kind": "bus", "lines": "28", "distance_m": 230, "walk_min": 4 }, "source": "OpenStreetMap", "as_of": "2026-10-09", "text": "4 min walk from 8th Avenue Northwest & Northwest 65th Street (28)" }, "amenities": null, "why": "2 matching tattoos · Traditional as the main style in 2 · 31 Traditional" }, { "summary": "De La Ink is a tattoo studio in Denver with 9 artists on TatSeek. Realism in 46% of tattoos, traditional (old school) in 17% and lettering in 11%; usually on the calf, forearm and thigh; 65% black and grey; mostly large pieces. 16 min walk from County Line.", "id": 50, "name": "De La Ink", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/delaink/", "city": "Denver", "country": "United States", "locality": null, "address": "9535 Park Meadows Dr C", "google_rating": { "rating": 4.5, "reviews": 232, "recorded": "2026-10-03", "note": "Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios." }, "features": [ "Women-owned", "Latino-owned", "Walk-ins welcome" ], "price": { "medium_piece": "$250–500", "currency": "USD", "source": "tatseek_estimate", "confirmed_by_studio": false, "as_of": "2026-10-03", "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://www.delaink.co/contact-us/", "channel": "booking", "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee." }, "phone": "+1 720-328-0545", "email": null, "website": "https://www.delaink.co", "geo": { "lat": 39.55483240000000222380549530498683452606201171875, "lng": -104.8788909000000018068021745420992374420166015625 }, "opening_hours": { "mon": "12:00–20:00", "tue": "12:00–20:00", "wed": "12:00–20:00", "thu": "12:00–20:00", "fri": "12:00–20:00", "sat": "12:00–20:00", "sun": "12:00–20:00" }, "strengths": { "photos": 129, "styles": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism", "share": 46 }, { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)", "share": 17 }, { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering", "share": 11 } ], "placements": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf", "share": 33 }, { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm", "share": 28 }, { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh", "share": 10 } ], "colour_share": 35, "size_mix": { "small": 6, "large_or_bigger": 64 }, "detail_median": null, "detail_level": null, "detail_based_on": 0, "healed_share": 0, "text": "Realism in 46% of tattoos, traditional (old school) in 17% and lettering in 11%; usually on the calf, forearm and thigh; 65% black and grey; mostly large pieces.", "note": "Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek." }, "getting_there": { "station": { "name": "County Line", "kind": "rail", "lines": "", "distance_m": 950, "walk_min": 16 }, "source": "OpenStreetMap", "as_of": "2026-10-09", "text": "16 min walk from County Line" }, "amenities": null, "why": "2 matching tattoos · Traditional as the main style in 2 · 22 Traditional · 12 Quote" }, { "summary": "Three Kings Brooklyn is a tattoo studio in Brooklyn with 11 artists on TatSeek. Traditional (old school) in 35% of tattoos, realism in 18% and neo-traditional in 13%; usually on the thigh, calf and upper arm; colour and black-and-grey about equally; mostly large pieces. 5 min walk from Nassau Avenue.", "id": 48, "name": "Three Kings Brooklyn", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/threekingsbrooklyn/", "city": "Brooklyn", "country": "United States", "locality": null, "address": "572 Manhattan Ave", "google_rating": { "rating": 4.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125, "reviews": 389, "recorded": "2026-10-03", "note": "Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios." }, "features": [ "Walk-ins welcome" ], "price": { "medium_piece": "$300–550", "currency": "USD", "source": "tatseek_estimate", "confirmed_by_studio": false, "as_of": "2026-10-03", "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/Three_Kings/three-kings-brooklyn-appointments", "channel": "booking", "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee." }, "phone": "+1 718-349-7755", "email": "3KBK@threekingstattoo.com", "website": "https://www.threekingstattoo.com/three-kings-tattoo-brooklyn", "geo": { "lat": 40.72255799999999936744643491692841053009033203125, "lng": -73.9499560000000002446540747769176959991455078125 }, "opening_hours": { "mon": "12:00–20:00", "tue": "12:00–20:00", "wed": "12:00–20:00", "thu": "12:00–20:00", "fri": "11:00–21:00", "sat": "11:00–21:00", "sun": "12:00–20:00" }, "strengths": { "photos": 145, "styles": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)", "share": 35 }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism", "share": 18 }, { "slug": "neo-traditional", "name": "Neo-Traditional", "share": 13 } ], "placements": [ { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh", "share": 26 }, { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf", "share": 22 }, { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm", "share": 21 } ], "colour_share": 52, "size_mix": { "small": 2, "large_or_bigger": 82 }, "detail_median": 45, "detail_level": "Moderate", "detail_based_on": 5, "healed_share": 0, "text": "Traditional (old school) in 35% of tattoos, realism in 18% and neo-traditional in 13%; usually on the thigh, calf and upper arm; colour and black-and-grey about equally; mostly large pieces.", "note": "Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek." }, "getting_there": { "station": { "name": "Nassau Avenue", "kind": "subway", "lines": "", "distance_m": 260, "walk_min": 5 }, "source": "OpenStreetMap", "as_of": "2026-10-09", "text": "5 min walk from Nassau Avenue" }, "amenities": null, "why": "2 matching tattoos · Traditional as the main style in 2 · 51 Traditional · 4 Quote" }, { "summary": "Great Lakes Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Chicago with 10 artists on TatSeek. Traditional (old school) in 72% of tattoos and new school in 17%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and back; 76% in colour. 10 min walk from Chicago.", "id": 42, "name": "Great Lakes Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/greatlakestattoo/", "city": "Chicago", "country": "United States", "locality": null, "address": "1148 W Grand Ave", "google_rating": { "rating": 4.79999999999999982236431605997495353221893310546875, "reviews": 444, "recorded": "2026-09-30", "note": "Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios." }, "features": [ "LGBTQ+ friendly", "Walk-ins welcome" ], "price": { "medium_piece": "$400–700", "currency": "USD", "source": "studio", "confirmed_by_studio": true, "as_of": "2026-09-30", "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://greatlakestattoo.as.me", "channel": "booking", "note": "Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee." }, "phone": "+1 312-870-0458", "email": "info@greatlakestattoo.com", "website": "https://www.greatlakestattoo.com", "geo": { "lat": 41.89121800000000206409822567366063594818115234375, "lng": -87.6565690000000046211425797082483768463134765625 }, "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": "11:00–19:00" }, "strengths": { "photos": 140, "styles": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)", "share": 72 }, { "slug": "new-school", "name": "New School", "share": 17 } ], "placements": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm", "share": 50 }, { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm", "share": 14 }, { "slug": "back", "name": "Back", "share": 14 } ], "colour_share": 76, "size_mix": { "small": 0, "large_or_bigger": 1 }, "detail_median": 50, "detail_level": "Moderate", "detail_based_on": 4, "healed_share": 0, "text": "Traditional (old school) in 72% of tattoos and new school in 17%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and back; 76% in colour.", "note": "Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek." }, "getting_there": { "station": { "name": "Chicago", "kind": "subway", "lines": "", "distance_m": 560, "walk_min": 10 }, "source": "OpenStreetMap", "as_of": "2026-10-09", "text": "10 min walk from Chicago" }, "amenities": null, "why": "2 matching tattoos · 101 Traditional" } ], "guides": [], "meta": { "source": "TatSeek — https://tatseek.com", "catalogue_updated": "Oct 9, 2026", "generated": "2026-10-09T11:59:35+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." } }