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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "ribs", "pain": 5, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Brutal", "healing": "moderate (clothing friction)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "thin skin over bone, and breathing moves the skin", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#ribs" } }, { "summary": "Small black & grey Blackwork glyph symbols on the fingers tattoo on the hand by Christos Tejada at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$150–$200; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 13411, "title": "Finger Glyphs Blackwork Hand", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/finger-glyphs-blackwork-hand/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/finger-glyphs-blackwork-hand-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C928&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake-charm", "name": "Talisman & Amulet" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "hand", "name": "Hand" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "small", "label": "Small (up to 10cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2856, "name": "Christos Tejada", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/christos-tejada/" }, "studio": { "id": 48, "name": "Three Kings Brooklyn", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/threekingsbrooklyn/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A blackwork tattoo of glyph symbols on the fingers, placed on the hand. 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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "snake-charm", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 70, "style": 30 }, "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": "hand", "pain": 5, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Brutal", "healing": "harder (constant washing and use)", "visibility": "always visible", "why": "bone near the surface and skin that flexes constantly", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#hand" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Blackwork stave-like glyph tattoo on the thigh by Christos Tejada at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$900–$1,300; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 13409, "title": "Stave Glyph Blackwork Thigh", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/stave-glyph-blackwork-thigh/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/stave-glyph-blackwork-thigh-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake-charm", "name": "Talisman & Amulet" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2856, "name": "Christos Tejada", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/christos-tejada/" }, "studio": { "id": 48, "name": "Three Kings Brooklyn", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/threekingsbrooklyn/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A blackwork tattoo of stave-like glyph, placed on the thigh. Done in black and grey. By Christos Tejada at Three Kings Brooklyn.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake-charm", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Stave-like glyph", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "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": "snake-charm", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 70, "style": 30 }, "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": 6, "hours_max": 10, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions", "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 black & grey Blackwork symbols on the palm tattoo on the hand by Christos Tejada at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$150–$200; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 13407, "title": "Palm Symbols Blackwork Hand", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/palm-symbols-blackwork-hand/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/palm-symbols-blackwork-hand-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake-charm", "name": "Talisman & Amulet" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "hand", "name": "Hand" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "small", "label": "Small (up to 10cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2856, "name": "Christos Tejada", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/christos-tejada/" }, "studio": { "id": 48, "name": "Three Kings Brooklyn", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/threekingsbrooklyn/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A blackwork tattoo of symbols on the palm, placed on the hand. 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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "snake-charm", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 70, "style": 30 }, "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": "hand", "pain": 5, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Brutal", "healing": "harder (constant washing and use)", "visibility": "always visible", "why": "bone near the surface and skin that flexes constantly", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#hand" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Blackwork geometric ornament on the chin and neck tattoo on the head & face by Christos Tejada at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 13397, "title": "Chin and Neck Ornament Blackwork", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/chin-and-neck-ornament-blackwork/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chin-and-neck-ornament-blackwork-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=681%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "ornament", "name": "Ornament" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "head-face", "name": "Head & Face" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2856, "name": "Christos Tejada", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/christos-tejada/" }, "studio": { "id": 48, "name": "Three Kings Brooklyn", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/threekingsbrooklyn/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A blackwork tattoo of geometric ornament on the chin and neck, placed on the head & face. Done in black and grey. By Christos Tejada at Three Kings Brooklyn.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "ornament", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "head-face", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Geometric ornament on the chin and neck", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "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": "ornament", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 100 }, "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": "head-face", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "fast, but sun-exposed", "visibility": "always visible", "why": "thin skin over bone", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#head" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Blackwork black cat tattoo on the ribs & side by Jenny at Studio 28, New York; ≈$300–$450; ≈2–3.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 1893, "title": "Black Cat with Lilies Blackwork Ribs", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/black-cat-with-lilies-blackwork-ribs/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/black-cat-with-lilies-blackwork-ribs-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cat", "name": "Cat" }, { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "ribs", "name": "Ribs & Side" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": false, "artist": { "id": 212, "name": "Jenny", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jenny/" }, "studio": { "id": 5, "name": "Studio 28", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/studio28/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-09", "description": "A blackwork tattoo of black Cat with lilies, placed on the ribs & side. Done in black and grey. By Jenny at Studio 28.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cat", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "ribs", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Black Cat", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Lilies", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" } ], "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": "cat", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 16.300000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125, "size_range_cm": [ 9.800000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125, 22.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375 ], "size_confidence": "l", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.38 × back length, neck to waist (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "cute": 0.5, "delicate": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 100 }, "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": 25, "level": "Simple", "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": 65, "style": 30, "mood": 5 }, "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, "hours_max": 3.5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈2–3.5 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": "ribs", "pain": 5, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Brutal", "healing": "moderate (clothing friction)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "thin skin over bone, and breathing moves the skin", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#ribs" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Blackwork brushstroke blackout tattoo on the back by John Dame at Studio 28, New York; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 1769, "title": "Brushstroke Blackout Back and Arms", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/brushstroke-blackout-back-and-arms/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/brushstroke-blackout-back-and-arms.jpg?fit=660%2C880&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" }, { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "negative-space", "name": "Negative Space" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 213, "name": "John Dame", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/john-dame/" }, "studio": { "id": 5, "name": "Studio 28", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/studio28/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-09", "description": "A blackwork tattoo of brushstroke blackout, placed on the back. Done in black and grey. By John Dame at Studio 28.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 100, "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 60 }, { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 40 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Brushstroke blackout", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "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_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 100 }, "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": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "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": "Large black & grey Blackwork solid black forearm and hand tattoo on the forearm by John Dame at Studio 28, New York; ≈$900–$1,300; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 1760, "title": "Solid Black Forearm and Hand", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/solid-black-forearm-and-hand/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/solid-black-forearm-and-hand.jpg?fit=660%2C880&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" }, { "slug": "hand", "name": "Hand" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 213, "name": "John Dame", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/john-dame/" }, "studio": { "id": 5, "name": "Studio 28", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/studio28/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-09", "description": "A blackwork tattoo of solid black forearm and hand, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By John Dame at Studio 28.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 100, "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 70 }, { "slug": "hand", "estimated_visual_share": 30 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Solid black forearm and hand", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "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_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 100 }, "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": 6, "hours_max": 10, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions", "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": "Sleeve-size black & grey Blackwork solid blackout sleeve tattoo on the full sleeve by John Dame at Studio 28, New York; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 1757, "title": "Blackout Full Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/blackout-full-sleeve-2/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/blackout-full-sleeve-1.jpg?fit=576%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 213, "name": "John Dame", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/john-dame/" }, "studio": { "id": 5, "name": "Studio 28", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/studio28/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-09", "description": "A blackwork tattoo of solid blackout sleeve, placed on the full sleeve. Done in black and grey. By John Dame at Studio 28.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 100, "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Solid blackout sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "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_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 100 }, "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": 18, "hours_max": 31, "sessions": 6, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "full-sleeve", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "moderate (large area)", "visibility": "visible in short sleeves", "why": "most of the arm is mild, but the inner elbow and wrist are sharp", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black & grey Blackwork blackout sleeve with brushed feather edges tattoo on the full sleeve by John Dame at Studio 28, New York; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 1754, "title": "Blackout Full Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/blackout-full-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/blackout-full-sleeve.jpg?fit=660%2C880&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 213, "name": "John Dame", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/john-dame/" }, "studio": { "id": 5, "name": "Studio 28", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/studio28/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-09", "description": "A blackwork tattoo of blackout sleeve with brushed feather edges, placed on the full sleeve. Done in black and grey. By John Dame at Studio 28.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 100, "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Blackout sleeve with brushed feather edges", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "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_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 100 }, "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": 18, "hours_max": 31, "sessions": 6, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "full-sleeve", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "moderate (large area)", "visibility": "visible in short sleeves", "why": "most of the arm is mild, but the inner elbow and wrist are sharp", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Blackwork solid black coverage tattoo on the shoulder by John Dame at Studio 28, New York; ≈$900–$1,300; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 1751, "title": "Blackout Shoulder and Upper Arm Blackwork", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/blackout-shoulder-and-upper-arm-blackwork/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/blackout-shoulder-and-upper-arm-blackwork-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=660%2C880&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "shoulder", "name": "Shoulder" }, { "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": 213, "name": "John Dame", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/john-dame/" }, "studio": { "id": 5, "name": "Studio 28", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/studio28/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-09", "description": "A blackwork tattoo of solid black coverage, placed on the shoulder. Done in black and grey. By John Dame at Studio 28.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 100, "placement": [ { "slug": "shoulder", "estimated_visual_share": 60 }, { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 40 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Solid black coverage", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "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_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 100 }, "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": 6, "hours_max": 10, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "shoulder", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "thick deltoid muscle and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#shoulder" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Blackwork black shard shapes tattoo on the back by John Dame at Studio 28, New York; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 1748, "title": "Abstract Blackwork Shards Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/abstract-blackwork-shards-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/abstract-blackwork-shards-back.jpg?fit=660%2C880&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "negative-space", "name": "Negative Space" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 213, "name": "John Dame", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/john-dame/" }, "studio": { "id": 5, "name": "Studio 28", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/studio28/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-09", "description": "A blackwork tattoo of black shard shapes, placed on the back. Done in black and grey. By John Dame at Studio 28.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 100, "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Black shard shapes", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "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_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 100 }, "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": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "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": "Large black & grey Blackwork black brushstroke wing-like shape tattoo on the back by John Dame at Studio 28, New York; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 1763, "title": "Abstract Blackwork Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/abstract-blackwork-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/abstract-blackwork-back-piece.jpg?fit=660%2C880&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "abstract", "name": "Abstract" }, { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "whip-shading", "name": "Whip Shading" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 213, "name": "John Dame", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/john-dame/" }, "studio": { "id": 5, "name": "Studio 28", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/studio28/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-09", "description": "A blackwork and abstract tattoo of black brushstroke wing-like shape, plus smaller details: abstract brush texture, placed on the back. Done in black and grey. By John Dame at Studio 28.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 80, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "abstract", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 100, "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Black brushstroke wing-like shape", "estimated_visual_share": 80, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Abstract brush texture", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" } ], "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_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 80, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 100 }, "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": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "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": "Large black & grey Blackwork ornamental flower rosette tattoo on the upper arm by Christos Tejada at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$900–$1,300; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 13399, "title": "Ornamental Flower Blackwork Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/ornamental-flower-blackwork-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ornamental-flower-blackwork-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" } ], "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": 2856, "name": "Christos Tejada", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/christos-tejada/" }, "studio": { "id": 48, "name": "Three Kings Brooklyn", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/threekingsbrooklyn/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A blackwork tattoo of ornamental flower rosette, placed on the upper arm. Done in black and grey. By Christos Tejada at Three Kings Brooklyn.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Ornamental flower rosette", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" } ], "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": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 70, "style": 30 }, "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": 6, "hours_max": 10, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "upper-arm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "mostly muscle, easy to keep still", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Blackwork eye tattoo on the chest by Fra at Cherry Bomb, New York; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 5391, "title": "Crying Eye Chest", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/eye-and-lettering-chest/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/eye-and-lettering-chest-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C847&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eye", "name": "Eye" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "chest", "name": "Chest" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "hand-poked", "name": "Hand-Poked" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": false, "artist": { "id": 1419, "name": "Fra", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/fra/" }, "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 blackwork tattoo featuring an eye, placed on the chest. By Fra at Cherry Bomb.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eye", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "chest", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Eye", "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": "eye", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "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": "chest", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "moderate", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "the outer chest is tolerable, the sternum is sharper", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#chest" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Blackwork cross tattoo on the calf by Ro at Cherry Bomb, New York; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 5331, "title": "Blackwork Cross Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/blackwork-cross-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/blackwork-cross-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=497%2C497&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1417, "name": "Ro", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/ro/" }, "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 blackwork tattoo, placed on the calf. By Ro at Cherry Bomb.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cross", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Cross", "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": "cross", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "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": "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": "Medium black & grey Blackwork stylised geometric profile face tattoo on the calf by Ro at Cherry Bomb, New York; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 5328, "title": "Geometric Profile Face Blackwork Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/geometric-profile-face-blackwork-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/geometric-profile-face-blackwork-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "portrait", "name": "Portrait" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1417, "name": "Ro", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/ro/" }, "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 blackwork tattoo of stylised geometric profile face, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. By Ro at Cherry Bomb.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Stylised geometric profile face", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" } ], "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": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 70, "style": 30 }, "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": "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": "Medium black & grey Blackwork portrait tattoo on the stomach by Ro at Cherry Bomb, New York; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 5313, "title": "Blackwork Portrait Stomach", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/blackwork-portrait-stomach/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/blackwork-portrait-stomach-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "portrait", "name": "Portrait" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "stomach", "name": "Stomach" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1417, "name": "Ro", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/ro/" }, "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 blackwork tattoo featuring a portrait, placed on the stomach. By Ro at Cherry Bomb.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "stomach", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Portrait", "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": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "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": "stomach", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "moderate (waistbands)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "some cushioning but nerve-rich skin; the area stretches most over a lifetime", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#stomach" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Blackwork grim reaper tattoo on the forearm by Ro at Cherry Bomb, New York; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 5310, "title": "Grim Reaper Blackwork Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/grim-reaper-blackwork-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/grim-reaper-blackwork-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "grim-reaper", "name": "Grim Reaper" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1417, "name": "Ro", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/ro/" }, "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 blackwork tattoo featuring a grim reaper, placed on the forearm. By Ro at Cherry Bomb.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "grim-reaper", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Grim Reaper", "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": "grim-reaper", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "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": "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": "Sleeve-size black & grey Blackwork matching abstract blackwork sleeves tattoo on the full sleeve by John Dame at Studio 28, New York; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 1772, "title": "Matching Abstract Blackwork Sleeves", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/matching-abstract-blackwork-sleeves/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/matching-abstract-blackwork-sleeves.jpg?fit=660%2C880&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "abstract", "name": "Abstract" }, { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "whip-shading", "name": "Whip Shading" } ], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 213, "name": "John Dame", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/john-dame/" }, "studio": { "id": 5, "name": "Studio 28", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/studio28/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-09", "description": "A blackwork and abstract tattoo of matching abstract blackwork sleeves with abstract brushwork, placed on the full sleeve. Done in black and grey. By John Dame at Studio 28.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "abstract", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 100, "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Matching abstract blackwork sleeves", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Abstract brushwork", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" } ], "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_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 100 }, "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": 18, "hours_max": 31, "sessions": 6, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "full-sleeve", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "moderate (large area)", "visibility": "visible in short sleeves", "why": "most of the arm is mild, but the inner elbow and wrist are sharp", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Blackwork stave-like symbols tattoo on the calf by Christos Tejada at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$900–$1,300; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 13403, "title": "Stave Symbols Blackwork Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/stave-symbols-blackwork-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/stave-symbols-blackwork-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C766&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" }, { "slug": "ornamental", "name": "Ornamental" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "ornament", "name": "Ornament" }, { "slug": "snake-charm", "name": "Talisman & Amulet" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2856, "name": "Christos Tejada", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/christos-tejada/" }, "studio": { "id": 48, "name": "Three Kings Brooklyn", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/threekingsbrooklyn/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A blackwork and ornamental tattoo of stave-like symbols with ornamental bands, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. By Christos Tejada at Three Kings Brooklyn.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "ornamental", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake-charm", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "ornament", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Stave-like symbols", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Ornamental bands", "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": "snake-charm", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 60, "subject": 40 }, "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": 6, "hours_max": 10, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions", "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": "Medium black & grey Blackwork stiletto high heel on a leg tattoo on the calf by Ro at Cherry Bomb, New York; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 5298, "title": "Stiletto Heel and Tribal Swirls Blackwork Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/stiletto-heel-and-tribal-swirls-blackwork-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/stiletto-heel-and-tribal-swirls-blackwork-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" }, { "slug": "tribal", "name": "Tribal" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1417, "name": "Ro", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/ro/" }, "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 blackwork and tribal tattoo of stiletto high heel on a leg, placed on the calf. 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