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Steps of 5.", "detail": { "score": 85, "level": "Very detailed", "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": 75, "style": 20, "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": 11, "hours_max": 19, "sessions": 4, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈11–19 h, 4+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the measured size 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 color Realism fountain tattoo on the forearm by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$750–$1,000; ≈3.5–6 h, 1 session.", "id": 678, "title": "Fountain with Cherry Blossoms Color Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/fountain-with-cherry-blossoms-color-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fountain-with-cherry-blossoms-color-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cherry-blossom", "name": "Cherry Blossom" }, { "slug": "landscape", "name": "Landscape" }, { "slug": "lotus", "name": "Lotus" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 147, "name": "Paul", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/paul/" }, "studio": { "id": 3, "name": "Malaka Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/malaka/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-08", "description": "A realism tattoo of fountain, plus smaller details: cherry Blossoms, garden, water Lilies, placed on the forearm. Done in full colour. By Paul at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cherry-blossom", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "landscape", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "lotus", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "likely" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "fountain", "estimated_visual_share": 40 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Fountain", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Cherry Blossoms", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Garden", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Water Lilies", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Birds", "estimated_visual_share": 5, "tier": "accent", "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": "cherry-blossom", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "supporting", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 16.60000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625, "size_range_cm": [ 12.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625, 20.699999999999999289457264239899814128875732421875 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.65 × forearm length, elbow to wrist (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "peaceful": 0.8000000000000000444089209850062616169452667236328125 }, "ink_palette": { "blue": 30, "green": 25, "red": 10, "pink": 10, "orange": 10, "yellow": 10, "white": 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": 85, "level": "Very detailed", "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": 50, "color": 30, "style": 10, "mood": 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": "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": 3.5, "hours_max": 6, "sessions": 1, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈3.5–6 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 black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the forearm by Raa at Apollo Tattoo Studio, Los Angeles; ≈$500–$600; ≈3.5–6 h, 1 session.", "id": 11854, "title": "Skull Realism Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/skull-realism-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/skull-realism-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "hands", "name": "Hands" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2762, "name": "Raa", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/raa/" }, "studio": { "id": 44, "name": "Apollo Tattoo Studio", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/apollotattoo/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-30", "description": "A realism tattoo of skull with hand, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Raa at Apollo Tattoo Studio.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "hands", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 15, "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Skull", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Hand", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Clouds", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "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": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 16.60000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625, "size_range_cm": [ 12.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625, 20.699999999999999289457264239899814128875732421875 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.65 × forearm length, elbow to wrist (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "dark": 0.6999999999999999555910790149937383830547332763671875, "melancholic": 0.299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875 }, "ink_palette": { "grey": 55, "black": 45 }, "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": 80, "level": "Very detailed", "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": 55, "style": 30, "mood": 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": 3.5, "hours_max": 6, "sessions": 1, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈3.5–6 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": "Small black & grey Realism eye tattoo on the calf by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$280–$350; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 1065, "title": "Eye Realism Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/eye-realism-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/eye-realism-calf-tattoo-photo.jpeg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eye", "name": "Eye" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "small", "label": "Small (up to 10cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 146, "name": "Lim", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/lim/" }, "studio": { "id": 3, "name": "Malaka Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/malaka/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-08", "description": "A realism tattoo of eye, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. By Lim at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eye", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Eye", "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": "eye", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 6.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125, "size_range_cm": [ 5.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125, 7.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125 ], "size_confidence": "h", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.57 × visible calf width (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "ink_palette": { "black": 70, "grey": 30 }, "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": 80, "level": "Very detailed", "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": 80, "style": 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": "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": 1, "hours_max": 1.5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈1–1.5 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": "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": "Sleeve-size black & grey Realism bull tattoo on the back by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈14–24 h, 4+ sessions.", "id": 801, "title": "Charging Bull Realism Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/charging-bull-realism-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/charging-bull-realism-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bison", "name": "Bison & Bull" }, { "slug": "cloud", "name": "Clouds & Smoke" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "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", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-08", "description": "A realism tattoo of bull, plus smaller details: smoke, placed on the back. Done in black and grey. By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bison", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "cloud", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Bull", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Smoke", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "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_subject": { "slug": "bison", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 34.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375, "size_range_cm": [ 26.10000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625, 43.60000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.85 × shoulder width (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "fierce": 0.8000000000000000444089209850062616169452667236328125, "dark": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 55, "grey": 45 }, "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": 80, "level": "Very detailed", "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": 70, "style": 15, "mood": 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": 14, "hours_max": 24, "sessions": 4, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈14–24 h, 4+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the measured size 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 Realism eagle tattoo on the forearm by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,410–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 690, "title": "Eagle in Medallion with Sun Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/eagle-in-medallion-with-sun-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/eagle-in-medallion-with-sun-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "name": "Eagle" }, { "slug": "sun", "name": "Sun" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 147, "name": "Paul", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/paul/" }, "studio": { "id": 3, "name": "Malaka Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/malaka/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-08", "description": "A realism tattoo of eagle with aztec calendar, plus smaller details: sun, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Paul at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "sun", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "aztec calendar", "estimated_visual_share": 25 } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 10, "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Aztec calendar", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Sun", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Background", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "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": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 24.300000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125, "size_range_cm": [ 20.699999999999999289457264239899814128875732421875, 36.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875 ], "size_confidence": "h", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.9 × forearm length, elbow to wrist (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "spiritual": 0.5, "fierce": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625 }, "ink_palette": { "grey": 55, "black": 45 }, "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": 80, "level": "Very detailed", "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": 70, "style": 25, "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": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "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": "Sleeve-size black & grey Realism phoenix tattoo on the ribs & side by Julian at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–32 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 624, "title": "Phoenix Realism Ribs", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/phoenix-realism-ribs/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/phoenix-realism-ribs-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C981&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "phoenix", "name": "Phoenix" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "ribs", "name": "Ribs & Side" }, { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "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", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-08", "description": "A realism tattoo of phoenix, placed on the ribs & side. Done in black and grey. By Julian at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "phoenix", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "ribs", "estimated_visual_share": 70 }, { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 30 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Phoenix", "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": "phoenix", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 55.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375, "size_range_cm": [ 33.5, 78.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875 ], "size_confidence": "l", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 1.3 × back length, neck to waist (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "delicate": 0.5, "spiritual": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 50, "grey": 50 }, "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": 80, "level": "Very detailed", "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": 75, "style": 20, "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": 18, "hours_max": 32, "sessions": 6, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈18–32 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": "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 Realism eagle head tattoo on the ribs & side by David DaVinci at Apollo Tattoo Studio, Los Angeles; ≈$250–$300; ≈1–2 h, 1 session.", "id": 11893, "title": "Eagle Head Realism", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/eagle-head-realism/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/eagle-head-realism-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "name": "Eagle" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "ribs", "name": "Ribs & Side" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "small", "label": "Small (up to 10cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2763, "name": "David DaVinci", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/david-davinci/" }, "studio": { "id": 44, "name": "Apollo Tattoo Studio", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/apollotattoo/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-30", "description": "A realism tattoo of eagle Head, placed on the ribs & side. Done in black and grey. By David DaVinci at Apollo Tattoo Studio.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "ribs", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Eagle Head", "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": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "mood": { "fierce": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625 }, "ink_palette": { "grey": 60, "black": 40 }, "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": 80, "level": "Very detailed", "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": 80, "style": 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": "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": 1, "hours_max": 2, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈1–2 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": "Sleeve-size black & grey Trash Polka woman tattoo on the calf by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈12–21 h, 4+ sessions.", "id": 561, "title": "Woman and Crown Trash Polka Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/woman-and-crown-trash-polka-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/woman-and-crown-trash-polka-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" }, { "slug": "trash-polka", "name": "Trash Polka" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "crown", "name": "Crown" }, { "slug": "woman", "name": "Female Figure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "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", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-08", "description": "A realism and trash polka tattoo of woman, plus smaller details: crown, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "trash-polka", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "woman", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "crown", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 35, "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Woman", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Graphic pattern", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Crown", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "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": "woman", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 32.7999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875, "size_range_cm": [ 24.60000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625, 53.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.8 × lower leg length, knee to ankle (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "melancholic": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 65, "grey": 35 }, "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": 75, "level": "Detailed", "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": { "style": 55, "subject": 45 }, "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": 12, "hours_max": 21, "sessions": 4, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈12–21 h, 4+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the measured size 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": "Sleeve-size color Trash Polka warrior tattoo on the calf by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈70–121 h, 21+ sessions.", "id": 570, "title": "Warrior and Obey Face Trash Polka Leg Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/warrior-and-obey-face-trash-polka-leg-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/warrior-and-obey-face-trash-polka-leg-sleeve-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" }, { "slug": "trash-polka", "name": "Trash Polka" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "crown", "name": "Crown" }, { "slug": "logo", "name": "Logo & Emblem" }, { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" }, { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "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", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-08", "description": "A trash polka and realism tattoo of warrior with obey face, plus smaller details: crown, placed on the calf. Done in full colour. By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "trash-polka", "estimated_visual_share": 65, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "logo", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "crown", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 30, "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 50 }, { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 50 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 60, "elements": [ { "what": "Warrior", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Brush strokes", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Obey face", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Crown", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "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": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "trash-polka", "estimated_visual_share": 65, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 81.7000000000000028421709430404007434844970703125, "size_range_cm": [ 61.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875, 132.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 1.9 × lower leg length, knee to ankle (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "fierce": 0.59999999999999997779553950749686919152736663818359375 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 25, "orange": 20, "red": 20, "grey": 15, "blue": 10, "yellow": 10 }, "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": 70, "level": "Detailed", "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": { "style": 40, "subject": 35, "color": 20, "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": 70, "hours_max": 121, "sessions": 21, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈70–121 h, 21+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the measured size 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": "Sleeve-size black & grey Trash Polka face tattoo on the full sleeve by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈41–70 h, 12+ sessions.", "id": 404, "title": "Face in Trash Polka Dotwork Full Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/face-in-trash-polka-dotwork-full-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/face-in-trash-polka-dotwork-full-sleeve-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" }, { "slug": "trash-polka", "name": "Trash Polka" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "crown", "name": "Crown" }, { "slug": "portrait", "name": "Portrait" } ], "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": 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", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-07", "description": "A trash polka and realism tattoo of face, plus smaller details: crown, placed on the full sleeve. Done in black and grey. By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "trash-polka", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "crown", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 60, "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Face", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Brush strokes", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Halftone dots", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Crown", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Lines", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "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_subject": { "slug": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "trash-polka", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 62.10000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625, "size_range_cm": [ 46.60000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625, 100.900000000000005684341886080801486968994140625 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 2.3 × forearm length, elbow to wrist (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "melancholic": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625, "dark": 0.299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 85, "grey": 15 }, "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": 70, "level": "Detailed", "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": { "style": 70, "subject": 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": "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": 41, "hours_max": 70, "sessions": 12, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈41–70 h, 12+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the measured size 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 Realism xenomorph with its tail along the spine tattoo on the back by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 3089, "title": "Xenomorph Down the Spine", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/xenomorph-down-the-spine/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/xenomorph-down-the-spine.jpg?fit=700%2C730&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "film-tv", "name": "Film & TV" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" }, { "slug": "spine", "name": "Spine" } ], "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": 652, "name": "Jim Down", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jim-down/" }, "studio": { "id": 13, "name": "Studio City Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/studiocity/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "A realism tattoo of Xenomorph with its tail along the spine, placed on the back. Done in black and grey. Depicts Xenomorph (Alien, Film/TV). By Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [ { "name": "Xenomorph", "kind": "character", "work": "Alien", "medium": "Film/TV", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "film-tv", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 60 }, { "slug": "spine", "estimated_visual_share": 40 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Xenomorph with its tail along the spine", "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": "film-tv", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 80, "style": 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": 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 Realism stack of books tattoo on the ribs & side by Saul Sawooli Vargas at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 3005, "title": "Stack of Books Black and Grey Ribs", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/stack-of-books-black-and-grey-ribs/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/stack-of-books-black-and-grey-ribs.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "ribs", "name": "Ribs & Side" } ], "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": 649, "name": "Saul Sawooli Vargas", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/saul-sawooli-vargas/" }, "studio": { "id": 13, "name": "Studio City Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/studiocity/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "A realism tattoo of stack of books, placed on the ribs & side. Done in black and grey. By Saul Sawooli Vargas at Studio City Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "books", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "ribs", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Stack of books", "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": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 80, "style": 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": 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": "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 color Realism rabbit skull tattoo on the forearm by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 693, "title": "Rabbit Skull with Flowers Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/rabbit-skull-with-flowers-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/rabbit-skull-with-flowers-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C952&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "leaf", "name": "Leaves & Branches" }, { "slug": "mushroom", "name": "Mushroom" }, { "slug": "rabbit", "name": "Rabbit" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 147, "name": "Paul", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/paul/" }, "studio": { "id": 3, "name": "Malaka Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/malaka/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-08", "description": "A realism tattoo of rabbit skull, plus smaller details: flowers, mushrooms, ferns and leaves, placed on the forearm. Done in full colour. By Paul at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "rabbit", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "mushroom", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Rabbit skull", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Flowers", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Mushrooms", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Ferns and leaves", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "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": "rabbit", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 50, "color": 35, "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": 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": "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 Realism impossible staircase architecture tattoo on the back by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 383, "title": "Escher Relativity Stairs Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/escher-relativity-stairs-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/escher-relativity-stairs-back-piece-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "architecture", "name": "Buildings & Architecture" }, { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "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", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-07", "description": "A realism tattoo of impossible staircase architecture, plus smaller details: tiny figures on the stairs, placed on the back. Done in black and grey. Depicts Relativity (M. C. Escher, Fine art). By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [ { "name": "Relativity", "kind": "artwork", "work": "M. C. Escher", "medium": "Fine art", "estimated_visual_share": 90 } ], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "architecture", "estimated_visual_share": 90, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Impossible staircase architecture", "estimated_visual_share": 90, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Tiny figures on the stairs", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "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_subject": { "slug": "architecture", "estimated_visual_share": 90, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 80, "style": 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": 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": "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": "Sleeve-size black with color accents Realism compass tattoo on the full sleeve by Sude at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 3274, "title": "Shipwreck and Compass Forearm Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/shipwreck-and-compass-forearm-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/shipwreck-and-compass-forearm-sleeve.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "compass", "name": "Compass" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "whip-shading", "name": "Whip Shading" } ], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 728, "name": "Sude", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/sude/" }, "studio": { "id": 15, "name": "Art Collector", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/artcollector/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "Realism style tattoo of a compass on the full sleeve, done in black with color accents. By Sude at Art Collector.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "compass", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 25, "elements": [ { "what": "Compass", "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": "compass", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "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": 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": "Medium black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the forearm by Marco Inkman at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 3247, "title": "Skull Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/skull-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/skull-forearm.jpg?fit=700%2C841&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "whip-shading", "name": "Whip Shading" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 727, "name": "Marco Inkman", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/marco-inkman/" }, "studio": { "id": 15, "name": "Art Collector", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/artcollector/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "Realism style tattoo of a skull on the forearm, done in black & grey. By Marco Inkman at Art Collector.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Skull", "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": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "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": 3, "hours_max": 5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈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": "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 Realism panther & leopard tattoo on the full sleeve by Marco Inkman at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 3232, "title": "Roaring Leopard Forearm Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/roaring-leopard-forearm-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/roaring-leopard-forearm-sleeve.jpg?fit=700%2C978&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "panther", "name": "Panther & Leopard" } ], "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": 727, "name": "Marco Inkman", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/marco-inkman/" }, "studio": { "id": 15, "name": "Art Collector", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/artcollector/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "Realism style tattoo of a panther & leopard on the full sleeve, done in black & grey. By Marco Inkman at Art Collector.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "panther", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Panther & Leopard", "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": "panther", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "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": 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 Realism dog tattoo on the thigh by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 3098, "title": "English Bulldog Portrait Thigh", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/english-bulldog-portrait-thigh/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/english-bulldog-portrait-thigh.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dog", "name": "Dog" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "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": 652, "name": "Jim Down", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jim-down/" }, "studio": { "id": 13, "name": "Studio City Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/studiocity/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "This thigh piece combines realism style with a dog design, black & grey. 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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": "Medium black & grey Realism eye tattoo on the upper arm by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 3086, "title": "Realistic Eye Inner Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/realistic-eye-inner-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/realistic-eye-inner-arm.jpg?fit=700%2C715&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eye", "name": "Eye" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "whip-shading", "name": "Whip Shading" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 652, "name": "Jim Down", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jim-down/" }, "studio": { "id": 13, "name": "Studio City Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/studiocity/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "This upper arm piece combines realism style with a eye design, black & grey. 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