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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey eagle tattoo on the back by Joshua Gray at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 3113, "title": "Blackwork Eagle Upper Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/blackwork-eagle-upper-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/blackwork-eagle-upper-back.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "eagle", "name": "Eagle" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 653, "name": "Joshua Gray", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/joshua-gray/" }, "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 back piece combines style with a bird design, black & grey. By Joshua Gray at Studio City Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Bird", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "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": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "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": 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": "Medium black with color accents Neo-Traditional insect tattoo on the back by Jose Menendez at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 3056, "title": "Luna Moth on a Bottle Upper Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/luna-moth-on-a-bottle-upper-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/luna-moth-on-a-bottle-upper-back.jpg?fit=700%2C906&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "neo-traditional", "name": "Neo-Traditional" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "insect", "name": "Insect" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 650, "name": "Jose Menendez", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jose-menendez/" }, "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 back piece combines neo-traditional style with a insect design, black with color accents. By Jose Menendez at Studio City Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "insect", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 25, "elements": [ { "what": "Insect", "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": "insect", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈2.5–4 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) eagle tattoo on the back by Jose Menendez at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 3050, "title": "Peacock and Eagle Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/peacock-and-eagle-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/peacock-and-eagle-back-piece.jpg?fit=700%2C894&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" }, { "slug": "neo-traditional", "name": "Neo-Traditional" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "eagle", "name": "Eagle" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 650, "name": "Jose Menendez", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jose-menendez/" }, "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 back piece combines japanese (irezumi) and neo-traditional style with a bird design, colorful. By Jose Menendez at Studio City Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Bird", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "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": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "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": "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 Minimalism single flowing line tattoo on the back by Zoe at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,600–$2,400; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 1302, "title": "Single Line Back Spine Flow", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/single-line-back-spine-flow/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_3766.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "minimalism", "name": "Minimalism" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "single-line", "name": "Single Line" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 149, "name": "Zoe", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/zoe/" }, "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 minimalism tattoo of single flowing line, placed on the back. Done in black and grey. By Zoe at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "minimalism", "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": "Single flowing line", "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": "minimalism", "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": "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 Minimalism single flowing line tattoo on the back by Zoe at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,600–$2,400; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 1221, "title": "Single Line Flowing Spine Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/single-line-flowing-spine-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_9312.jpg?fit=700%2C939&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "minimalism", "name": "Minimalism" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "single-line", "name": "Single Line" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 149, "name": "Zoe", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/zoe/" }, "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 minimalism tattoo of single flowing line, placed on the back. Done in black and grey. By Zoe at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "minimalism", "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": "Single flowing line", "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": "minimalism", "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": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Ornamental ornament tattoo on the back by Zoe at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 1218, "title": "Symmetric Ornamental Blackwork Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/symmetric-ornamental-blackwork-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_8943.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "ornamental", "name": "Ornamental" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "ornament", "name": "Ornament" }, { "slug": "pattern", "name": "Pattern & Ornament" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 149, "name": "Zoe", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/zoe/" }, "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 black & grey ornamental tattoo featuring an ornament, placed on the back. By Zoe at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "ornamental", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "ornament", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Ornament", "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": "ornament", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "ornamental", "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": 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": "Medium black & grey Minimalism single flowing line tattoo on the back by Zoe at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$500–$750; ≈2–3.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 1155, "title": "Single Diagonal Line Shoulder", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/single-diagonal-line-shoulder/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_3331.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "minimalism", "name": "Minimalism" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "single-line", "name": "Single Line" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 149, "name": "Zoe", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/zoe/" }, "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 minimalism tattoo of single flowing line, placed on the back. Done in black and grey. By Zoe at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "minimalism", "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": "Single flowing line", "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": "minimalism", "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, "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": "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 Trash Polka skull tattoo on the back by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 906, "title": "Skull Splatter Blackwork Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/skull-splatter-blackwork-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_9892-2.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "trash-polka", "name": "Trash Polka" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 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 black & grey trash polka tattoo featuring a skull, placed on the back. By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "trash-polka", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "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": "trash-polka", "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": 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 with color accents Trash Polka trash polka abstract composition tattoo on the back by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 822, "title": "Trash Polka Abstract Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/trash-polka-abstract-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ln9nqj791xdd1.jpeg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "trash-polka", "name": "Trash Polka" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "sun", "name": "Sun" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "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 tattoo of dark figures, plus smaller details: red sun, placed on the back. Done in black with colour accents. By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "trash-polka", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "sun", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 60, "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 25, "elements": [ { "what": "Trash polka abstract composition", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Dark figures", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Red sun", "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": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "trash-polka", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 70, "subject": 25, "color": 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": "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": "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 Ornamental viking & norse tattoo on the back by Julian at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 672, "title": "Norse Ornamental Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/norse-ornamental-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_6636.jpg?fit=576%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "ornamental", "name": "Ornamental" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "ornament", "name": "Ornament" }, { "slug": "pattern", "name": "Pattern & Ornament" }, { "slug": "viking-norse", "name": "Viking & Norse" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 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 black & grey ornamental tattoo featuring an ornament, placed on the back. By Julian at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "ornamental", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "viking-norse", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "ornament", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Viking & Norse", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Ornament", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "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": "viking-norse", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "ornamental", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "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": 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 Japanese (Irezumi) tree tattoo on the back by Julian at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 630, "title": "Bonsai Tree Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/bonsai-tree-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3F6E4F98-A95D-4395-B5B8-1E06E8EDACE3.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "tree", "name": "Tree" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 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 black & grey japanese (irezumi) tattoo featuring a tree, placed on the back. By Julian at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "tree", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Tree", "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": "tree", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 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 butterfly tattoo on the back by Julian at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 627, "title": "Floral Back Piece with Butterfly", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/floral-back-piece-with-butterfly/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled_Artwork.jpg?fit=700%2C906&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [], "subject": [ { "slug": "butterfly", "name": "Butterfly" }, { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 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 black & grey tattoo featuring a butterfly, placed on the back. By Julian at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [], "subject": [ { "slug": "butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Flower", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "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": "butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "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": 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": "Sleeve-size black & grey Ornamental female figure tattoo on the back by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 564, "title": "Realistic Woman Face with Ornaments Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/realistic-woman-face-with-ornaments-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/realistic-woman-face-with-ornaments-back-piece-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "ornamental", "name": "Ornamental" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "woman", "name": "Female Figure" }, { "slug": "ornament", "name": "Ornament" }, { "slug": "portrait", "name": "Portrait" } ], "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": "2026-09-08", "description": "A black & grey ornamental and realism tattoo featuring a female figure, placed on the back. By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "ornamental", "estimated_visual_share": 75, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "woman", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "ornament", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Female Figure", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Ornament", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "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": "woman", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "ornamental", "estimated_visual_share": 75, "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": "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 & grey bird tattoo on the back by Julian at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 513, "title": "Raven Blackwork Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/raven-blackwork-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled_Artwork-10.jpg?fit=700%2C906&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" } ], "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": 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 black & grey tattoo featuring a bird, placed on the back. By Julian at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Bird", "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": "bird", "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": "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 & grey Realism tiger tattoo on the back by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 401, "title": "Tiger Blackwork Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/tiger-blackwork-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_6683-2.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "tiger", "name": "Tiger" } ], "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": "This back piece combines realism style with a tiger design, black & grey. By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "tiger", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Tiger", "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": "tiger", "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": "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 & 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 New School buildings & architecture tattoo on the back by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 249, "title": "Toy Soldiers and Castle Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/toy-soldiers-and-castle-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_2032-2.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "new-school", "name": "New School" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": false, "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 black with color accents new school tattoo featuring a male figure, placed on the back. By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "new-school", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "architecture", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 25, "elements": [ { "what": "Buildings & Architecture", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Male Figure", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "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": "architecture", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "new-school", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "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": "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 xenomorph with its tail along the spine tattoo on the back by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈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. 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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": "Medium black & grey Minimalism single flowing line tattoo on the back by Zoe at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$500–$750; ≈2–3.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 1287, "title": "Single Line Spine Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/single-line-spine-back-piece-2/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_5234-1.jpg?fit=616%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "minimalism", "name": "Minimalism" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" }, { "slug": "spine", "name": "Spine" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "single-line", "name": "Single Line" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 149, "name": "Zoe", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/zoe/" }, "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 minimalism tattoo of single flowing line, placed on the back. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Minimalism single flowing line tattoo on the back by Zoe at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,600–$2,400; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 1251, "title": "Single Line Body Contour Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/single-line-body-contour-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_7494.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "minimalism", "name": "Minimalism" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" }, { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "single-line", "name": "Single Line" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 149, "name": "Zoe", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/zoe/" }, "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 minimalism tattoo of single flowing line, placed on the back. 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