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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 color New School skull tattoo on the upper arm by Alessandro at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$100–$200; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 3205, "title": "One Piece Jolly Roger Bicep", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/one-piece-jolly-roger-bicep/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/one-piece-jolly-roger-bicep.jpg?fit=700%2C870&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "new-school", "name": "New School" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "small", "label": "Small (up to 10cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 726, "name": "Alessandro", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/alessandro/" }, "studio": { "id": 15, "name": "Art Collector", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/artcollector/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "New school style tattoo of a skull on the upper arm, done in colorful. It depicts Straw Hat Pirates (the Straw Hat Pirates Jolly Roger from One Piece). By Alessandro at Art Collector.", "coverup": null, "entities": [ { "name": "Straw Hat Pirates", "kind": "character", "work": "the Straw Hat Pirates Jolly Roger from One Piece", "medium": null, "franchise": "One Piece", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "same_as": [ "https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q135658407" ] } ], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "new-school", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "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": "new-school", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 1, "hours_max": 1.5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈1–1.5 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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": "Large black & grey Neo-Traditional skull tattoo on the upper arm by Anthony Romero at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 3176, "title": "Jack and Sally Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/jack-and-sally-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/jack-and-sally-upper-arm.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "neo-traditional", "name": "Neo-Traditional" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 655, "name": "Anthony Romero", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/anthony-romero/" }, "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 neo-traditional style with a skull design, black & grey. It depicts Jack and Sally (Jack Skellington and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas). By Anthony Romero at Studio City Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [ { "name": "Jack and Sally", "kind": "character", "work": "Jack Skellington and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas", "medium": null, "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "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": "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": 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": "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": "Small black with color accents Fine Line skull tattoo on the upper arm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$200–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 1113, "title": "Crossbones Red Accent Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/crossbones-red-accent-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_7123.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "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 black with color accents fine line tattoo featuring a skull, placed on the upper arm. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "upper-arm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "mostly muscle, easy to keep still", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Fine Line skull tattoo on the calf by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$650–$900; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 1035, "title": "Desert Cactus and Cow Skull Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/desert-cactus-and-cow-skull-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_6279.jpg?fit=700%2C734&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 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 black & grey fine line tattoo featuring a skull, placed on the calf. By Lim at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "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": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈2.5–4 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "calf", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "visible in shorts", "why": "good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Fine Line skull tattoo on the upper arm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 990, "title": "Skull Collage Illustration Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/skull-collage-illustration-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_8620.jpeg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "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 black & grey fine line tattoo featuring a skull, placed on the upper arm. By Lim at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "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": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 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": "upper-arm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "mostly muscle, easy to keep still", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Fine Line skull tattoo on the forearm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$650–$900; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 915, "title": "Skull Tarot Card Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/skull-tarot-card-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/photo_2024-09-28-15.32.42.jpeg?fit=700%2C784&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 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 black & grey fine line tattoo featuring a skull, placed on the forearm. By Lim at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "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": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈2.5–4 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "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 color Abstract skull tattoo on the upper arm by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 891, "title": "Color Realism Animal Abstract Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/color-realism-animal-abstract-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DSC02648.jpg?fit=700%2C466&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "abstract", "name": "Abstract" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "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 colorful abstract and realism tattoo featuring a skull, placed on the upper arm. By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "abstract", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Skull", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Skull", "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": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "abstract", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "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": "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": "Large black & grey Geometric skull tattoo on the upper arm by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 885, "title": "Blackwork Skull Geometric Shoulder", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/blackwork-skull-geometric-shoulder/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DSC02630.jpg?fit=700%2C466&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "geometric", "name": "Geometric" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "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 geometric tattoo featuring a skull, placed on the upper arm. By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "geometric", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "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": "geometric", "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": "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": "Large black with color accents Abstract skull tattoo on the calf by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 546, "title": "Duct-Taped Banana Trash Polka Calf Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/duct-taped-banana-trash-polka-calf-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/duct-taped-banana-trash-polka-calf-piece-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "abstract", "name": "Abstract" }, { "slug": "trash-polka", "name": "Trash Polka" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" }, { "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 with color accents abstract and trash polka tattoo featuring a skull, placed on the calf. It depicts Comedian (Fine art — Maurizio Cattelan (Comedian, 2019)). By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [ { "name": "Comedian", "kind": "artwork", "work": "Maurizio Cattelan", "medium": "Fine art", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "same_as": [ "https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q77715187" ] } ], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "abstract", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "trash-polka", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 25, "elements": [ { "what": "Skull", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Skull", "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": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "abstract", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "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": "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 with color accents Trash Polka skull tattoo on the full sleeve by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 200, "title": "Skull Driver Trash Polka Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/skull-driver-trash-polka-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0828-2.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "trash-polka", "name": "Trash Polka" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "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 full sleeve piece combines trash polka style with a skull design, black with color accents. 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": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 25, "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": 18, "hours_max": 31, "sessions": 6, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "full-sleeve", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "moderate (large area)", "visibility": "visible in short sleeves", "why": "most of the arm is mild, but the inner elbow and wrist are sharp", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black with color accents Abstract skull tattoo on the upper arm by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$3,400–$4,650; ≈15–26 h, 5+ sessions.", "id": 178, "title": "Sliced Skull", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/sliced-skull/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/img-1788809630lpc84.jpg?fit=700%2C874&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "abstract", "name": "Abstract" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "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": "Abstract style tattoo of a skull on the upper arm, done in black with color accents. By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "abstract", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 25, "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": "abstract", "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": 15, "hours_max": 26, "sessions": 5, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈15–26 h, 5+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "upper-arm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "mostly muscle, easy to keep still", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the forearm by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$3,400–$4,650; ≈15–26 h, 5+ sessions.", "id": 171, "title": "Big Skull", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/big-skull/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/93F56AF0-B9C2-4DC5-BF8D-03FF71C9DE3D-2.jpg?fit=700%2C831&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": [], "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 black & grey realism tattoo featuring a skull, placed on the forearm. By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "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": 15, "hours_max": 26, "sessions": 5, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈15–26 h, 5+ 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": "Medium black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the forearm by Raa at Apollo Tattoo Studio, Los Angeles; ≈$450–$550; ≈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": "Large color Neo-Traditional mossy skull tattoo on the forearm by Wendy at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈6–11 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 603, "title": "Mossy Skull with Ladybugs Neo-Traditional Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/mossy-skull-with-ladybugs-neo-traditional-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mossy-skull-with-ladybugs-neo-traditional-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "neo-traditional", "name": "Neo-Traditional" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "insect", "name": "Insect" }, { "slug": "leaf", "name": "Leaves & Branches" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" }, { "slug": "stars", "name": "Stars" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 143, "name": "Wendy", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/wendy/" }, "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 neo-traditional tattoo of mossy skull with leaves, plus smaller details: ladybugs, sparkles, placed on the forearm. Done in full colour. By Wendy at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "insect", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "stars", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 80 }, { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 20 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Mossy skull", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Leaves", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Ladybugs", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Sparkles", "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": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 24, "size_range_cm": [ 18, 39 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 1 × forearm length, elbow to wrist (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "peaceful": 0.5, "dark": 0.299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875, "cute": 0.299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875 }, "ink_palette": { "green": 35, "yellow": 25, "black": 20, "red": 10, "white": 5, "grey": 5 }, "ink_palette_note": "Ink colours and their approximate share of the inked area, read from the photo (only colours TatSeek is fairly sure of). Steps of 5.", "detail": { "score": 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": { "subject": 60, "color": 25, "style": 15 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "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": 6, "hours_max": 11, "sessions": 2, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈6–11 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": "Small black & grey Fine Line skull tattoo on the forearm by Zoe at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$200–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 1245, "title": "Small Skull Floral Pieces Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/small-skull-floral-pieces-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_7907.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "small", "label": "Small (up to 10cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 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 fine line tattoo featuring a flower, placed on the forearm. By Zoe at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Skull", "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": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "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": 1, "hours_max": 1.5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈1–1.5 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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 Fine Line skull tattoo on the forearm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$650–$900; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 918, "title": "Temperance Tarot Skull Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/temperance-tarot-skull-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/temperancetarot.jpeg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 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 black & grey fine line tattoo featuring a skull, placed on the forearm. By Lim at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Skull", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Snake", "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": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "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": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈2.5–4 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black & grey Ornamental skull tattoo on the full sleeve by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 903, "title": "Skull Ornamental Blackwork Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/skull-ornamental-blackwork-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_7309-3.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "ornamental", "name": "Ornamental" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "ornament", "name": "Ornament" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "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 tattoo featuring an ornament, placed on the full sleeve. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "full-sleeve", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "moderate (large area)", "visibility": "visible in short sleeves", "why": "most of the arm is mild, but the inner elbow and wrist are sharp", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black & grey Ornamental skull tattoo on the full sleeve by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 819, "title": "Ornamental Skull Pattern Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/ornamental-skull-pattern-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_9726-scaled-1.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "ornamental", "name": "Ornamental" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "ornament", "name": "Ornament" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "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 tattoo featuring an ornament, placed on the full sleeve. 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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 skull tattoo on the chest by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 684, "title": "Twin Skull Dragon Chest Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/twin-skull-dragon-chest-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_2299.jpg?fit=700%2C989&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [], "subject": [ { "slug": "dragon", "name": "Dragon" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "chest", "name": "Chest" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "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 black & grey tattoo featuring a dragon, placed on the chest. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "chest", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "moderate", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "the outer chest is tolerable, the sternum is sharper", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#chest" } }, { "summary": "Large color New School skull tattoo on the calf by Wendy at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 588, "title": "Skull and Mushroom New School Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/skull-and-mushroom-new-school-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/74B1360F-12EA-4639-82BE-B5548B4E33C9.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "new-school", "name": "New School" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 143, "name": "Wendy", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/wendy/" }, "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 colorful new school tattoo featuring a skull, placed on the calf. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "calf", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "visible in shorts", "why": "good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/" } }, { "summary": "Large black with color accents Trash Polka skull tattoo on the chest by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 231, "title": "Military Skull Night Vision Chest Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/military-skull-night-vision-chest-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1747-2.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "trash-polka", "name": "Trash Polka" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "weapon", "name": "Other Weapons" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "chest", "name": "Chest" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "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": "2026-09-07", "description": "A black with color accents trash polka tattoo featuring an other weapons, placed on the chest. 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