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Done in black and grey. 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Done in black and grey. Depicts White Tree of Gondor (The Lord of the Rings, Film/TV). 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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "tree", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 55, "text": 25, "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": "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": "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 Fine Line figs tattoo on the calf by Crystal Thorns at Black Atlas, Chicago; ≈$1,500–$2,000; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 12693, "title": "Fig Branch Fine Line Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/fig-branch-fine-line-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fig-branch-fine-line-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" }, { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "fruit", "name": "Fruit & Berries" }, { "slug": "leaf", "name": "Leaves & Branches" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2785, "name": "Crystal Thorns", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/crystal-thorns/" }, "studio": { "id": 47, "name": "Black Atlas", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/blackatlas/", "city": "Chicago", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-02", "description": "A fine line and blackwork tattoo of figs with leaves, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. By Crystal Thorns at Black Atlas.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "fruit", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Figs", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Leaves", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "fruit", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 70, "style": 30 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 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": "Black & grey Fine Line single line along the arm tattoo on the forearm by Okan Uckun at Monolith Studio, New York.", "id": 11585, "title": "Kite Line Art Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/kite-line-art-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/kite-line-art-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C887&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" }, { "slug": "minimalism", "name": "Minimalism" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" }, { "slug": "shoulder", "name": "Shoulder" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "single-line", "name": "Single Line" } ], "size": null, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2754, "name": "Okan Uckun", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/okan-uckun/" }, "studio": { "id": 43, "name": "Monolith Studio", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/monolithstudio/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-30", "description": "A fine line and minimalism tattoo of kite, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Okan Uckun at Monolith Studio.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "minimalism", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "kite", "estimated_visual_share": 30 } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 70, "placement": [ { "slug": "shoulder", "estimated_visual_share": 40 }, { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 60 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Single line along the arm", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Kite", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 80, "subject": 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." }, "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 koi tattoo on the calf by Grant Sawyer at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$400–$450; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 10495, "title": "Koi and Tribal Pattern Fine Line Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/koi-and-tribal-pattern-fine-line-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/koi-and-tribal-pattern-fine-line-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" }, { "slug": "tribal", "name": "Tribal" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "compass", "name": "Compass" }, { "slug": "koi", "name": "Koi Fish" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2725, "name": "Grant Sawyer", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/grant-sawyer/" }, "studio": { "id": 39, "name": "Salvation Tattoo Gallery", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/salvationtattoo/", "city": "Richmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "A fine line and tribal tattoo of koi, plus smaller details: compass star, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. By Grant Sawyer at Salvation Tattoo Gallery.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "tribal", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "koi", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "compass", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 30, "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Koi", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Tribal pattern", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Compass star", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "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": "koi", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 50, "style": 50 }, "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": 3, "hours_max": 5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈3–5 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "calf", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "visible in shorts", "why": "good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/" } }, { "summary": "Medium black with color accents Fine Line compass rose tattoo on the forearm by Clara Ryu at Liquid Amber, Vancouver; ≈CA$500–CA$650; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 10339, "title": "Compass Blackwork Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/compass-blackwork-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/compass-blackwork-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" }, { "slug": "watercolor", "name": "Watercolor" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "compass", "name": "Compass" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2720, "name": "Clara Ryu", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/clara-ryu/" }, "studio": { "id": 38, "name": "Liquid Amber", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/liquidamber/", "city": "Vancouver", "country": "Canada" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "A fine line and watercolor tattoo of compass rose, placed on the forearm. Done in black with colour accents. By Clara Ryu at Liquid Amber.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "watercolor", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "compass", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 30, "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 25, "elements": [ { "what": "Compass rose", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Teal splash", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "compass", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 50, "subject": 45, "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": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈2.5–4 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Small black & grey Fine Line axe with a wrapped handle tattoo on the upper arm by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R1,050–R1,450; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 5723, "title": "Axe and Geometry Fine Line Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/axe-and-geometry-fine-line-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/axe-and-geometry-fine-line-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" }, { "slug": "geometric", "name": "Geometric" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "axe", "name": "Axe" }, { "slug": "circle", "name": "Circle" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "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": 1335, "name": "Gareth Doye", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/gareth/" }, "studio": { "id": 25, "name": "Kak Lucky", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/kakluckytattoos/", "city": "Cape Town", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-17", "description": "A fine line and geometric tattoo of axe with a wrapped handle with circle and geometric lines, placed on the upper arm. Done in black and grey. By Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "geometric", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "axe", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "circle", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Axe with a wrapped handle", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Circle and geometric lines", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "axe", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 50, "style": 50 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 1, "hours_max": 1.5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈1–1.5 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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 moth tattoo on the forearm by Chloe Devora at Icon Tattoo, Portland; ≈$450–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 4411, "title": "Fine Line Moth Armband Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/fine-line-moth-armband-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fine-line-moth-armband-forearm.jpg?fit=500%2C667&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" }, { "slug": "geometric", "name": "Geometric" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "butterfly", "name": "Butterfly" }, { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "ornament", "name": "Ornament" } ], "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": 1134, "name": "Chloe Devora", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/chloe-devora/" }, "studio": { "id": 23, "name": "Icon Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/icontattoo/", "city": "Portland", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-15", "description": "A fine line and geometric tattoo of moth with flowers and geometric armband, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Chloe Devora at Icon Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "geometric", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "ornament", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 10, "elements": [ { "what": "Moth", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Flowers", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Geometric armband", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 50, "style": 50 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈2.5–4 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Fine Line brain, heart and organs tattoo on the forearm by TMac at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 8812, "title": "Anatomical Organs and Circuit Lines Fine Line Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/anatomical-organs-and-circuit-lines-fine-line-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/anatomical-organs-and-circuit-lines-fine-line-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" }, { "slug": "geometric", "name": "Geometric" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" } ], "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": 2464, "name": "TMac", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/tmac/" }, "studio": { "id": 31, "name": "Trade Mark Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trade-mark-tattoo/", "city": "Durban", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-23", "description": "A fine line and geometric tattoo of brain, heart and organs, plus smaller details: text along the arm, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By TMac at Trade Mark Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 65, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "geometric", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "quote", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "likely" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "anatomy", "estimated_visual_share": 50 } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 35, "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Brain, heart and organs", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Geometric circuit-like lines", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Text along the arm", "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. 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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": "Medium black & grey Fine Line mug tattoo on the upper arm by Piero at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$650–$900; ≈2–3.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 472, "title": "Flower in Mug Fine Line Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/flower-in-mug-fine-line-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/flower-in-mug-fine-line-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" }, { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "food", "name": "Food & Drink" }, { "slug": "playing-cards", "name": "Playing Cards" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "stipple", "name": "Stippling" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 148, "name": "Piero", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/piero/" }, "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 fine line and illustrative tattoo of mug with daisies, plus smaller details: loteria card, placed on the upper arm. Done in black and grey. 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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "food", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 65, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 14, "size_range_cm": [ 10.5, 17.39999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.45 × upper arm length, shoulder to elbow (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "cute": 0.5, "peaceful": 0.299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875 }, "lettering": "2 EL DIABLITO", "lettering_note": "Text in the tattoo as read from the photo (confident reading). The tattoo itself may spell it differently.", "ink_palette": { "black": 70, "grey": 30 }, "ink_palette_note": "Ink colours and their approximate share of the inked area, read from the photo (only colours TatSeek is fairly sure of). Steps of 5.", "detail": { "score": 50, "level": "Moderate", "note": "Labour per square centimetre, 0–100, independent of size: line → fill → shading → realistic texture, density, colour transitions, precision. Size is a separate field." }, "defined_by": { "subject": 75, "style": 20, "mood": 5 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. 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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 scarab beetle tattoo on the calf by Ronnie \"Black Crow\" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R3,500–R4,200; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 4677, "title": "Ornamental Scarab Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/ornamental-scarab-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/belcher_05-v2.jpg?fit=700%2C579&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" }, { "slug": "ornamental", "name": "Ornamental" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "gemstone", "name": "Gem & Diamond" }, { "slug": "insect", "name": "Insect" }, { "slug": "ornament", "name": "Ornament" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1108, "name": "Ronnie \"Black Crow\" Belcher", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/ronnie/" }, "studio": { "id": 21, "name": "Mr Lucky's", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/mrluckys/", "city": "Cape Town", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-15", "description": "A fine line and ornamental tattoo of scarab beetle with hanging gemstone pendant, plus smaller details: ornamental frame, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. 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