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Steps of 5.", "detail": { "score": 55, "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": 55, "color": 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": "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, "hours_max": 5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈3–5 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the measured size and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "hand", "pain": 5, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Brutal", "healing": "harder (constant washing and use)", "visibility": "always visible", "why": "bone near the surface and skin that flexes constantly", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#hand" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) peonies tattoo on the upper arm by Daniel at Arrow & Sword, Seattle; ≈$1,950–$2,600; ≈9–16 h, 3+ sessions.", "id": 14830, "title": "Peonies and Skull Japanese Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/peonies-and-skull-japanese-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/peonies-and-skull-japanese-upper-arm-tattoo-photo-1.jpg?fit=700%2C699&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "peony", "name": "Peony" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2907, "name": "Daniel", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/daniel/" }, "studio": { "id": 52, "name": "Arrow & Sword", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/arrowandsword/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "A japanese tattoo of peonies, plus smaller details: skull, placed on the upper arm. 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Steps of 5.", "detail": { "score": 55, "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. 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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": 50, "style": 25, "color": 25 }, "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": 15, "hours_max": 26, "sessions": 5, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈15–26 h, 5+ 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": "shoulder", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "thick deltoid muscle and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#shoulder" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) clouds and waves tattoo on the calf by Levi Polzin at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 9730, "title": "Japanese Full Leg Irezumi", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/japanese-full-leg-irezumi/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/japanese-full-leg-irezumi-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "ocean", "name": "Ocean & Waves" }, { "slug": "peony", "name": "Peony" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" }, { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2700, "name": "Levi Polzin", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/levi-polzin/" }, "studio": { "id": 36, "name": "Slave to the Needle Ballard", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/slavetotheneedle-ballard/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "A japanese tattoo of clouds and waves with peonies, plus smaller details: foo dog, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. By Levi Polzin at Slave to the Needle Ballard.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "ocean", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "peony", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "likely" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "foo dog", "estimated_visual_share": 20 } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 15, "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 50 }, { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 50 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Clouds and waves", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Peonies", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Foo dog", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Ornamental pattern", "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": "ocean", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 70, "style": 30 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 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": "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": "Small color Japanese (Irezumi) peonies and chrysanthemums tattoo on the chest by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R550–R1,000; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 4864, "title": "Japanese Chest and Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/japanese-chest-and-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/japanese-chest-and-sleeve-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=600%2C800&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "geometric", "name": "Geometric" }, { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "hexagon", "name": "Hexagon" }, { "slug": "ocean", "name": "Ocean & Waves" }, { "slug": "peony", "name": "Peony" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "chest", "name": "Chest" }, { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "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": "2026-09-16", "description": "A japanese and geometric tattoo of peonies and chrysanthemums, plus smaller details: orange fish or bird on the chest, waves and clouds, other flowers, hexagons, placed on the chest. Done in full colour. By Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 90, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "geometric", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "peony", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "ocean", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "hexagon", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "koi", "estimated_visual_share": 20 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "chest", "estimated_visual_share": 40 }, { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 60 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Peonies and chrysanthemums", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Orange fish or bird on the chest", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Waves and clouds", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Other flowers", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Hexagons", "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": "peony", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 90, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 45, "color": 30, "style": 25 }, "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": "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": "Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) blue demon face tattoo on the full sleeve by Jaco Abarca at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 9924, "title": "Japanese Full Sleeve Detail", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/japanese-full-sleeve-detail/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/japanese-full-sleeve-detail-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C962&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "demon", "name": "Demon" }, { "slug": "lotus", "name": "Lotus" }, { "slug": "ocean", "name": "Ocean & Waves" }, { "slug": "peony", "name": "Peony" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" }, { "slug": "hand", "name": "Hand" }, { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2706, "name": "Jaco Abarca", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jaco-abarca/" }, "studio": { "id": 37, "name": "Slave to the Needle Wallingford", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/slavetotheneedle-wallingford/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "A japanese tattoo of blue demon face with red peonies, plus smaller details: waves, lotus, placed on the full sleeve. Done in full colour. By Jaco Abarca at Slave to the Needle Wallingford.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "demon", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "peony", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "ocean", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "lotus", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "likely" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 10, "placement": [ { "slug": "hand", "estimated_visual_share": 30 }, { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 40 }, { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 30 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Blue demon face", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Red peonies", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Waves", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Lotus", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Ornament", "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": "demon", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 45, "color": 35, "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": "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 Japanese (Irezumi) hannya mask tattoo on the calf by Daniel at Arrow & Sword, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈78–134 h, 23+ sessions.", "id": 14854, "title": "Hannya Mask Japanese Leg Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/hannya-mask-japanese-leg-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/hannya-mask-japanese-leg-sleeve-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cherry-blossom", "name": "Cherry Blossom" }, { "slug": "cloud", "name": "Clouds & Smoke" }, { "slug": "koi", "name": "Koi Fish" }, { "slug": "mask", "name": "Mask" }, { "slug": "ocean", "name": "Ocean & Waves" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2907, "name": "Daniel", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/daniel/" }, "studio": { "id": 52, "name": "Arrow & Sword", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/arrowandsword/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "A japanese tattoo of hannya mask with clouds, plus smaller details: cherry blossoms, waves, scales, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. By Daniel at Arrow & Sword.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "mask", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "cloud", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "cherry-blossom", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "ocean", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "koi", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 55 }, { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 45 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "hannya mask", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "clouds", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "cherry blossoms", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "waves", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "scales", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "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": "mask", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 86, "size_range_cm": [ 64.5, 139.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 2 × lower leg length, knee to ankle (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "fierce": 0.5 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 65, "grey": 35 }, "ink_palette_note": "Ink colours and their approximate share of the inked area, read from the photo (only colours TatSeek is fairly sure of). Steps of 5.", "detail": { "score": 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": 75, "style": 20, "mood": 5 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v4.1", "label": "TatSeek Vision Scan v4", "note": "Elements with shares, mood, size measured against the body, lettering, ink palette and detail level." }, "photo_published": { "date": "2024-07", "basis": "url_path", "note": "When the photo was published by its source — not the date of the tattoo." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 78, "hours_max": 134, "sessions": 23, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈78–134 h, 23+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the measured size and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "calf", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "visible in shorts", "why": "good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) koi carp tattoo on the full sleeve by Aaron Bell at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 9880, "title": "Japanese Full Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/japanese-full-sleeve-2/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/japanese-full-sleeve-2-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "butterfly", "name": "Butterfly" }, { "slug": "koi", "name": "Koi Fish" }, { "slug": "leaf", "name": "Leaves & Branches" }, { "slug": "ocean", "name": "Ocean & Waves" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2703, "name": "Aaron Bell", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/aaron-bell/" }, "studio": { "id": 37, "name": "Slave to the Needle Wallingford", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/slavetotheneedle-wallingford/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "A japanese tattoo of koi carp with maple leaves and waves, plus smaller details: butterfly, placed on the full sleeve. Done in full colour. By Aaron Bell at Slave to the Needle Wallingford.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "koi", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "ocean", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Koi carp", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Maple leaves", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Waves", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Butterfly", "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": "koi", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 50, "color": 35, "style": 15 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 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 color Japanese (Irezumi) koi carp tattoo on the back by Aaron Bell at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 9829, "title": "Japanese Bodysuit Back and Legs", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/japanese-bodysuit-back-and-legs/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/japanese-bodysuit-back-and-legs-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C455&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "koi", "name": "Koi Fish" }, { "slug": "ocean", "name": "Ocean & Waves" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" }, { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2703, "name": "Aaron Bell", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/aaron-bell/" }, "studio": { "id": 37, "name": "Slave to the Needle Wallingford", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/slavetotheneedle-wallingford/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "A japanese tattoo of koi carp with waves and chrysanthemums, placed on the back. Done in full colour. By Aaron Bell at Slave to the Needle Wallingford.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "koi", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "ocean", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 15, "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 60 }, { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 40 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Koi carp", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Waves", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Chrysanthemums", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Wind bars and gradients", "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": "koi", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 45, "color": 35, "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 color Japanese (Irezumi) tiger tattoo on the back by Daniel at Arrow & Sword, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈87–151 h, 26+ sessions.", "id": 14721, "title": "Tiger and Lightning Japanese Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/tiger-and-lightning-japanese-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/tiger-and-lightning-japanese-back-piece-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C699&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cherry-blossom", "name": "Cherry Blossom" }, { "slug": "cloud", "name": "Clouds & Smoke" }, { "slug": "ocean", "name": "Ocean & Waves" }, { "slug": "tiger", "name": "Tiger" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2907, "name": "Daniel", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/daniel/" }, "studio": { "id": 52, "name": "Arrow & Sword", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/arrowandsword/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "A japanese tattoo of tiger, plus smaller details: waves, clouds, lightning, cherry blossoms, placed on the back. Done in full colour. By Daniel at Arrow & Sword.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "tiger", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "ocean", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "cloud", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "cherry-blossom", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "lightning", "estimated_visual_share": 10 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 65 }, { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 35 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 45, "elements": [ { "what": "tiger", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "waves", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "clouds", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "lightning", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "cherry blossoms", "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": "tiger", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 91.2000000000000028421709430404007434844970703125, "size_range_cm": [ 68.400000000000005684341886080801486968994140625, 148.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 1.9 × back length, neck to waist (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "fierce": 0.8000000000000000444089209850062616169452667236328125 }, "ink_palette": { "grey": 30, "orange": 25, "black": 25, "blue": 10, "red": 10 }, "ink_palette_note": "Ink colours and their approximate share of the inked area, read from the photo (only colours TatSeek is fairly sure of). Steps of 5.", "detail": { "score": 70, "level": "Detailed", "note": "Labour per square centimetre, 0–100, independent of size: line → fill → shading → realistic texture, density, colour transitions, precision. Size is a separate field." }, "defined_by": { "subject": 55, "style": 15, "color": 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." }, "photo_published": { "date": "2022-03", "basis": "url_path", "note": "When the photo was published by its source — not the date of the tattoo." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 87, "hours_max": 151, "sessions": 26, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈87–151 h, 26+ 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": "Sleeve-size black with color accents Japanese (Irezumi) cherry blossom branches tattoo on the back by Danny 'One-Shot' Chan at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 9637, "title": "Japanese Ornamental Back and Hip", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/japanese-ornamental-back-and-hip/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/japanese-ornamental-back-and-hip-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=655%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "cherry-blossom", "name": "Cherry Blossom" }, { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "rabbit", "name": "Rabbit" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" }, { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2696, "name": "Danny 'One-Shot' Chan", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/danny-one-shot-chan/" }, "studio": { "id": 36, "name": "Slave to the Needle Ballard", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/slavetotheneedle-ballard/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "A japanese tattoo of cherry blossom branches with large bird across the shoulders, plus smaller details: chrysanthemum, hare in clouds, placed on the back. Done in black with colour accents. By Danny 'One-Shot' Chan at Slave to the Needle Ballard.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cherry-blossom", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "rabbit", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "likely" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 10, "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 70 }, { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 30 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 25, "elements": [ { "what": "Cherry blossom branches", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Large bird across the shoulders", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Chrysanthemum", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Hare in clouds", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Clouds and ornament", "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": "cherry-blossom", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 70, "style": 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": 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 color Japanese (Irezumi) samurai helmet with oni mask tattoo on the chest by Elijah Cole at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 9904, "title": "Japanese Full Sleeve and Chest", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/japanese-full-sleeve-and-chest/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/japanese-full-sleeve-and-chest-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C899&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "leaf", "name": "Leaves & Branches" }, { "slug": "mask", "name": "Mask" }, { "slug": "ocean", "name": "Ocean & Waves" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "chest", "name": "Chest" }, { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2704, "name": "Elijah Cole", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/elijah-cole/" }, "studio": { "id": 37, "name": "Slave to the Needle Wallingford", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/slavetotheneedle-wallingford/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "A japanese tattoo of samurai helmet with oni mask with maple leaves and waves, placed on the chest. Done in full colour. By Elijah Cole at Slave to the Needle Wallingford.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "mask", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "ocean", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 20, "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 70 }, { "slug": "chest", "estimated_visual_share": 30 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Samurai helmet with oni mask", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Maple leaves", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Waves", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Ornament", "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": "mask", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 40, "color": 35, "style": 25 }, "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": "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": "Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) japanese waves and clouds tattoo on the chest by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 2240, "title": "Japanese Bodysuit Front", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/japanese-bodysuit-front/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/japanese-bodysuit-front-scaled.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dragon", "name": "Dragon" }, { "slug": "ocean", "name": "Ocean & Waves" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "chest", "name": "Chest" }, { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "whip-shading", "name": "Whip Shading" } ], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 378, "name": "Josh Wright", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/josh-wright/" }, "studio": { "id": 8, "name": "White Lotus Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/whitelotus/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "A japanese tattoo of japanese waves and clouds with dragons and mythical creatures, placed on the chest. Done in black and grey. 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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "ocean", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "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. 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