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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 80, "style": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "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": "thigh", "pain": 1, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Barely there", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "thick muscle and fat cushion most of it", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#thigh" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Realism large sea turtle tattoo on the upper arm by Alex Suarez at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$1,950–$2,550; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 12393, "title": "Sea Turtles Realism Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/sea-turtles-realism-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sea-turtles-realism-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=682%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "ocean", "name": "Ocean & Waves" }, { "slug": "turtle", "name": "Turtle" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2771, "name": "Alex Suarez", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/alex-suarez/" }, "studio": { "id": 45, "name": "Real Gone", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/realgone/", "city": "Denver", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-02", "description": "A realism tattoo of large sea turtle with smaller sea turtles, plus smaller details: underwater bubbles, placed on the upper arm. 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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "ocean", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "supporting", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "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": "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. 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By TMac at Trade Mark Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dog", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "script", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "chain", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Snarling dog head", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Dotted lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Chain", "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": "dog", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 60, "style": 20, "text": 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": 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 Realism french bulldog tattoo on the forearm by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 2198, "title": "French Bulldog Realism Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/french-bulldog-realism-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/french-bulldog-realism-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C795&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dog", "name": "Dog" } ], "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": 346, "name": "Tye Youmans", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/tye-youmans/" }, "studio": { "id": 7, "name": "Four Flames", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/fourflames/", "city": "Redmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "A realism tattoo of french Bulldog, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Tye Youmans at Four Flames.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dog", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "French Bulldog", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "dog", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 13.300000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125, "size_range_cm": [ 9.9000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625, 16.60000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 1.7 × visible forearm width (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "cute": 0.8000000000000000444089209850062616169452667236328125, "funny": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 55, "grey": 45 }, "ink_palette_note": "Ink colours and their approximate share of the inked area, read from the photo (only colours TatSeek is fairly sure of). Steps of 5.", "detail": { "score": 85, "level": "Very detailed", "note": "Labour per square centimetre, 0–100, independent of size: line → fill → shading → realistic texture, density, colour transitions, precision. Size is a separate field." }, "defined_by": { "subject": 70, "style": 15, "mood": 15 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v4.1", "label": "TatSeek Vision Scan v4", "note": "Elements with shares, mood, size measured against the body, lettering, ink palette and detail level." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈2.5–4 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the measured size and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Realism snake tattoo on the forearm by Vivian Hava at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$400–$450; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 10537, "title": "Snake and Arrow Realism Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/snake-and-arrow-realism-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/snake-and-arrow-realism-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bow-arrow", "name": "Bow & Arrow" }, { "slug": "weapon", "name": "Other Weapons" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "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": 2726, "name": "Vivian Hava", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/vivian-hava/" }, "studio": { "id": 39, "name": "Salvation Tattoo Gallery", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/salvationtattoo/", "city": "Richmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "Realism style tattoo of a bow & arrow on the forearm, done in black & grey. By Vivian Hava at Salvation Tattoo Gallery.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "bow-arrow", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "weapon", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Bow & Arrow", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Other Weapons", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "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": 3, "hours_max": 5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈3–5 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black & grey Realism horse tattoo on the back by Tyler Pennington at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$2,250–$3,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 10435, "title": "Horses and Roses Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/horses-and-roses-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/horses-and-roses-back-piece-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C936&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "horse", "name": "Horse" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2724, "name": "Tyler Pennington", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/tyler-pennington/" }, "studio": { "id": 39, "name": "Salvation Tattoo Gallery", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/salvationtattoo/", "city": "Richmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "Realism style tattoo of a horse on the back, done in black & grey. By Tyler Pennington at Salvation Tattoo Gallery.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "horse", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Horse", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Flower", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Skull", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "horse", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 18, "hours_max": 31, "sessions": 6, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black & grey Realism lion tattoo on the full sleeve by Marco Inkman at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 3244, "title": "Lion, Roses and Pocket Watch Full Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/lion-roses-and-pocket-watch-full-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lion-roses-and-pocket-watch-full-sleeve.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "clock", "name": "Clock & Hourglass" }, { "slug": "lion", "name": "Lion" }, { "slug": "rose", "name": "Rose" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "whip-shading", "name": "Whip Shading" } ], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 727, "name": "Marco Inkman", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/marco-inkman/" }, "studio": { "id": 15, "name": "Art Collector", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/artcollector/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "Realism style tattoo of a clock & hourglass on the full sleeve, done in black & grey. By Marco Inkman at Art Collector.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "lion", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "clock", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "rose", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Lion", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Clock & Hourglass", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Rose", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "lion", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 18, "hours_max": 31, "sessions": 6, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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 Realism fish tattoo on the full sleeve by Marco Inkman at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 3226, "title": "Fishing Lake Full Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/forest-landscape-full-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/forest-landscape-full-sleeve.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "fish", "name": "Fish" }, { "slug": "landscape", "name": "Landscape" }, { "slug": "tree", "name": "Tree" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "whip-shading", "name": "Whip Shading" } ], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 727, "name": "Marco Inkman", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/marco-inkman/" }, "studio": { "id": 15, "name": "Art Collector", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/artcollector/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "Realism style tattoo of a fish on the full sleeve, done in black & grey. By Marco Inkman at Art Collector.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "fish", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "landscape", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "tree", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Fish", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Landscape", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Tree", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "fish", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 18, "hours_max": 31, "sessions": 6, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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 with color accents Trash Polka vegvisir viking compass tattoo on the shoulder by Ronnie \"Black Crow\" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R8,400–R11,200; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 4764, "title": "Viking Compass and Raven Trash Polka Shoulder", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/viking-compass-and-raven-trash-polka-shoulder/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/viking-compass-and-raven-trash-polka-shoulder-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C848&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "geometric", "name": "Geometric" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" }, { "slug": "trash-polka", "name": "Trash Polka" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "viking-norse", "name": "Viking & Norse" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "shoulder", "name": "Shoulder" }, { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 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 trash polka, realism and geometric tattoo of vegvisir Viking compass with raven, placed on the shoulder. Done in black with colour accents. By Ronnie \"Black Crow\" Belcher at Mr Lucky's.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "trash-polka", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "geometric", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "viking-norse", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 40, "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 60 }, { "slug": "shoulder", "estimated_visual_share": 40 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 40, "elements": [ { "what": "Vegvisir Viking compass", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Raven", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Norse geometric pattern", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Red splashes", "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": "viking-norse", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "trash-polka", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 50, "subject": 35, "color": 15 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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": "Large black & grey Realism wolf tattoo on the forearm by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 705, "title": "Wolf with Compass Forearm Realism", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/wolf-with-compass-forearm-realism/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_2938.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "compass", "name": "Compass" }, { "slug": "portrait", "name": "Portrait" }, { "slug": "wolf", "name": "Wolf" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "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 realism tattoo featuring a compass, placed on the forearm. By Paul at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "wolf", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "compass", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Wolf", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Compass", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "wolf", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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 Fine Line swan with open wings tattoo on the back by Gage Turner at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$4,800–$6,400; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 12429, "title": "Swan with Peonies and Roses Fine Line Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/swan-with-peonies-and-roses-fine-line-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/swan-with-peonies-and-roses-fine-line-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "leaf", "name": "Leaves & Branches" }, { "slug": "peony", "name": "Peony" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2773, "name": "Gage Turner", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/gage-turner/" }, "studio": { "id": 45, "name": "Real Gone", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/realgone/", "city": "Denver", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-02", "description": "A fine line and realism tattoo of swan with open wings with peonies and roses, plus smaller details: leaves, placed on the back. Done in black and grey. By Gage Turner at Real Gone.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 80, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "peony", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Swan with open wings", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Peonies and roses", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Leaves", "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": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 80, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 80, "style": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 18, "hours_max": 31, "sessions": 6, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Realism tree tattoo on the forearm by Eric Marts at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$400–$600; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 6622, "title": "Forest Trees Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/forest-trees-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/forest-trees-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C934&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "tree", "name": "Tree" }, { "slug": "wolf", "name": "Wolf" } ], "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": 1654, "name": "Eric Marts", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/eric-marts/" }, "studio": { "id": 27, "name": "Supergenius Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/supergenius/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-18", "description": "Realism style tattoo of a tree on the forearm, done in black & grey. By Eric Marts at Supergenius Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "tree", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "wolf", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Tree", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Wolf", "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": "tree", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "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": "Medium color Realism dog portrait with one blue eye tattoo on the forearm by Angel Antonio at Black Atlas, Chicago; ≈$650–$750; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 12684, "title": "Dog Portrait with Blue Eye Realism Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/dog-portrait-with-blue-eye-realism-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/dog-portrait-with-blue-eye-realism-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" }, { "slug": "watercolor", "name": "Watercolor" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dog", "name": "Dog" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2784, "name": "Angel Antonio", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/angel-antonio/" }, "studio": { "id": 47, "name": "Black Atlas", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/blackatlas/", "city": "Chicago", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-02", "description": "A realism and watercolor tattoo of dog portrait with one blue eye, placed on the forearm. Done in full colour. By Angel Antonio at Black Atlas.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "watercolor", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "dog", "estimated_visual_share": 85 } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 15, "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Dog portrait with one blue eye", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Teal halo", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 40, "style": 30, "color": 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": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 3, "hours_max": 5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈3–5 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Large black with color accents Realism wolf tattoo on the upper arm by Sude at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 3262, "title": "Wolf and Man Morph Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/wolf-and-man-morph-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/wolf-and-man-morph-upper-arm.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" }, { "slug": "surrealism", "name": "Surrealism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "portrait", "name": "Portrait" }, { "slug": "wolf", "name": "Wolf" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "whip-shading", "name": "Whip Shading" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 728, "name": "Sude", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/sude/" }, "studio": { "id": 15, "name": "Art Collector", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/artcollector/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "Realism and surrealism style tattoo of a male figure on the upper arm, done in black with color accents. By Sude at Art Collector.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 75, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "surrealism", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "wolf", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 25, "elements": [ { "what": "Wolf", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Male Figure", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "wolf", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 75, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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": "Black & grey Realism clock & hourglass tattoo on the chest by Thomas Page at Pigment Tattoo, Austin.", "id": 10939, "title": "Owls and Clock Realism Chest", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/owls-and-clock-realism-chest/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/owls-and-clock-realism-chest-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "clock", "name": "Clock & Hourglass" }, { "slug": "owl", "name": "Owl" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "chest", "name": "Chest" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": null, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2740, "name": "Thomas Page", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/thomas-page/" }, "studio": { "id": 41, "name": "Pigment Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/pigment/", "city": "Austin", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-30", "description": "Realism style tattoo of a clock & hourglass on the chest, done in black & grey. By Thomas Page at Pigment Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "clock", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "owl", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "chest", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Clock & Hourglass", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Owl", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Skull", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "clock", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "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." }, "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 black & grey Realism planets & space tattoo on the calf by Junior at Royal Inked, Centurion; ≈R4,000–R8,000; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 8534, "title": "Cosmic Forest Leg Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/cosmic-forest-leg-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cosmic-forest-leg-piece-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "celestial", "name": "Celestial" }, { "slug": "planet", "name": "Planets & Space" }, { "slug": "tree", "name": "Tree" } ], "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": 2416, "name": "Junior", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/junior/" }, "studio": { "id": 30, "name": "Royal Inked", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/royal-inked/", "city": "Centurion", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-23", "description": "This calf piece combines realism style with a planets & space design, black & grey. By Junior at Royal Inked.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "planet", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "tree", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Planets & Space", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Bird", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Tree", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "planet", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "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": 6, "hours_max": 10, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "calf", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "visible in shorts", "why": "good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black & grey Realism female figure tattoo on the full sleeve by Sude at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 3283, "title": "Woman Warrior and Wolf Full Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/woman-warrior-and-wolf-full-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/woman-warrior-and-wolf-full-sleeve.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "woman", "name": "Female Figure" }, { "slug": "portrait", "name": "Portrait" }, { "slug": "wolf", "name": "Wolf" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "whip-shading", "name": "Whip Shading" } ], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 728, "name": "Sude", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/sude/" }, "studio": { "id": 15, "name": "Art Collector", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/artcollector/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "Realism style tattoo of a female figure on the full sleeve, done in black & grey. By Sude at Art Collector.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "woman", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "wolf", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Female Figure", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Wolf", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "woman", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 18, "hours_max": 31, "sessions": 6, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "full-sleeve", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "moderate (large area)", "visibility": "visible in short sleeves", "why": "most of the arm is mild, but the inner elbow and wrist are sharp", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$1,400–$1,850; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 2663, "title": "Portrait with Coast Guard Banner Upper Arm Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/portrait-with-coast-guard-banner-upper-arm-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/portrait-with-coast-guard-banner-upper-arm-piece.jpg?fit=700%2C876&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "butterfly", "name": "Butterfly" }, { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "portrait", "name": "Portrait" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "whip-shading", "name": "Whip Shading" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 501, "name": "Alex Correa", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/alex-correa/" }, "studio": { "id": 10, "name": "Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/sixfeetunder/", "city": "Upland", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "This upper arm piece combines realism style with a butterfly design, black & grey. By Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Male Figure", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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 color Realism mushroom tattoo on the full sleeve by Zhimpa Moreno at Inknation Studio, New York; ≈$5,100–$6,600; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 1418, "title": "Mushrooms and Black Cat Full Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/mushrooms-and-black-cat-full-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mushrooms-black-cat-color-tattoo-by-zhimpa-moreno-nyc-scaled-1.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cat", "name": "Cat" }, { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" } ], "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": 195, "name": "Zhimpa Moreno", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/zhimpa-moreno/" }, "studio": { "id": 2, "name": "Inknation Studio", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/inknation/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-09", "description": "This full sleeve piece combines realism style with a cat design, colorful. By Zhimpa Moreno at Inknation Studio.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "mushroom", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "cat", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Mushroom", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Cat", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Flower", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "mushroom", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 18, "hours_max": 31, "sessions": 6, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "full-sleeve", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "moderate (large area)", "visibility": "visible in short sleeves", "why": "most of the arm is mild, but the inner elbow and wrist are sharp", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Realism eagle tattoo on the upper arm by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 2752, "title": "Eagle and Memorial Shield Inner Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/eagle-and-memorial-shield-inner-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/eagle-and-memorial-shield-inner-arm-scaled.jpg?fit=700%2C928&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" }, { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "name": "Eagle" }, { "slug": "name-date", "name": "Name or Date" }, { "slug": "text", "name": "Text & Script" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "whip-shading", "name": "Whip Shading" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 553, "name": "Toby Linwood", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/toby/" }, "studio": { "id": 11, "name": "Tattoo 34", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/tattoo34/", "city": "Portland", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "Realism and traditional (old school) style tattoo of an eagle on the upper arm, done in black & grey. By Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "name-date", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Name or Date", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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 Realism dagger & knife tattoo on the back by Junior at Royal Inked, Centurion; ≈R4,000–R8,000; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 8483, "title": "Serpent & Dagger Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/serpent-dagger-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/serpent-dagger-back-piece-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dagger", "name": "Dagger & Knife" }, { "slug": "rose", "name": "Rose" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2416, "name": "Junior", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/junior/" }, "studio": { "id": 30, "name": "Royal Inked", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/royal-inked/", "city": "Centurion", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-23", "description": "This back piece combines realism style with a dagger & knife design, black & grey. 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