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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey eagle tattoo on the back by Joshua Gray at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 3113, "title": "Blackwork Eagle Upper Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/blackwork-eagle-upper-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/blackwork-eagle-upper-back.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "eagle", "name": "Eagle" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 653, "name": "Joshua Gray", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/joshua-gray/" }, "studio": { "id": 13, "name": "Studio City Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/studiocity/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "This back piece combines style with a bird design, black & grey. By Joshua Gray at Studio City Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Bird", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) eagle tattoo on the back by Jose Menendez at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 3050, "title": "Peacock and Eagle Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/peacock-and-eagle-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/peacock-and-eagle-back-piece.jpg?fit=700%2C894&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" }, { "slug": "neo-traditional", "name": "Neo-Traditional" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "eagle", "name": "Eagle" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 650, "name": "Jose Menendez", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jose-menendez/" }, "studio": { "id": 13, "name": "Studio City Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/studiocity/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "This back piece combines japanese (irezumi) and neo-traditional style with a bird design, colorful. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size color Traditional (Old School) panther head tattoo on the back by Frida Sedgwick at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 13293, "title": "Panther, Roses and Chains Traditional Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/panther-roses-and-chains-traditional-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/panther-roses-and-chains-traditional-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C698&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "chain", "name": "Chain" }, { "slug": "panther", "name": "Panther & Leopard" }, { "slug": "rose", "name": "Rose" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2853, "name": "Frida Sedgwick", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/frida-sedgwick/" }, "studio": { "id": 48, "name": "Three Kings Brooklyn", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/threekingsbrooklyn/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "An old school tattoo of panther head with roses and chains, placed on the back. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "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": "Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) panther & leopard tattoo on the back by Noel C at Allied Tattoo, New York; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 3474, "title": "Foo Dog, Panther and Skulls Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/foo-dog-panther-and-skulls-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/foo-dog-panther-and-skulls-back-piece.jpg?fit=700%2C874&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "lion", "name": "Lion" }, { "slug": "panther", "name": "Panther & Leopard" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 791, "name": "Noel C", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/noel-c/" }, "studio": { "id": 16, "name": "Allied Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/allied/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "A colorful japanese (irezumi) tattoo featuring a lion, placed on the back. By Noel C at Allied Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "panther", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "lion", "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": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Panther & Leopard", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Lion", "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": "panther", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "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": "Medium black & grey Fine Line bear tattoo on the back by Harmony Furman at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$400–$450; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 10600, "title": "Moth Bear and Mountain Fine Line Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/moth-and-moon-fine-line-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/moth-and-moon-fine-line-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C916&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bear", "name": "Bear" }, { "slug": "butterfly", "name": "Butterfly" }, { "slug": "moon", "name": "Moon" }, { "slug": "mountain", "name": "Mountains" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2727, "name": "Harmony Furman", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/harmony-furman/" }, "studio": { "id": 39, "name": "Salvation Tattoo Gallery", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/salvationtattoo/", "city": "Richmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "Fine line style tattoo of a bear on the back, done in black & grey. By Harmony Furman at Salvation Tattoo Gallery.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bear", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "mountain", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "moon", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Bear", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Mountains", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Moon", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "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": "bear", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 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": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey bird tattoo on the back by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R6,600–R8,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 5807, "title": "Skull and Snake Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/skull-and-snake-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/skull-and-snake-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1335, "name": "Gareth Doye", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/gareth/" }, "studio": { "id": 25, "name": "Kak Lucky", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/kakluckytattoos/", "city": "Cape Town", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-17", "description": "This back piece combines style with a bird design, black & grey. By Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Bird", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Flower", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Large color Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the back by Bryce Shearer at Icon Tattoo, Portland; ≈$1,150–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 4549, "title": "Traditional Bird and Floral Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/traditional-bird-and-floral-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/traditional-bird-and-floral-back-piece.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1138, "name": "Bryce Shearer", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/bryce-shearer/" }, "studio": { "id": 23, "name": "Icon Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/icontattoo/", "city": "Portland", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-15", "description": "Traditional (old school) style tattoo of a bird on the back, done in colorful. By Bryce Shearer at Icon Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Bird", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Flower", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) tiger tattoo on the back by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 2249, "title": "Tiger and Dragon Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/tiger-and-dragon-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/tiger-and-dragon-back-piece-scaled.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dragon", "name": "Dragon" }, { "slug": "tiger", "name": "Tiger" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "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": "This back piece combines japanese (irezumi) style with a dragon design, black & grey. By Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "tiger", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "dragon", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Tiger", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Dragon", "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": "tiger", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 18, "hours_max": 31, "sessions": 6, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey butterfly tattoo on the back by Julian at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 627, "title": "Floral Back Piece with Butterfly", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/floral-back-piece-with-butterfly/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled_Artwork.jpg?fit=700%2C906&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [], "subject": [ { "slug": "butterfly", "name": "Butterfly" }, { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 145, "name": "Julian", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/julian/" }, "studio": { "id": 3, "name": "Malaka Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/malaka/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-08", "description": "A black & grey tattoo featuring a butterfly, placed on the back. By Julian at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [], "subject": [ { "slug": "butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Flower", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Large Fine Line wings tattoo on the back by Alia at Birdhouse Tattoo, Portland; ≈$850–$1,100; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 7637, "title": "Songbird with Wings Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/songbird-with-wings-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/songbird-with-wings-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C754&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "butterfly", "name": "Butterfly" }, { "slug": "wings", "name": "Wings" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2130, "name": "Alia", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/alia/" }, "studio": { "id": 28, "name": "Birdhouse Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/birdhouse-tattoo/", "city": "Portland", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-22", "description": "This back piece combines fine line style with a bird design. By Alia at Birdhouse Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "wings", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "elements": [ { "what": "Wings", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Bird", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Butterfly", "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": "wings", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black & grey Realism 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 Japanese (Irezumi) koi fish tattoo on the back by Noel C at Allied Tattoo, New York; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 3471, "title": "Koi and Maple Leaves Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/koi-and-maple-leaves-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/koi-and-maple-leaves-back-piece.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dragon", "name": "Dragon" }, { "slug": "koi", "name": "Koi Fish" }, { "slug": "leaf", "name": "Leaves & Branches" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "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": 791, "name": "Noel C", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/noel-c/" }, "studio": { "id": 16, "name": "Allied Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/allied/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "A black & grey japanese (irezumi) tattoo featuring a dragon, placed on the back. By Noel C at Allied Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "koi", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "dragon", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Koi Fish", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Leaves & Branches", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Dragon", "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": "koi", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "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 color Traditional (Old School) moon tattoo on the back by Harrison Bergin at Allied Tattoo, New York; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 3456, "title": "Werewolf and Red Moon Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/werewolf-and-red-moon-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/werewolf-and-red-moon-back-piece.jpg?fit=700%2C849&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "moon", "name": "Moon" }, { "slug": "wolf", "name": "Wolf" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 790, "name": "Harrison Bergin", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/harrison-bergin/" }, "studio": { "id": 16, "name": "Allied Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/allied/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "A colorful traditional (old school) tattoo featuring a moon, placed on the back. By Harrison Bergin at Allied Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "moon", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "wolf", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Moon", "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": "moon", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "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 color Japanese (Irezumi) male figure tattoo on the back by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 2261, "title": "Suikoden Hero and Serpent Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/suikoden-hero-and-serpent-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/suikoden-hero-and-serpent-back-piece-scaled.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "mythology", "name": "Mythology & Folklore" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "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": "This back piece combines japanese (irezumi) style with a male figure design, colorful. By Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Male Figure", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "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 color Realism steam locomotive tattoo on the back by Henry Powell at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$3,450–$4,600; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 2579, "title": "Colour Scene Full Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/colour-scene-full-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/colour-scene-full-back-piece.jpg?fit=480%2C640&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" }, { "slug": "new-school", "name": "New School" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "name": "Eagle" }, { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "train", "name": "Train" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "whip-shading", "name": "Whip Shading" } ], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 498, "name": "Henry Powell", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/henry-powell/" }, "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": "A realism, japanese and new school tattoo of steam locomotive, plus smaller details: group of men on the train, eagle, placed on the back. Done in full colour. By Henry Powell at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "new-school", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "train", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 25, "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Steam locomotive", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Colourful Japanese-style patterns", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Group of men on the train", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Eagle", "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": "train", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure", "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": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) female figure tattoo on the back by Alena Chun at Icon Tattoo, Portland; ≈$1,150–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 4279, "title": "Three Women in Japanese Interior Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/three-women-in-japanese-interior-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/three-women-in-japanese-interior-back-piece-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C874&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "woman", "name": "Female Figure" }, { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" } ], "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": 1130, "name": "Alena Chun", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/alena-chun/" }, "studio": { "id": 23, "name": "Icon Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/icontattoo/", "city": "Portland", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-15", "description": "Traditional (old school) style tattoo of a female figure on the back, done in black & grey. By Alena Chun at Icon Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "woman", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Female Figure", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Bird", "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": "woman", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "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; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈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 black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) giant turtle shell pattern on the back tattoo on the back by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 2243, "title": "Japanese Bodysuit Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/japanese-bodysuit-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/japanese-bodysuit-back-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" }, { "slug": "turtle", "name": "Turtle" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" }, { "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 giant turtle shell pattern on the back with japanese waves and clouds and dragons and mythical creatures, placed on the back. 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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. 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