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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "head-face", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "fast, but sun-exposed", "visibility": "always visible", "why": "thin skin over bone", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#head" } }, { "summary": "Medium color Traditional (Old School) snake tattoo on the forearm by Andy Perez at Allied Tattoo, Brooklyn; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 3378, "title": "Traditional Snake Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/traditional-snake-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/traditional-snake-forearm.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 785, "name": "Andy Perez", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/andy-perez/" }, "studio": { "id": 16, "name": "Allied Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/allied/", "city": "Brooklyn", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "A colorful traditional (old school) tattoo featuring a snake, placed on the forearm. By Andy Perez at Allied Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 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 with color accents Neo-Traditional snake tattoo on the calf by Hanam Mun at Tattoo 34, Portland; ≈$350–$450; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 2734, "title": "Neo-Traditional Snake Head Leg Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/neo-traditional-snake-head-leg-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/neo-traditional-snake-head-leg-piece.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "neo-traditional", "name": "Neo-Traditional" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 552, "name": "Hanam Mun", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/hanam/" }, "studio": { "id": 11, "name": "Tattoo 34", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/tattoo34/", "city": "Portland", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "Neo-traditional style tattoo of a snake on the calf, done in black with color accents. By Hanam Mun at Tattoo 34.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 25, "elements": [ { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 3, "hours_max": 5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈3–5 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "calf", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "visible in shorts", "why": "good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/" } }, { "summary": "Medium color Traditional (Old School) snake tattoo on the calf by Jessica Noel at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 2357, "title": "Snake and Lantern Calf Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/snake-and-lantern-calf-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/snake-and-lantern-calf-piece.jpg?fit=700%2C525&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 381, "name": "Jessica Noel", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jessica-noel/" }, "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 calf piece combines traditional (old school) style with a snake design, colorful. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "calf", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "visible in shorts", "why": "good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) snake tattoo on the back by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 2252, "title": "Hannya and Snake Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/hannya-and-snake-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hannya-and-snake-back-piece-scaled.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "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 mythology & folklore 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": "Large black with color accents Abstract snake tattoo on the upper arm by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 555, "title": "Snake Trash Polka Upper Arm Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/snake-trash-polka-upper-arm-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/snake-trash-polka-upper-arm-piece-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "abstract", "name": "Abstract" }, { "slug": "trash-polka", "name": "Trash Polka" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "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": 26, "name": "George Drone", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/george-supreme-drone/" }, "studio": { "id": 3, "name": "Malaka Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/malaka/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-08", "description": "A black with color accents abstract and trash polka tattoo featuring a snake, placed on the upper arm. By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "abstract", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "trash-polka", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 25, "elements": [ { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "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": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "abstract", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "upper-arm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "mostly muscle, easy to keep still", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Neo-Traditional snake coiled around a branch tattoo on the forearm by Dan Huber at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$300–$450; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 14193, "title": "Snake on a Leafy Branch Neo Traditional Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/snake-on-a-leafy-branch-neo-traditional-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/snake-on-a-leafy-branch-neo-traditional-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C708&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "neo-traditional", "name": "Neo-Traditional" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "leaf", "name": "Leaves & Branches" }, { "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": 2876, "name": "Dan Huber", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/dan-huber/" }, "studio": { "id": 50, "name": "De La Ink", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/delaink/", "city": "Denver", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A neo-traditional tattoo of snake coiled around a branch with leaves, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Dan Huber at De La Ink.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Snake coiled around a branch", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Leaves", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 80, "style": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈2.5–4 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Realism snake tattoo on the upper arm by Nils Enrique Soto Martinez at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 14308, "title": "Snake and Eagle Realism Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/snake-and-eagle-realism-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/snake-and-eagle-realism-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C929&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cloud", "name": "Clouds & Smoke" }, { "slug": "eagle", "name": "Eagle" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "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": 2875, "name": "Nils Enrique Soto Martinez", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/nils-enrique-soto-martinez/" }, "studio": { "id": 50, "name": "De La Ink", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/delaink/", "city": "Denver", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A realism tattoo of snake with eagle head, plus smaller details: smoke, placed on the upper arm. Done in black and grey. By Nils Enrique Soto Martinez at De La Ink.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "cloud", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Eagle head", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Smoke", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "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": 80, "style": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "upper-arm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "mostly muscle, easy to keep still", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Medium color Neo-Traditional snake tattoo on the calf by Micki Gregory at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 13894, "title": "Snake and Peony Neo Traditional Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/snake-and-peony-neo-traditional-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/snake-and-peony-neo-traditional-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C525&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "neo-traditional", "name": "Neo-Traditional" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "peony", "name": "Peony" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2863, "name": "Micki Gregory", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/micki-gregory/" }, "studio": { "id": 49, "name": "Loose Screw Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/loosescrewtattoo/", "city": "Richmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A neo-traditional tattoo of snake with peony, placed on the calf. Done in full colour. By Micki Gregory at Loose Screw Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "peony", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Peony", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Leaves", "estimated_visual_share": 5, "tier": "accent", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 50, "color": 35, "style": 15 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈2.5–4 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "calf", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "visible in shorts", "why": "good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/" } }, { "summary": "Large color Traditional (Old School) cobra tattoo on the calf by Nikita Egorov at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 13433, "title": "Cobra and Rose Traditional Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/cobra-and-rose-traditional-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cobra-and-rose-traditional-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "weapon", "name": "Other Weapons" }, { "slug": "rose", "name": "Rose" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2857, "name": "Nikita Egorov", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/nikita-egorov/" }, "studio": { "id": 48, "name": "Three Kings Brooklyn", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/threekingsbrooklyn/", "city": "Brooklyn", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "An old school tattoo of cobra with rose and scythe, placed on the calf. Done in full colour. By Nikita Egorov at Three Kings Brooklyn.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "rose", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "weapon", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Cobra", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Rose", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Scythe", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 50, "color": 35, "style": 15 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "calf", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "visible in shorts", "why": "good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Illustrative snake tattoo on the forearm by Eric Priestley at True Love, Seattle; ≈$200–$250; ≈2–3 h, 1 session.", "id": 15188, "title": "Snake and Key Illustrative Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/snake-and-key-illustrative-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/snake-and-key-illustrative-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=687%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "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": 2928, "name": "Eric Priestley", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/eric-priestley/" }, "studio": { "id": 54, "name": "True Love", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trueloveseattle/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "An illustrative tattoo of snake with key, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Eric Priestley at True Love.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "key", "estimated_visual_share": 40 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Key", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 12.9000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625, "size_range_cm": [ 9.699999999999999289457264239899814128875732421875, 20.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 1.65 × visible forearm width (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "dark": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 100 }, "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": 40, "level": "Moderate", "note": "Labour per square centimetre, 0–100, independent of size: line → fill → shading → realistic texture, density, colour transitions, precision. Size is a separate field." }, "defined_by": { "subject": 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": "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, "hours_max": 3, "sessions": 1, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈2–3 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": "Blackwork snake tattoo on the back by Corey Gonzales at Monolith Studio, New York City.", "id": 11737, "title": "Geometric Snake and Mandala Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/geometric-snake-and-mandala-back-3/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/geometric-snake-and-mandala-back-3-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" }, { "slug": "geometric", "name": "Geometric" }, { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "mandala", "name": "Mandala" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [], "technique": [], "size": null, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2759, "name": "Corey Gonzales", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/corey-gonzales/" }, "studio": { "id": 43, "name": "Monolith Studio", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/monolithstudio/", "city": "New York City", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-30", "description": "Blackwork, geometric and japanese (irezumi) style tattoo of a snake on the back. By Corey Gonzales at Monolith Studio.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "geometric", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "mandala", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "elements": [ { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Mandala", "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": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "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": "Color Japanese (Irezumi) snake tattoo on the forearm by Chip Douglas at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.", "id": 11280, "title": "Snake in Flames Japanese Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/snake-in-flames-japanese-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/snake-in-flames-japanese-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": null, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2749, "name": "Chip Douglas", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/chip-douglas/" }, "studio": { "id": 42, "name": "Great Lakes Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/greatlakestattoo/", "city": "Chicago", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-30", "description": "A colorful japanese (irezumi) tattoo featuring a snake, placed on the forearm. By Chip Douglas at Great Lakes Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "fire", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Fire & Flames", "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": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "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": "Color Traditional (Old School) snake tattoo on the forearm by Mario Desa at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.", "id": 11082, "title": "Snake and Dagger Traditional Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/snake-and-dagger-traditional-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/snake-and-dagger-traditional-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dagger", "name": "Dagger & Knife" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": null, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2744, "name": "Mario Desa", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/mario-desa/" }, "studio": { "id": 42, "name": "Great Lakes Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/greatlakestattoo/", "city": "Chicago", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-30", "description": "A colorful traditional (old school) tattoo featuring a snake, placed on the forearm. By Mario Desa at Great Lakes Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "dagger", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Dagger & Knife", "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": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Realism snake tattoo on the thigh by Tyler Pennington at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$850–$1,150; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 10465, "title": "Snake and Skull Blackwork Thigh", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/snake-and-skull-blackwork-thigh/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/snake-and-skull-blackwork-thigh-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "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 snake on the thigh, 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": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Skull", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 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": "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": "Medium color Traditional (Old School) snake tattoo on the upper arm by Shev at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R2,350–R3,050; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 5543, "title": "Snake and Flowers Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/snake-and-flowers-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/snake-and-flowers-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.png?fit=700%2C910&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1336, "name": "Shev", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/shev/" }, "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 upper arm piece combines traditional (old school) style with a snake design, colorful. By Shev at Kak Lucky.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "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": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 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": "upper-arm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "mostly muscle, easy to keep still", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Medium color Neo-Traditional snake tattoo on the upper arm by Clay at Cherry Bomb, New York; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 5121, "title": "Rose and Snake Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/rose-and-snake-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/rose-and-snake-sleeve-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "neo-traditional", "name": "Neo-Traditional" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1411, "name": "Clay", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/clay/" }, "studio": { "id": 26, "name": "Cherry Bomb", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/cherrybomb/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-16", "description": "A colorful neo-traditional tattoo featuring a snake, placed on the upper arm. By Clay at Cherry Bomb.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "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": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 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": "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 snake tattoo on the forearm by Ronnie \"Black Crow\" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R7,700–R10,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 4779, "title": "Snake and Portrait Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/snake-and-portrait-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/belcher_39.jpg?fit=700%2C991&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "portrait", "name": "Portrait" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "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": 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 black & grey realism tattoo featuring a snake, placed on the forearm. By Ronnie \"Black Crow\" Belcher at Mr Lucky's.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Portrait", "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": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 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": "Medium color Traditional (Old School) snake tattoo on the forearm by Kyler Martz at Icon Tattoo, Portland; ≈$350–$450; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 4351, "title": "Traditional Snake and Woman Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/traditional-snake-and-woman-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/traditional-snake-and-woman-forearm.jpg?fit=495%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "woman", "name": "Female Figure" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1132, "name": "Kyler Martz", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/kyler-martz/" }, "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 snake on the forearm, done in colorful. By Kyler Martz at Icon Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "woman", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Female Figure", "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": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈2.5–4 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) eagle tattoo on the forearm by Dan Huber at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 14184, "title": "Eagle and Snake Traditional Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/eagle-and-snake-traditional-forearm-2/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/eagle-and-snake-traditional-forearm-2-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=647%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "name": "Eagle" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2876, "name": "Dan Huber", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/dan-huber/" }, "studio": { "id": 50, "name": "De La Ink", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/delaink/", "city": "Denver", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "An old school tattoo of eagle with snake, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Dan Huber at De La Ink.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "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": "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": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Illustrative statue bust with a cracked face tattoo on the thigh by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 13814, "title": "Statue of David with Snakes Illustrative Thigh", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/statue-of-david-with-snakes-illustrative-thigh/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/statue-of-david-with-snakes-illustrative-thigh-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C525&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2866, "name": "Jen Bean", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jen-bean/" }, "studio": { "id": 49, "name": "Loose Screw Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/loosescrewtattoo/", "city": "Richmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "An illustrative tattoo of statue bust with a cracked face with snakes, placed on the thigh. Done in black and grey. Depicts David (David (Michelangelo), Fine art). By Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [ { "name": "David", "kind": "artwork", "work": "David (Michelangelo)", "medium": "Fine art", "estimated_visual_share": 55 } ], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Statue bust with a cracked face", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Snakes", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "illustrative", "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": "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": "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 Illustrative snake coiled around a dagger tattoo on the upper arm by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 13675, "title": "Snake and Dagger with Roses Illustrative Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/snake-and-dagger-with-roses-illustrative-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/snake-and-dagger-with-roses-illustrative-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C523&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dagger", "name": "Dagger & Knife" }, { "slug": "rose", "name": "Rose" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2870, "name": "Ash Reid", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/ash-reid/" }, "studio": { "id": 49, "name": "Loose Screw Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/loosescrewtattoo/", "city": "Richmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "An illustrative tattoo of snake coiled around a dagger with dagger, plus smaller details: roses, placed on the upper arm. 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