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By Thom Wayne at Three Kings Brooklyn.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eye", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "chain", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "rose", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "spider-web", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "shoulder", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Eye", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Chain frame", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Roses", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Spiderweb", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Skull and other details", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Leaves", "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": "eye", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "supporting", "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": "shoulder", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "thick deltoid muscle and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#shoulder" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) pigeon wearing a patterned scarf tattoo on the calf by Thom Wayne at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 13269, "title": "Pigeon with a Scarf Traditional Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/pigeon-with-a-scarf-traditional-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pigeon-with-a-scarf-traditional-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C928&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2852, "name": "Thom Wayne", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/thom-wayne/" }, "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 pigeon wearing a patterned scarf, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. By Thom Wayne at Three Kings Brooklyn.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Pigeon wearing a patterned scarf", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "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": 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": "Large black & grey Illustrative woman seen from behind tattoo on the calf by Thom Wayne at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 13263, "title": "Woman with a Skull Mirror Illustrative Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/woman-with-a-skull-mirror-illustrative-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/woman-with-a-skull-mirror-illustrative-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C911&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "butterfly", "name": "Butterfly" }, { "slug": "woman", "name": "Female Figure" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2852, "name": "Thom Wayne", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/thom-wayne/" }, "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 illustrative tattoo of woman seen from behind with skull in a hand mirror, plus smaller details: butterfly in her hair, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. 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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "woman", "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": 70, "style": 30 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "calf", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "visible in shorts", "why": "good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) sailing ship tattoo on the forearm by Thom Wayne at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 13248, "title": "Sailing Ship Traditional Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/sailing-ship-traditional-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sailing-ship-traditional-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C858&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "ship", "name": "Ship" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2852, "name": "Thom Wayne", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/thom-wayne/" }, "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 sailing ship, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Thom Wayne at Three Kings Brooklyn.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "ship", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Sailing ship", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "ship", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "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 two skulls tattoo on the upper arm by Thom Wayne at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 13239, "title": "Two Skulls Illustrative Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/two-skulls-illustrative-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/two-skulls-illustrative-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C907&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "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": 2852, "name": "Thom Wayne", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/thom-wayne/" }, "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 illustrative tattoo of two skulls, plus smaller details: smoke, placed on the upper arm. Done in black and grey. By Thom Wayne at Three Kings Brooklyn.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 80, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "cloud", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Two skulls", "estimated_visual_share": 80, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Smoke", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "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": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 80, "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": "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 Geometric mandala blocks tattoo on the forearm by Nelson Aviles at Black Atlas, Chicago; ≈$1,400–$1,900; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 12759, "title": "Mandala Blocks Geometric Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/mandala-blocks-geometric-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/mandala-blocks-geometric-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=500%2C748&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "geometric", "name": "Geometric" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "mandala", "name": "Mandala" }, { "slug": "sacred-geo", "name": "Sacred Geometry" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2787, "name": "Nelson Aviles", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/nelson-aviles/" }, "studio": { "id": 47, "name": "Black Atlas", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/blackatlas/", "city": "Chicago", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-02", "description": "A geometric tattoo of mandala blocks with sacred geometry grid, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Nelson Aviles at Black Atlas.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "style", "style": [ { "slug": "geometric", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "mandala", "estimated_visual_share": 65, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "sacred-geo", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 5, "elements": [ { "what": "Mandala blocks", "estimated_visual_share": 65, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Sacred geometry grid", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "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": "mandala", "estimated_visual_share": 65, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "geometric", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 100 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Geometric honeycomb tattoo on the forearm by Nelson Aviles at Black Atlas, Chicago; ≈$1,400–$1,900; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 12756, "title": "Honeycomb and Mandala Geometric Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/honeycomb-and-mandala-geometric-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/honeycomb-and-mandala-geometric-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=500%2C666&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "geometric", "name": "Geometric" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "hexagon", "name": "Hexagon" }, { "slug": "mandala", "name": "Mandala" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2787, "name": "Nelson Aviles", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/nelson-aviles/" }, "studio": { "id": 47, "name": "Black Atlas", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/blackatlas/", "city": "Chicago", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-02", "description": "A geometric tattoo of honeycomb with mandala, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Nelson Aviles at Black Atlas.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "geometric", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "hexagon", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "mandala", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 20, "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Honeycomb", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Mandala", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Chevron stripes", "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": "hexagon", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "geometric", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 100 }, "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 Realism woman with a hand over her mouth tattoo on the upper arm by Jcee Capila at The FALL, Vancouver; ≈CA$1,100–CA$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 12517, "title": "Woman with Hand Over Mouth and Mandala Realism Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/woman-with-hand-over-mouth-and-mandala-realism-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/woman-with-hand-over-mouth-and-mandala-realism-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=480%2C600&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "ornamental", "name": "Ornamental" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "woman", "name": "Female Figure" }, { "slug": "hands", "name": "Hands" }, { "slug": "mandala", "name": "Mandala" } ], "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": 2776, "name": "Jcee Capila", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jcee-capila/" }, "studio": { "id": 46, "name": "The FALL", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/thefall/", "city": "Vancouver", "country": "Canada" }, "published": "2026-10-02", "description": "A realism and ornamental tattoo of woman with a hand over her mouth with mandala crown and mandala at the elbow, placed on the upper arm. Done in black and grey. By Jcee Capila at The FALL.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "ornamental", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "mandala", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "woman", "estimated_visual_share": 28, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "hands", "estimated_visual_share": 28, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 15, "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Woman with a hand over her mouth", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Mandala crown and mandala at the elbow", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Shading and filler", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "mandala", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 60, "subject": 40 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "upper-arm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "mostly muscle, easy to keep still", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black & grey Geometric triangle lattice tattoo on the full sleeve by Emilio Hidalgo at The FALL, Vancouver; ≈CA$2,250–CA$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 12490, "title": "Triangle Lattice and Honeycomb Geometric Full Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/triangle-lattice-and-honeycomb-geometric-full-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/triangle-lattice-and-honeycomb-geometric-full-sleeve-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=436%2C600&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "geometric", "name": "Geometric" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "hexagon", "name": "Hexagon" }, { "slug": "sacred-geo", "name": "Sacred Geometry" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2775, "name": "Emilio Hidalgo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/emilio-hidalgo/" }, "studio": { "id": 46, "name": "The FALL", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/thefall/", "city": "Vancouver", "country": "Canada" }, "published": "2026-10-02", "description": "A geometric tattoo of triangle lattice with honeycomb, placed on the full sleeve. Done in black and grey. By Emilio Hidalgo at The FALL.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "geometric", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "sacred-geo", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "hexagon", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Triangle lattice", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Honeycomb", "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": "sacred-geo", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "geometric", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 100 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 18, "hours_max": 31, "sessions": 6, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "full-sleeve", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "moderate (large area)", "visibility": "visible in short sleeves", "why": "most of the arm is mild, but the inner elbow and wrist are sharp", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Illustrative mountain landscape tattoo on the forearm by Katie Davis at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$300–$350; ≈2.5–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 10351, "title": "Mountain Landscape and Bird Illustrative Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/mountain-landscape-and-bird-illustrative-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mountain-landscape-and-bird-illustrative-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "leaf", "name": "Leaves & Branches" }, { "slug": "mountain", "name": "Mountains" }, { "slug": "tree", "name": "Tree" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2722, "name": "Katie Davis", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/katie-davis/" }, "studio": { "id": 39, "name": "Salvation Tattoo Gallery", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/salvationtattoo/", "city": "Richmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "An illustrative tattoo of mountain Landscape, plus smaller details: foliage, pine Trees, songbird, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Katie Davis at Salvation Tattoo Gallery.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "mountain", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "tree", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 5, "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Mountain Landscape", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Foliage", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Pine Trees", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Songbird", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Berries", "estimated_visual_share": 5, "tier": "accent", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Frame", "estimated_visual_share": 5, "tier": "accent", "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": "mountain", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 15.5999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375, "size_range_cm": [ 11.699999999999999289457264239899814128875732421875, 25.39999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 2 × visible forearm width (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "peaceful": 0.8000000000000000444089209850062616169452667236328125 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 55, "grey": 45 }, "ink_palette_note": "Ink colours and their approximate share of the inked area, read from the photo (only colours TatSeek is fairly sure of). Steps of 5.", "detail": { "score": 60, "level": "Detailed", "note": "Labour per square centimetre, 0–100, independent of size: line → fill → shading → realistic texture, density, colour transitions, precision. Size is a separate field." }, "defined_by": { "subject": 65, "style": 20, "mood": 15 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v4.1", "label": "TatSeek Vision Scan v4", "note": "Elements with shares, mood, size measured against the body, lettering, ink palette and detail level." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 2.5, "hours_max": 5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈2.5–5 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the measured size and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Small black & grey Minimalism paw print tattoo on the forearm by Sam Coetzee at Fine Line, Durban; ≈0.5–1 h, 1 session.", "id": 9358, "title": "Paw Print Minimalism Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/paw-print-minimalism-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/paw-print-minimalism-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "minimalism", "name": "Minimalism" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": { "code": "small", "label": "Small (up to 10cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2641, "name": "Sam Coetzee", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/sam-coetzee/" }, "studio": { "id": 33, "name": "Fine Line", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/finelinetattoo/", "city": "Durban", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-23", "description": "A minimalism tattoo of paw Print, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Sam Coetzee at Fine Line.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "minimalism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "paw print", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Paw Print", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_style": { "slug": "minimalism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 4.70000000000000017763568394002504646778106689453125, "size_range_cm": [ 4, 5.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625 ], "size_confidence": "h", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.6 × visible forearm width (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "cute": 0.5 }, "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": 15, "level": "Simple", "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": 65, "style": 30, "mood": 5 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v4.1", "label": "TatSeek Vision Scan v4", "note": "Elements with shares, mood, size measured against the body, lettering, ink palette and detail level." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 0.5, "hours_max": 1, "sessions": 1, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈0.5–1 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": "Small black & grey Fine Line male figure tattoo on the forearm by TMac at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 8806, "title": "Robed Figure Fine Line Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/robed-figure-fine-line-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/robed-figure-fine-line-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": { "code": "small", "label": "Small (up to 10cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2464, "name": "TMac", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/tmac/" }, "studio": { "id": 31, "name": "Trade Mark Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trade-mark-tattoo/", "city": "Durban", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-23", "description": "Fine line style tattoo of a male figure on the forearm, done in black & grey. By TMac at Trade Mark Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Male Figure", "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": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "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": 1, "hours_max": 1.5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈1–1.5 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Fine Line moon tattoo on the forearm by TMac at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 8803, "title": "Pomegranate & Moon Phases Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/pomegranate-moon-phases-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pomegranate-moon-phases-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "moon", "name": "Moon" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2464, "name": "TMac", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/tmac/" }, "studio": { "id": 31, "name": "Trade Mark Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trade-mark-tattoo/", "city": "Durban", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-23", "description": "Fine line style tattoo of a moon on the forearm, done in black & grey. By TMac at Trade Mark Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "moon", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Moon", "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": "moon", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "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 & grey Traditional (Old School) cross tattoo on the upper arm by TMac at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 8800, "title": "Ornate Cross Dotwork Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/ornate-cross-dotwork-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ornate-cross-dotwork-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cross", "name": "Cross" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2464, "name": "TMac", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/tmac/" }, "studio": { "id": 31, "name": "Trade Mark Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trade-mark-tattoo/", "city": "Durban", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-23", "description": "Traditional (old school) style tattoo of a cross on the upper arm, done in black & grey. By TMac at Trade Mark Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cross", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Cross", "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": "cross", "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": "upper-arm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "mostly muscle, easy to keep still", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Fine Line skull tattoo on the forearm by TMac at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 8794, "title": "Skull Mace Dotwork Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/skull-mace-dotwork-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/skull-mace-dotwork-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "weapon", "name": "Other Weapons" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2464, "name": "TMac", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/tmac/" }, "studio": { "id": 31, "name": "Trade Mark Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trade-mark-tattoo/", "city": "Durban", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-23", "description": "Fine line style tattoo of an other weapons on the forearm, done in black & grey. By TMac at Trade Mark Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "weapon", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Skull", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Other Weapons", "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": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "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": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈2.5–4 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Realism snarling dog head tattoo on the forearm by TMac at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 8788, "title": "Dog Head Dotwork Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/dog-head-dotwork-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dog-head-dotwork-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "chain", "name": "Chain" }, { "slug": "dog", "name": "Dog" }, { "slug": "script", "name": "Non-Latin Script" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2464, "name": "TMac", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/tmac/" }, "studio": { "id": 31, "name": "Trade Mark Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trade-mark-tattoo/", "city": "Durban", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-23", "description": "A realism tattoo of snarling dog head, plus smaller details: dotted lettering, chain, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By TMac at Trade Mark Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dog", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "script", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "chain", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Snarling dog head", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Dotted lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Chain", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "dog", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 60, "style": 20, "text": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈2.5–4 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Illustrative woman face tattoo on the calf by Bryce at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban; ≈4–7 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 8710, "title": "Dripping Woman Face Illustrative Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/dripping-woman-face-illustrative-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dripping-woman-face-illustrative-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "woman", "name": "Female Figure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2461, "name": "Bryce", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/bryce/" }, "studio": { "id": 31, "name": "Trade Mark Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trade-mark-tattoo/", "city": "Durban", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-23", "description": "An illustrative tattoo of woman Face, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. By Bryce at Trade Mark Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "woman", "estimated_visual_share": 80, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 20, "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Woman Face", "estimated_visual_share": 80, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Ink Splatter", "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": "woman", "estimated_visual_share": 80, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 19.5, "size_range_cm": [ 14.5999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375, 24.300000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 1.65 × visible calf width (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "dark": 0.8000000000000000444089209850062616169452667236328125, "melancholic": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 85, "grey": 15 }, "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": 60, "level": "Detailed", "note": "Labour per square centimetre, 0–100, independent of size: line → fill → shading → realistic texture, density, colour transitions, precision. Size is a separate field." }, "defined_by": { "subject": 55, "style": 30, "mood": 15 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v4.1", "label": "TatSeek Vision Scan v4", "note": "Elements with shares, mood, size measured against the body, lettering, ink palette and detail level." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 4, "hours_max": 7, "sessions": 2, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈4–7 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the measured size and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "calf", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "visible in shorts", "why": "good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/" } }, { "summary": "Small black & grey Fine Line snake tattoo on the forearm by Paige at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 8686, "title": "Dotwork Snake Circle Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/dotwork-snake-circle-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dotwork-snake-circle-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": { "code": "small", "label": "Small (up to 10cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2460, "name": "Paige", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/paige/" }, "studio": { "id": 31, "name": "Trade Mark Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trade-mark-tattoo/", "city": "Durban", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-23", "description": "Fine line style tattoo of a snake on the forearm, done in black & grey. By Paige at Trade Mark Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "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": 0, "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": "fine-line", "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": 1, "hours_max": 1.5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈1–1.5 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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 Geometric mandala tattoo on the forearm by Junior at Royal Inked, Centurion; ≈R3,500–R7,500; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 8582, "title": "Sacred Geometry Dotwork Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/sacred-geometry-dotwork-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sacred-geometry-dotwork-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "geometric", "name": "Geometric" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "mandala", "name": "Mandala" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2416, "name": "Junior", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/junior/" }, "studio": { "id": 30, "name": "Royal Inked", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/royal-inked/", "city": "Centurion", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-23", "description": "This forearm piece combines geometric style with a mandala design, black & grey. By Junior at Royal Inked.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "geometric", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "mandala", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Mandala", "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": "mandala", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "geometric", "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": 6, "hours_max": 10, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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": "Black & grey Fine Line bow & arrow tattoo on the upper arm by Luke at Disciples Ink, Cape Town.", "id": 7890, "title": "Bow Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/bow-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bow-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C934&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "symbols", "name": "Symbols & Objects" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "dotwork", "name": "Dotwork" } ], "size": null, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1114, "name": "Luke", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/luke/" }, "studio": { "id": 22, "name": "Disciples Ink", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/disciplesink/", "city": "Cape Town", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-22", "description": "A black & grey fine line tattoo featuring a symbols & objects, placed on the upper arm. 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