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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 color Traditional (Old School) buildings & architecture tattoo on the calf by Mick O'Herien at Pure Ink, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 1654, "title": "Traditional House Tornado and Poppies", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/traditional-house-tornado-and-poppies/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/traditional-house-tornado-and-poppies.jpg?fit=700%2C751&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 208, "name": "Mick O'Herien", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/mick-oherien/" }, "studio": { "id": 4, "name": "Pure Ink", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/pureink/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-09", "description": "Traditional (old school) style tattoo on the calf, done in 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": "Medium color Traditional (Old School) flower tattoo on the hand by Mick O'Herien at Pure Ink, New York; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 1645, "title": "Lucky Rabbit’s Foot and Flowers Hand", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/american-traditional-piece-3/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/american-traditional-piece-2.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "symbols", "name": "Symbols & Objects" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "hand", "name": "Hand" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 208, "name": "Mick O'Herien", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/mick-oherien/" }, "studio": { "id": 4, "name": "Pure Ink", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/pureink/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-09", "description": "Traditional (old school) style tattoo of a flower on the hand, done in colorful. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "hand", "pain": 5, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Brutal", "healing": "harder (constant washing and use)", "visibility": "always visible", "why": "bone near the surface and skin that flexes constantly", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#hand" } }, { "summary": "Medium color Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the upper arm by Mick O'Herien at Pure Ink, New York; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 1636, "title": "Traditional Bird and Locket", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/american-traditional-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/american-traditional-piece.jpg?fit=700%2C751&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" } ], "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": 208, "name": "Mick O'Herien", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/mick-oherien/" }, "studio": { "id": 4, "name": "Pure Ink", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/pureink/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-09", "description": "Traditional (old school) style tattoo of a bird on the upper arm, done in colorful. By Mick O'Herien at Pure Ink.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Bird", "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": "bird", "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 color Traditional (Old School) pin-up tattoo on the upper arm by Zoe at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$750–$1,000; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 1281, "title": "Traditional Pinup Color Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/traditional-pinup-color-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_5270.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "pin-up", "name": "Pin-up" } ], "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": 149, "name": "Zoe", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/zoe/" }, "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 colorful traditional (old school) tattoo featuring a pin-up, placed on the upper arm. By Zoe at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "pin-up", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Pin-up", "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": "pin-up", "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": 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": "Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the upper arm by Zoe at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 1269, "title": "Traditional Bird and Jar Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/traditional-bird-and-jar-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_6621.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 149, "name": "Zoe", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/zoe/" }, "studio": { "id": 3, "name": "Malaka Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/malaka/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-08", "description": "A black & grey traditional (old school) tattoo featuring a bird, placed on the upper arm. By Zoe at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Bird", "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": "bird", "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": 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 Traditional (Old School) flower tattoo on the upper arm by Zoe at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 1254, "title": "Traditional Floral Envelope Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/traditional-floral-envelope-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_7123-1.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 149, "name": "Zoe", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/zoe/" }, "studio": { "id": 3, "name": "Malaka Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/malaka/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-08", "description": "A black & grey traditional (old school) tattoo featuring a flower, placed on the upper arm. By Zoe at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Flower", "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": "flower", "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": 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 with color accents Traditional (Old School) flower tattoo on the stomach by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,600–$2,400; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 454, "title": "Yin Yang Floral Stomach Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/yin-yang-floral-stomach-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1030.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "stomach", "name": "Stomach" } ], "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": 147, "name": "Paul", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/paul/" }, "studio": { "id": 3, "name": "Malaka Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/malaka/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-08", "description": "Traditional (old school) style tattoo of a flower on the stomach, done in black with color accents. By Paul at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "stomach", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 25, "elements": [ { "what": "Flower", "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": "flower", "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": 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": "stomach", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "moderate (waistbands)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "some cushioning but nerve-rich skin; the area stretches most over a lifetime", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#stomach" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) women's heads tattoo on the calf by Bryce Shearer at Icon Tattoo, Portland; ≈$950–$1,300; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 4572, "title": "Women Heads and Vases Traditional Legs", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/women-heads-and-vases-traditional-legs/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/women-heads-and-vases-traditional-legs-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "ornamental", "name": "Ornamental" }, { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "woman", "name": "Female Figure" }, { "slug": "mandala", "name": "Mandala" }, { "slug": "rose", "name": "Rose" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" }, { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1138, "name": "Bryce Shearer", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/bryce-shearer/" }, "studio": { "id": 23, "name": "Icon Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/icontattoo/", "city": "Portland", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-15", "description": "An old school and ornamental tattoo of women's heads with ornamental mandalas, plus smaller details: vases, roses, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. By Bryce Shearer at Icon Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 75, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "ornamental", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "woman", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "mandala", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "rose", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "vase", "estimated_visual_share": 20 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 50 }, { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 50 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Women's heads", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Ornamental mandalas", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Vases", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Roses", "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": 35, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 75, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 50, "style": 50 }, "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": 6, "hours_max": 10, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "calf", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "visible in shorts", "why": "good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) eagle, globe and anchor emblem tattoo on the upper arm by Dan Huber at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 14220, "title": "Eagle Globe and Anchor Emblem Traditional Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/eagle-globe-and-anchor-emblem-traditional-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/eagle-globe-and-anchor-emblem-traditional-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C708&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "logo", "name": "Logo & Emblem" }, { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" } ], "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": 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 and lettering tattoo of eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem with semper Fidelis banner, placed on the upper arm. Done in black and grey. Depicts United States Marine Corps (Eagle, Globe and Anchor, History). By Dan Huber at De La Ink.", "coverup": null, "entities": [ { "name": "United States Marine Corps", "kind": "real_person", "work": "Eagle, Globe and Anchor", "medium": "History", "estimated_visual_share": 70 } ], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "logo", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "quote", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Semper Fidelis banner", "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": "logo", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 55, "text": 25, "style": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "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 black & grey Traditional (Old School) ghostface in a hooded cloak tattoo on the calf by Ashtyn Ann at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$400–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 14127, "title": "Ghostface and LOVER Lettering Traditional Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/ghostface-and-lover-lettering-traditional-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ghostface-and-lover-lettering-traditional-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C674&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "film-tv", "name": "Film & TV" }, { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2877, "name": "Ashtyn Ann", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/ashtyn-ann/" }, "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 and lettering tattoo of Ghostface in a hooded cloak with LOVER lettering, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. Depicts Ghostface (Scream, Film/TV). 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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "film-tv", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 55, "text": 25, "style": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "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": "Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) guillotine tattoo on the calf by Jade at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R2,750–R3,300; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 5466, "title": "Eat the Rich Guillotine Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/eat-the-rich-guillotine-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/eat-the-rich-guillotine-calf-tattoo-photo.png?fit=700%2C941&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1337, "name": "Jade", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jade/" }, "studio": { "id": 25, "name": "Kak Lucky", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/kakluckytattoos/", "city": "Cape Town", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-16", "description": "An old school and lettering tattoo of guillotine with banner text, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. By Jade at Kak Lucky.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "quote", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "guillotine", "estimated_visual_share": 70 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Guillotine", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Banner text", "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": "quote", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 55, "text": 25, "style": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "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 color Traditional (Old School) wheels covered in eyes tattoo on the thigh by Anthony Papallo at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 13467, "title": "Eyed Wheels in Flames Traditional Thigh", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/eyed-wheels-in-flames-traditional-thigh/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/eyed-wheels-in-flames-traditional-thigh-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C688&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "angel", "name": "Angel" }, { "slug": "eye", "name": "Eye" }, { "slug": "fire", "name": "Fire & Flames" }, { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2859, "name": "Anthony Papallo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/anthony-papallo/" }, "studio": { "id": 48, "name": "Three Kings Brooklyn", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/threekingsbrooklyn/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "An old school and lettering tattoo of wheels covered in eyes with eyes, plus smaller details: flames, quote text, placed on the thigh. Done in full colour. By Anthony Papallo at Three Kings Brooklyn.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "angel", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "eye", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "fire", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "quote", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Wheels covered in eyes", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Eyes", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Flames", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Quote text", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "angel", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 40, "color": 35, "style": 15, "text": 10 }, "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 Traditional (Old School) flowers tattoo on the thigh by Molly Kelso at Black Atlas, Chicago; ≈$1,250–$1,750; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 12711, "title": "Black Flowers Traditional Thigh", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/black-flowers-traditional-thigh/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/black-flowers-traditional-thigh-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" }, { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "leaf", "name": "Leaves & Branches" } ], "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": 2786, "name": "Molly Kelso", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/molly-kelso/" }, "studio": { "id": 47, "name": "Black Atlas", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/blackatlas/", "city": "Chicago", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-02", "description": "An old school and blackwork tattoo of flowers with solid black leaves, placed on the thigh. Done in black and grey. By Molly Kelso at Black Atlas.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Flowers", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Solid black leaves", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "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": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 70, "style": 30 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 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": "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": "Small color Traditional (Old School) balls of yarn with knitting needles tattoo on the calf by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R1,050–R1,450; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 5750, "title": "Knit Fast Die Warm Yarn Balls Traditional Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/knit-fast-die-warm-yarn-balls-traditional-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/knit-fast-die-warm-yarn-balls-traditional-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "small", "label": "Small (up to 10cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1335, "name": "Gareth Doye", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/gareth/" }, "studio": { "id": 25, "name": "Kak Lucky", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/kakluckytattoos/", "city": "Cape Town", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-17", "description": "An old school and lettering tattoo of balls of yarn with knitting needles with banner text, placed on the calf. Done in full colour. By Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "quote", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "yarn", "estimated_visual_share": 60 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 90, "elements": [ { "what": "Balls of yarn with knitting needles", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Banner text", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "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": "quote", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 30, "color": 30, "text": 25, "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": 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": "calf", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "visible in shorts", "why": "good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black & grey Traditional (Old School) vase tattoo on the calf by Kellan Hides at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver; ≈CA$2,500–CA$3,500; ≈23–40 h, 7+ sessions.", "id": 14556, "title": "Vase and Plant Traditional Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/vase-and-plant-traditional-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/vase-and-plant-traditional-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=576%2C864&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" }, { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "leaf", "name": "Leaves & Branches" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2902, "name": "Kellan Hides", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/kellan-hides/" }, "studio": { "id": 51, "name": "Adrenaline Studios Granville", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/adrenalinegranville/", "city": "Vancouver", "country": "Canada" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "An old school and blackwork tattoo of vase with plant, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. By Kellan Hides at Adrenaline Studios Granville.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "vase", "estimated_visual_share": 55 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 70 }, { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 30 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Vase", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Plant", "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": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 49.2000000000000028421709430404007434844970703125, "size_range_cm": [ 36.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375, 61.5 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 1.2 × lower leg length, knee to ankle (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "peaceful": 0.299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 80, "grey": 20 }, "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": 55, "level": "Detailed", "note": "Labour per square centimetre, 0–100, independent of size: line → fill → shading → realistic texture, density, colour transitions, precision. Size is a separate field." }, "defined_by": { "subject": 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": "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": 23, "hours_max": 40, "sessions": 7, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈23–40 h, 7+ 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": "Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) two swallows tattoo on the back by Christos Tejada at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 13413, "title": "Swallows and Stave Sigil Traditional Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/swallows-and-stave-sigil-traditional-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/swallows-and-stave-sigil-traditional-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" }, { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "snake-charm", "name": "Talisman & Amulet" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2856, "name": "Christos Tejada", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/christos-tejada/" }, "studio": { "id": 48, "name": "Three Kings Brooklyn", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/threekingsbrooklyn/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "An old school and blackwork tattoo of two swallows with stave sigil, placed on the back. Done in black and grey. By Christos Tejada at Three Kings Brooklyn.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "snake-charm", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Two swallows", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Stave sigil", "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": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "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": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) bold-outline peony tattoo on the upper arm by Raven Lennox at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$1,600–$2,250; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 12381, "title": "Peony and Screaming Skull Traditional Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/peony-and-screaming-skull-traditional-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/peony-and-screaming-skull-traditional-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=697%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" }, { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "peony", "name": "Peony" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "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": 2770, "name": "Raven Lennox", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/raven-lennox/" }, "studio": { "id": 45, "name": "Real Gone", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/realgone/", "city": "Denver", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-02", "description": "An old school and realism tattoo of bold-outline peony with screaming skull, placed on the upper arm. Done in black and grey. By Raven Lennox at Real Gone.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "peony", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 5, "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Bold-outline peony", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Screaming skull", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Soft shading", "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": "peony", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 75, "style": 25 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "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": "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": "Small black & grey Traditional (Old School) cartoon figure in striped socks kicking tattoo on the hand by Anna Marin at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$150–$200; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 14055, "title": "Cartoon Figure and 2023 Numerals Traditional Hand", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/cartoon-figure-and-2023-numerals-traditional-hand/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cartoon-figure-and-2023-numerals-traditional-hand-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C1000&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "name-date", "name": "Name or Date" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "hand", "name": "Hand" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "small", "label": "Small (up to 10cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2878, "name": "Anna Marin", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/anna-marin/" }, "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 and lettering tattoo of cartoon figure in striped socks kicking with 2023 numerals on the knuckles, placed on the hand. Done in black and grey. By Anna Marin at De La Ink.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "name-date", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "character", "estimated_visual_share": 60 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "hand", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Cartoon figure in striped socks kicking", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "2023 numerals on the knuckles", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "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": "name-date", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 45, "text": 35, "style": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 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": "hand", "pain": 5, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Brutal", "healing": "harder (constant washing and use)", "visibility": "always visible", "why": "bone near the surface and skin that flexes constantly", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#hand" } }, { "summary": "Large color Traditional (Old School) buildings & architecture tattoo on the thigh by Jake Bray at Think Tank Tattoo, Denver; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 3985, "title": "Haunted House Thigh", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/haunted-house-thigh/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/haunted-house-thigh.jpg?fit=700%2C872&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "moon", "name": "Moon" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1006, "name": "Jake Bray", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jake-bray/" }, "studio": { "id": 19, "name": "Think Tank Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/thinktank/", "city": "Denver", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "Traditional (old school) style tattoo of a moon on the thigh, done in colorful. By Jake Bray at Think Tank Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "architecture", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "moon", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Buildings & Architecture", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Moon", "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": "architecture", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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) playing cards tattoo on the forearm by Jake Bray at Think Tank Tattoo, Denver; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 3979, "title": "Playing Cards and Landscape Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/playing-cards-and-landscape-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/playing-cards-and-landscape-forearm.jpg?fit=700%2C871&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "landscape", "name": "Landscape" } ], "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": 1006, "name": "Jake Bray", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jake-bray/" }, "studio": { "id": 19, "name": "Think Tank Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/thinktank/", "city": "Denver", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "Traditional (old school) style tattoo of a flower on the forearm, done in colorful. 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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 man portrait tattoo by Plata at Arrow & Sword, Seattle; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 14908, "title": "Bearded Man Portrait and Anchor Realism", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/bearded-man-portrait-and-anchor-realism/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bearded-man-portrait-and-anchor-realism-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C702&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" }, { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "anchor", "name": "Anchor" }, { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "portrait", "name": "Portrait" } ], "placement": [], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "stipple", "name": "Stippling" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2908, "name": "Plata", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/plata/" }, "studio": { "id": 52, "name": "Arrow & Sword", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/arrowandsword/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "A realism and old school tattoo of man portrait with anchor, plus smaller details: flower. Done in black and grey. 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Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v4.1", "label": "TatSeek Vision Scan v4", "note": "Elements with shares, mood, size measured against the body, lettering, ink palette and detail level." }, "photo_published": { "date": "2024-07", "basis": "url_path", "note": "When the photo was published by its source — not the date of the tattoo." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 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. 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