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The tattoo itself may spell it differently.", "ink_palette": { "black": 90, "grey": 10 }, "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": 50, "level": "Moderate", "note": "Labour per square centimetre, 0–100, independent of size: line → fill → shading → realistic texture, density, colour transitions, precision. Size is a separate field." }, "defined_by": { "subject": 70, "style": 15, "mood": 15 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "shoulder", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "thick deltoid muscle and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#shoulder" } }, { "summary": "Large color Illustrative faun tattoo on the thigh by Dustie Rose at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$950–$1,300; ≈7–13 h, 3+ sessions.", "id": 2162, "title": "Pan’s Labyrinth Faun Illustrative Thigh", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/pans-labyrinth-faun-illustrative-thigh/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pans-labyrinth-faun-illustrative-thigh-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=478%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "film-tv", "name": "Film & TV" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 345, "name": "Dustie Rose", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/dustie-rose/" }, "studio": { "id": 7, "name": "Four Flames", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/fourflames/", "city": "Redmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "An illustrative tattoo of faun, placed on the thigh. Done in full colour. Depicts The Faun (Pan's Labyrinth, Film/TV). By Dustie Rose at Four Flames.", "coverup": null, "entities": [ { "name": "The Faun", "kind": "character", "work": "Pan's Labyrinth", "medium": "Film/TV", "estimated_visual_share": null } ], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "film-tv", "estimated_visual_share": 95, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 5, "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 60, "elements": [ { "what": "Faun", "estimated_visual_share": 95, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Dots", "estimated_visual_share": 5, "tier": "accent", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "film-tv", "estimated_visual_share": 95, "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": 26.39999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375, "size_range_cm": [ 19.800000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125, 42.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.6 × thigh length, hip to knee (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "dark": 0.59999999999999997779553950749686919152736663818359375, "fierce": 0.299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875 }, "ink_palette": { "purple": 30, "black": 25, "blue": 20, "grey": 15, "green": 10 }, "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": 65, "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": 60, "color": 20, "style": 15, "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": 7, "hours_max": 13, "sessions": 3, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈7–13 h, 3+ 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": "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 black & grey Illustrative gnome smoking a pipe tattoo on the forearm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$650–$900; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 1023, "title": "Gnome Smoking a Pipe Illustrative Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/gnome-smoking-a-pipe-illustrative-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/gnome-smoking-a-pipe-illustrative-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C767&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cat", "name": "Cat" }, { "slug": "tree", "name": "Tree" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 146, "name": "Lim", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/lim/" }, "studio": { "id": 3, "name": "Malaka Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/malaka/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-08", "description": "An illustrative tattoo of gnome smoking a pipe, plus smaller details: tree trunk, sleeping black cat, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Lim at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "tree", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "cat", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "gnome", "estimated_visual_share": 55 } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 10, "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Gnome smoking a pipe", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Tree trunk", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Sleeping black cat", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Log", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "tree", "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": 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": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈2.5–4 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Illustrative black hole tattoo on the upper arm by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,600–$2,400; ≈9–15 h, 3+ sessions.", "id": 699, "title": "Black Hole and Clawed Hand Illustrative Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/black-hole-and-clawed-hand-illustrative-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/black-hole-and-clawed-hand-illustrative-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "hands", "name": "Hands" } ], "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": 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": "An illustrative tattoo of black hole with clawed hand, placed on the upper arm. Done in black and grey. By Paul at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "hands", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "black hole", "estimated_visual_share": 50 } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 15, "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 5, "elements": [ { "what": "Black hole", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Clawed hand", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Splatter", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Moon", "estimated_visual_share": 5, "tier": "accent", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "hands", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "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": 28.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375, "size_range_cm": [ 21.699999999999999289457264239899814128875732421875, 47 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.85 × upper arm length, shoulder to elbow (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "dark": 0.8000000000000000444089209850062616169452667236328125 }, "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": 65, "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": 60, "style": 25, "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": 9, "hours_max": 15, "sessions": 3, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈9–15 h, 3+ 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": "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 Illustrative bird tattoo on the forearm by Mike Bradshaw at True Love, Seattle; ≈$400–$500; ≈3.5–6 h, 1 session.", "id": 15255, "title": "Bird with Eye Illustrative Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/bird-with-eye-illustrative-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bird-with-eye-illustrative-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" }, { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "eye", "name": "Eye" }, { "slug": "leaf", "name": "Leaves & Branches" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "stipple", "name": "Stippling" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2924, "name": "Mike Bradshaw", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/mike-bradshaw/" }, "studio": { "id": 54, "name": "True Love", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trueloveseattle/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "An illustrative and blackwork tattoo of bird, plus smaller details: eye, leaves, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Mike Bradshaw at True Love.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 90, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "eye", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Bird", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Eye", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "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": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 90, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 17.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375, "size_range_cm": [ 13.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625, 22.300000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.7 × forearm length, elbow to wrist (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "dark": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 60, "grey": 40 }, "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": 65, "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": 3.5, "hours_max": 6, "sessions": 1, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈3.5–6 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": "Large black & grey Illustrative koi pair tattoo on the thigh by Mike Bradshaw at True Love, Seattle; ≈$1,050–$1,400; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 15251, "title": "Koi Pair and Lotus Illustrative Thigh", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/koi-pair-and-lotus-illustrative-thigh/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/koi-pair-and-lotus-illustrative-thigh-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C961&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "blackwork", "name": "Blackwork" }, { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "koi", "name": "Koi Fish" }, { "slug": "lotus", "name": "Lotus" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "stipple", "name": "Stippling" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2924, "name": "Mike Bradshaw", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/mike-bradshaw/" }, "studio": { "id": 54, "name": "True Love", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trueloveseattle/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "An illustrative and blackwork tattoo of koi Pair with lotus, placed on the thigh. Done in black and grey. By Mike Bradshaw at True Love.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 90, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "blackwork", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "koi", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "lotus", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 10, "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Koi Pair", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Lotus", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Black Dots", "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": "koi", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 90, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 23.10000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625, "size_range_cm": [ 17.300000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125, 37.5 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.55 × thigh length, hip to knee (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "peaceful": 0.59999999999999997779553950749686919152736663818359375, "spiritual": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 55, "grey": 45 }, "ink_palette_note": "Ink colours and their approximate share of the inked area, read from the photo (only colours TatSeek is fairly sure of). Steps of 5.", "detail": { "score": 70, "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": 60, "style": 35, "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": 6, "hours_max": 10, "sessions": 2, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈6–10 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": "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 black & grey Illustrative skeleton knight tarot card tattoo on the forearm by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 13633, "title": "Knight of Pentacles Skeleton Tarot Card Illustrative Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/knight-of-pentacles-skeleton-tarot-card-illustrative-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/knight-of-pentacles-skeleton-tarot-card-illustrative-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C525&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" }, { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "chain", "name": "Chain" }, { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" }, { "slug": "skeleton", "name": "Skeleton" } ], "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": 2870, "name": "Ash Reid", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/ash-reid/" }, "studio": { "id": 49, "name": "Loose Screw Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/loosescrewtattoo/", "city": "Richmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "An illustrative and lettering tattoo of skeleton knight tarot card with flowers, plus smaller details: knight of Pentacles banner, chain and pentacle, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 90, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skeleton", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "quote", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "chain", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Skeleton knight tarot card", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Flowers", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Knight of Pentacles banner", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Chain and pentacle", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "skeleton", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 90, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 70, "style": 20, "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": 3, "hours_max": 5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈3–5 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Illustrative snake tattoo on the forearm by Eric Priestley at True Love, Seattle; ≈$250–$300; ≈2–3 h, 1 session.", "id": 15188, "title": "Snake and Key Illustrative Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/snake-and-key-illustrative-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/snake-and-key-illustrative-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=687%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2928, "name": "Eric Priestley", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/eric-priestley/" }, "studio": { "id": 54, "name": "True Love", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trueloveseattle/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "An illustrative tattoo of snake with key, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Eric Priestley at True Love.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "key", "estimated_visual_share": 40 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Key", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 12.9000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625, "size_range_cm": [ 9.699999999999999289457264239899814128875732421875, 20.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 1.65 × visible forearm width (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "dark": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 100 }, "ink_palette_note": "Ink colours and their approximate share of the inked area, read from the photo (only colours TatSeek is fairly sure of). Steps of 5.", "detail": { "score": 40, "level": "Moderate", "note": "Labour per square centimetre, 0–100, independent of size: line → fill → shading → realistic texture, density, colour transitions, precision. Size is a separate field." }, "defined_by": { "subject": 80, "style": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v4.1", "label": "TatSeek Vision Scan v4", "note": "Elements with shares, mood, size measured against the body, lettering, ink palette and detail level." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 2, "hours_max": 3, "sessions": 1, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈2–3 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the measured size and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Medium color Illustrative sushi tattoo by Eric Priestley at True Love, Seattle; ≈$250–$300; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 15176, "title": "Sushi and Mountain Illustrative", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/sushi-and-mountain-illustrative/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sushi-and-mountain-illustrative-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cloud", "name": "Clouds & Smoke" }, { "slug": "food", "name": "Food & Drink" }, { "slug": "mountain", "name": "Mountains" } ], "placement": [], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2928, "name": "Eric Priestley", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/eric-priestley/" }, "studio": { "id": 54, "name": "True Love", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trueloveseattle/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "An illustrative tattoo of sushi with mountain and cloud. Done in full colour. By Eric Priestley at True Love.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "food", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "mountain", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "cloud", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Sushi", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Mountain", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Cloud", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "food", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "mood": { "funny": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625, "peaceful": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 50, "blue": 45, "grey": 5 }, "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": 50, "level": "Moderate", "note": "Labour per square centimetre, 0–100, independent of size: line → fill → shading → realistic texture, density, colour transitions, precision. Size is a separate field." }, "defined_by": { "subject": 65, "color": 20, "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": "v4.1", "label": "TatSeek Vision Scan v4", "note": "Elements with shares, mood, size measured against the body, lettering, ink palette and detail level." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "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." } }, { "summary": "Small color Illustrative window tattoo on the upper arm by Luna at True Love, Seattle; ≈$200–$250; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 15095, "title": "Window Sunset Illustrative Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/window-sunset-illustrative-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/window-sunset-illustrative-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C799&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cloud", "name": "Clouds & Smoke" }, { "slug": "leaf", "name": "Leaves & Branches" }, { "slug": "sun", "name": "Sun" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "small", "label": "Small (up to 10cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2921, "name": "Luna", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/luna/" }, "studio": { "id": 54, "name": "True Love", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trueloveseattle/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "An illustrative tattoo of window, plus smaller details: sun, clouds, houseplant, placed on the upper arm. Done in full colour. By Luna at True Love.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "sun", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "cloud", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "window", "estimated_visual_share": 50 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 90, "elements": [ { "what": "Window", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Sun", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Clouds", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Houseplant", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Sparkles", "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": "sun", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "supporting", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 8.199999999999999289457264239899814128875732421875, "size_range_cm": [ 6.0999999999999996447286321199499070644378662109375, 13.300000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.8 × visible upper arm width (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "peaceful": 0.8000000000000000444089209850062616169452667236328125, "cute": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625 }, "ink_palette": { "purple": 35, "blue": 20, "pink": 15, "yellow": 10, "green": 10, "black": 10 }, "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": 50, "level": "Moderate", "note": "Labour per square centimetre, 0–100, independent of size: line → fill → shading → realistic texture, density, colour transitions, precision. Size is a separate field." }, "defined_by": { "subject": 50, "color": 25, "mood": 15, "style": 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": "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": 1, "hours_max": 1.5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈1–1.5 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": "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 Illustrative blue figure tattoo on the upper arm by Jason Middelton at True Love, Seattle; ≈$1,000–$1,400; ≈5–8 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 15062, "title": "Eye in Triangle and Blue Figure Illustrative Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/eye-in-triangle-and-blue-figure-illustrative-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/eye-in-triangle-and-blue-figure-illustrative-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C963&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eye", "name": "Eye" }, { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "tree", "name": "Tree" }, { "slug": "triangle", "name": "Triangle" }, { "slug": "wings", "name": "Wings" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2916, "name": "Jason Middelton", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jason-middelton/" }, "studio": { "id": 54, "name": "True Love", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trueloveseattle/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "An illustrative tattoo of blue Figure, plus smaller details: branches, eye in Triangle, wings, placed on the upper arm. Done in full colour. By Jason Middelton at True Love.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "tree", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "wings", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 15, "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 70, "elements": [ { "what": "Blue Figure", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Branches", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Eye in Triangle", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Arch Frame", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Wings", "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": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 21.10000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625, "size_range_cm": [ 15.800000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125, 34.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.65 × upper arm length, shoulder to elbow (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "spiritual": 0.59999999999999997779553950749686919152736663818359375, "fierce": 0.299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875 }, "ink_palette": { "blue": 30, "black": 20, "green": 15, "orange": 15, "yellow": 10, "grey": 10 }, "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": 50, "color": 25, "style": 20, "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": 5, "hours_max": 8, "sessions": 2, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈5–8 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": "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 Illustrative headless angel tattoo on the ribs & side by Jason Middelton at True Love, Seattle; ≈$1,000–$1,400; ≈6–11 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 15047, "title": "Headless Winged Angel Illustrative Ribs", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/headless-winged-angel-illustrative-ribs/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/headless-winged-angel-illustrative-ribs-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C978&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "angel", "name": "Angel" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "ribs", "name": "Ribs & Side" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "engraving", "name": "Engraving / Etching" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2916, "name": "Jason Middelton", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jason-middelton/" }, "studio": { "id": 54, "name": "True Love", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trueloveseattle/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "An illustrative tattoo of headless Angel with nails, placed on the ribs & side. Done in black and grey. By Jason Middelton at True Love.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "angel", "estimated_visual_share": 75, "confidence": "likely" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "nail", "estimated_visual_share": 25 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "ribs", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Headless Angel", "estimated_visual_share": 75, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Nails", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "angel", "estimated_visual_share": 75, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 27.300000000000000710542735760100185871124267578125, "size_range_cm": [ 16.39999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375, 38.2000000000000028421709430404007434844970703125 ], "size_confidence": "l", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.6 × back length, neck to waist (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "dark": 0.5, "spiritual": 0.5 }, "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": 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": 75, "style": 20, "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": 6, "hours_max": 11, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈6–11 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": "ribs", "pain": 5, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Brutal", "healing": "moderate (clothing friction)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "thin skin over bone, and breathing moves the skin", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#ribs" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black & grey Illustrative pangolin tattoo on the calf by Chloe Rozo at True Love, Seattle; ≈$2,500–$3,500; ≈11–19 h, 4+ sessions.", "id": 15023, "title": "Pangolin and Mouse Illustrative Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/pangolin-and-mouse-illustrative-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pangolin-and-mouse-illustrative-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "leaf", "name": "Leaves & Branches" }, { "slug": "mushroom", "name": "Mushroom" }, { "slug": "rat", "name": "Rat & Mouse" } ], "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": 2919, "name": "Chloe Rozo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/chloe-rozo/" }, "studio": { "id": 54, "name": "True Love", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trueloveseattle/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "An illustrative tattoo of pangolin with shelf Fungi, plus smaller details: mouse, leaves, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. By Chloe Rozo at True Love.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "mushroom", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "rat", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "likely" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "pangolin", "estimated_visual_share": 35 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Pangolin", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Shelf Fungi", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Mouse", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Leaves", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Blackberry", "estimated_visual_share": 5, "tier": "accent", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "mushroom", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 32.7999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875, "size_range_cm": [ 24.60000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625, 53.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.8 × lower leg length, knee to ankle (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "peaceful": 0.5, "cute": 0.299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 65, "grey": 35 }, "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": 65, "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": 75, "style": 20, "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": 11, "hours_max": 19, "sessions": 4, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈11–19 h, 4+ 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": "Medium black & grey Illustrative sheep tattoo on the upper arm by Chloe Rozo at True Love, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈3.5–6 h, 1 session.", "id": 15014, "title": "Woolly Sheep Illustrative Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/woolly-sheep-illustrative-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/woolly-sheep-illustrative-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "leaf", "name": "Leaves & Branches" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2919, "name": "Chloe Rozo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/chloe-rozo/" }, "studio": { "id": 54, "name": "True Love", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trueloveseattle/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "An illustrative tattoo of sheep with sprigs, placed on the upper arm. Done in black and grey. By Chloe Rozo at True Love.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "sheep", "estimated_visual_share": 75 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Sheep", "estimated_visual_share": 75, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Sprigs", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 17.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375, "size_range_cm": [ 13.4000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625, 29 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.55 × upper arm length, shoulder to elbow (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "cute": 0.59999999999999997779553950749686919152736663818359375, "funny": 0.299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 75, "grey": 25 }, "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": 50, "level": "Moderate", "note": "Labour per square centimetre, 0–100, independent of size: line → fill → shading → realistic texture, density, colour transitions, precision. Size is a separate field." }, "defined_by": { "subject": 70, "style": 20, "mood": 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": "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": 3.5, "hours_max": 6, "sessions": 1, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈3.5–6 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": "upper-arm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "mostly muscle, easy to keep still", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size color Illustrative rainbow fronds tattoo on the thigh by Chloe Rozo at True Love, Seattle; ≈$2,500–$3,500; ≈10–18 h, 3+ sessions.", "id": 14999, "title": "Rainbow Fronds Illustrative Thigh", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/rainbow-fronds-illustrative-thigh/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/rainbow-fronds-illustrative-thigh-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "leaf", "name": "Leaves & Branches" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2919, "name": "Chloe Rozo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/chloe-rozo/" }, "studio": { "id": 54, "name": "True Love", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trueloveseattle/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "An illustrative tattoo of rainbow Fronds, placed on the thigh. Done in full colour. By Chloe Rozo at True Love.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Rainbow Fronds", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "tier": "lead", "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": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 33.60000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625, "size_range_cm": [ 25.199999999999999289457264239899814128875732421875, 54.60000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.8 × thigh length, hip to knee (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "peaceful": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625 }, "ink_palette": { "red": 20, "purple": 20, "blue": 20, "orange": 15, "pink": 10, "green": 10, "yellow": 5 }, "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": 45, "level": "Moderate", "note": "Labour per square centimetre, 0–100, independent of size: line → fill → shading → realistic texture, density, colour transitions, precision. Size is a separate field." }, "defined_by": { "subject": 50, "color": 35, "style": 15 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "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": 10, "hours_max": 18, "sessions": 3, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈10–18 h, 3+ 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": "thigh", "pain": 1, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Barely there", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "thick muscle and fat cushion most of it", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#thigh" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Illustrative bandaged skeletal figure tattoo on the thigh by Adam Rhodes at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 14016, "title": "Bandaged Skeleton and Grinning Creature Illustrative Thigh", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/bandaged-skeleton-and-grinning-creature-illustrative-thigh/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bandaged-skeleton-and-grinning-creature-illustrative-thigh-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C925&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skeleton", "name": "Skeleton" } ], "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": 2874, "name": "Adam Rhodes", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/adam-rhodes/" }, "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 illustrative tattoo of bandaged skeletal figure with grinning creature, placed on the thigh. Done in black and grey. By Adam Rhodes at De La Ink.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skeleton", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "likely" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "creature", "estimated_visual_share": 45 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Bandaged skeletal figure", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Grinning creature", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "skeleton", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "illustrative", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 80, "style": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "thigh", "pain": 1, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Barely there", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "thick muscle and fat cushion most of it", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#thigh" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Illustrative one-eyed tentacled creature tattoo on the forearm by Adam Rhodes at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 13992, "title": "One-Eyed Tentacled Creature Illustrative Hand", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/one-eyed-tentacled-creature-illustrative-hand/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/one-eyed-tentacled-creature-illustrative-hand-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=575%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "illustrative", "name": "Illustrative" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "octopus", "name": "Octopus & Squid" }, { "slug": "triangle", "name": "Triangle" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" }, { "slug": "hand", "name": "Hand" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2874, "name": "Adam Rhodes", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/adam-rhodes/" }, "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 illustrative tattoo of one-eyed tentacled creature, plus smaller details: triangle and stars, placed on the forearm. 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