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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": "Black & grey New School male figure tattoo on the forearm by Brandon Heuser at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.", "id": 11349, "title": "Smoking Man with Dragon Smoke Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/smoking-man-with-dragon-smoke-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/smoking-man-with-dragon-smoke-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "new-school", "name": "New School" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dragon", "name": "Dragon" }, { "slug": "woman", "name": "Female Figure" }, { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": null, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2750, "name": "Brandon Heuser", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/brandon-heuser/" }, "studio": { "id": 42, "name": "Great Lakes Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/greatlakestattoo/", "city": "Chicago", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-30", "description": "A black & grey new school tattoo featuring a male figure, placed on the forearm. 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It depicts Jareth the Goblin King (Film/TV — Labyrinth (1986), played by David Bowie). 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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": "Sleeve-size black with color accents Trash Polka male figure tattoo on the calf by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 573, "title": "Obey Giant Face Trash Polka Leg Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/obey-giant-face-trash-polka-leg-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/obey-giant-face-trash-polka-leg-sleeve-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "trash-polka", "name": "Trash Polka" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "crown", "name": "Crown" }, { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "portrait", "name": "Portrait" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" }, { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 26, "name": "George Drone", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/george-supreme-drone/" }, "studio": { "id": 3, "name": "Malaka Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/malaka/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-08", "description": "A black with color accents trash polka tattoo featuring a male figure, placed on the calf. It depicts Obey Giant (André the Giant) (Street art — Shepard Fairey (Obey Giant)). By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [ { "name": "Obey Giant (André the Giant)", "kind": "character", "work": "Shepard Fairey", "medium": "Street art", "estimated_visual_share": 45 } ], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "trash-polka", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "crown", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 60 }, { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 40 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 25, "elements": [ { "what": "Male Figure", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Crown", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "trash-polka", "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": 18, "hours_max": 31, "sessions": 6, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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": "Color Traditional (Old School) male figure tattoo on the back by Nick Colella at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.", "id": 11046, "title": "Eagle-Man and Panther-Snake Traditional Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/eagle-man-and-panther-snake-traditional-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/eagle-man-and-panther-snake-traditional-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=600%2C600&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "celestial", "name": "Celestial" }, { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "panther", "name": "Panther & Leopard" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": null, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2743, "name": "Nick Colella", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/nick-colella/" }, "studio": { "id": 42, "name": "Great Lakes Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/greatlakestattoo/", "city": "Chicago", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-30", "description": "A colorful traditional (old school) tattoo featuring a male figure, placed on the back. By Nick Colella at Great Lakes Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "panther", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Male Figure", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Panther & Leopard", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Bird", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) warrior in blue tattoo on the back by Aaron Bell at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 9871, "title": "Japanese Bodysuit Back and Legs", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/japanese-bodysuit-back-and-legs-5/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/japanese-bodysuit-back-and-legs-5-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C355&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "ocean", "name": "Ocean & Waves" }, { "slug": "tiger", "name": "Tiger" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" }, { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2703, "name": "Aaron Bell", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/aaron-bell/" }, "studio": { "id": 37, "name": "Slave to the Needle Wallingford", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/slavetotheneedle-wallingford/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "A japanese tattoo of warrior in blue with waves, plus smaller details: tiger, placed on the back. Done in full colour. By Aaron Bell at Slave to the Needle Wallingford.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "ocean", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "tiger", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 20, "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 70 }, { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 30 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Warrior in blue", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Waves", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Lightning and fire", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Tiger", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "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": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 40, "color": 35, "style": 25 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 18, "hours_max": 31, "sessions": 6, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Small black & grey Fine Line bearded man resting his head on his hand tattoo on the forearm by Michelle at Birdhouse Tattoo, Portland; ≈$50–$150; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 7592, "title": "Bearded Man and Feathers Fine Line Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/bearded-man-and-feathers-fine-line-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bearded-man-and-feathers-fine-line-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "feather", "name": "Feather" }, { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "small", "label": "Small (up to 10cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2131, "name": "Michelle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/michelle/" }, "studio": { "id": 28, "name": "Birdhouse Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/birdhouse-tattoo/", "city": "Portland", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-22", "description": "A fine line tattoo of bearded man resting his head on his hand with small bird, plus smaller details: feathers, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Michelle at Birdhouse Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "feather", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "likely" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 20, "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Bearded man resting his head on his hand", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Small bird", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Ladder-like grid lines", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Feathers", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 65, "style": 35 }, "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": "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 color New School male figure tattoo on the thigh by Julie Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 2874, "title": "Fox Mulder X-Files Thigh", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/fox-mulder-x-files-thigh/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fox-mulder-x-files-thigh-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "new-school", "name": "New School" }, { "slug": "surrealism", "name": "Surrealism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "film-tv", "name": "Film & TV" }, { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "portrait", "name": "Portrait" } ], "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": 602, "name": "Julie Sas", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/julie-sas/" }, "studio": { "id": 12, "name": "West Seattle Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/westseattle/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "A colorful new school and surrealism tattoo featuring a male figure, placed on the thigh. It depicts Fox Mulder (Film/TV — The X-Files). By Julie Sas at West Seattle Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [ { "name": "Fox Mulder", "kind": "character", "work": "The X-Files", "medium": "Film/TV", "franchise": "The X-Files", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "same_as": [ "https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2738" ] } ], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "new-school", "estimated_visual_share": 65, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "surrealism", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "fox", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "film-tv", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Male Figure", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Fox", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Film & TV", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "new-school", "estimated_visual_share": 65, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "thigh", "pain": 1, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Barely there", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "thick muscle and fat cushion most of it", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#thigh" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Realism rowboat tattoo on the upper arm by Anthony Pulitano at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 13600, "title": "Ship of Fools Realism Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/ship-of-fools-realism-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ship-of-fools-realism-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C525&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "ocean", "name": "Ocean & Waves" }, { "slug": "owl", "name": "Owl" }, { "slug": "ship", "name": "Ship" } ], "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": 2868, "name": "Anthony Pulitano", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/anthony-pulitano/" }, "studio": { "id": 49, "name": "Loose Screw Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/loosescrewtattoo/", "city": "Richmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A realism tattoo of rowboat with hooded and costumed figures rowing, plus smaller details: waves, owl on the mast, placed on the upper arm. Done in black and grey. By Anthony Pulitano at Loose Screw Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "ship", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "ocean", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "owl", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Rowboat", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Hooded and costumed figures rowing", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Waves", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Owl on the mast", "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": "ship", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 80, "style": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "upper-arm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "mostly muscle, easy to keep still", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Large color Realism bilbo baggins portrait tattoo on the forearm by Sage Raul at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$1,750–$2,400; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 12327, "title": "Bilbo Baggins at Bag End Realism Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/bilbo-baggins-at-bag-end-realism-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bilbo-baggins-at-bag-end-realism-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C789&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "architecture", "name": "Buildings & Architecture" }, { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "portrait", "name": "Portrait" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2767, "name": "Sage Raul", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/sage-raul/" }, "studio": { "id": 45, "name": "Real Gone", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/realgone/", "city": "Denver", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-02", "description": "A realism tattoo of Bilbo Baggins portrait with round door of Bag End, placed on the forearm. Done in full colour. Depicts Bilbo Baggins (The Hobbit, Film/TV) and Bag End (The Hobbit, Film/TV). By Sage Raul at Real Gone.", "coverup": null, "entities": [ { "name": "Bilbo Baggins", "kind": "character", "work": "The Hobbit", "medium": "Film/TV", "estimated_visual_share": 60 }, { "name": "Bag End", "kind": "character", "work": "The Hobbit", "medium": "Film/TV", "estimated_visual_share": 35 } ], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "architecture", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Bilbo Baggins portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Round door of Bag End", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Flowers", "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": "architecture", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 50, "color": 35, "style": 15 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. 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Done in full colour. 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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "pin-up", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 45, "color": 35, "style": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. 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Done in full colour. 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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 28, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 75, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 45, "subject": 30, "color": 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": 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. 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Done in black and grey. 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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "dragon", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "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": 18, "hours_max": 31, "sessions": 6, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "full-sleeve", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "moderate (large area)", "visibility": "visible in short sleeves", "why": "most of the arm is mild, but the inner elbow and wrist are sharp", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) skull with a snake tattoo on the calf by Anna Marin at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$300–$450; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 14085, "title": "Skull with Snake and Surfer Traditional Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/skull-with-snake-and-surfer-traditional-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/skull-with-snake-and-surfer-traditional-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C935&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "ocean", "name": "Ocean & Waves" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "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": 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 tattoo of skull with a snake with surfer figure holding a surfboard, plus smaller details: waves, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. By Anna Marin at De La Ink.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "ocean", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Skull with a snake", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Surfer figure holding a surfboard", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Waves", "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": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "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": 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": "Sleeve-size black & grey Realism harry potter portrait tattoo on the calf by Gage Turner at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$3,600–$4,700; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 12438, "title": "Harry Potter and Voldemort Collage Realism Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/harry-potter-and-voldemort-collage-realism-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/harry-potter-and-voldemort-collage-realism-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "film-tv", "name": "Film & TV" }, { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "portrait", "name": "Portrait" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "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": 2773, "name": "Gage Turner", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/gage-turner/" }, "studio": { "id": 45, "name": "Real Gone", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/realgone/", "city": "Denver", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-02", "description": "A realism tattoo of Harry Potter portrait with voldemort face, plus smaller details: skull, deathly Hallows sign with birds, snake, placed on the calf. Done in black and grey. Depicts Harry Potter. By Gage Turner at Real Gone.", "coverup": null, "entities": [ { "name": "Harry Potter", "kind": "character", "work": "Harry Potter", "medium": "Film/TV", "estimated_visual_share": 35 } ], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 27, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 27, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "film-tv", "estimated_visual_share": 12, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 55 }, { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 45 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Harry Potter portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Voldemort face", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Skull", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Deathly Hallows sign with birds", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Snake", "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": 27, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 80, "style": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 18, "hours_max": 31, "sessions": 6, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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": "Black & grey Realism classical vase tattoo on the full sleeve by Amalie Arsinevici at Monolith Studio, New York City.", "id": 11719, "title": "Classical Vase Realism Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/classical-vase-realism-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/classical-vase-realism-sleeve-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "architecture", "name": "Buildings & Architecture" }, { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": null, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2757, "name": "Amalie Arsinevici", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/amalie-arsinevici/" }, "studio": { "id": 43, "name": "Monolith Studio", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/monolithstudio/", "city": "New York City", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-30", "description": "A realism tattoo of classical vase with statues, plus smaller details: architecture, placed on the full sleeve. Done in black and grey. By Amalie Arsinevici at Monolith Studio.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "architecture", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "likely" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "vase", "estimated_visual_share": 45 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Classical vase", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Statues", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Architecture", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 80, "style": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "full-sleeve", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "moderate (large area)", "visibility": "visible in short sleeves", "why": "most of the arm is mild, but the inner elbow and wrist are sharp", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size color Trash Polka warrior tattoo on the calf by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈70–121 h, 21+ sessions.", "id": 570, "title": "Warrior and Obey Face Trash Polka Leg Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/warrior-and-obey-face-trash-polka-leg-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/warrior-and-obey-face-trash-polka-leg-sleeve-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" }, { "slug": "trash-polka", "name": "Trash Polka" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "crown", "name": "Crown" }, { "slug": "logo", "name": "Logo & Emblem" }, { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" }, { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 26, "name": "George Drone", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/george-supreme-drone/" }, "studio": { "id": 3, "name": "Malaka Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/malaka/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-08", "description": "A trash polka and realism tattoo of warrior with obey face, plus smaller details: crown, placed on the calf. Done in full colour. By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "trash-polka", "estimated_visual_share": 65, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "logo", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "crown", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 30, "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 50 }, { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 50 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 60, "elements": [ { "what": "Warrior", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Brush strokes", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Obey face", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Crown", "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": 35, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "trash-polka", "estimated_visual_share": 65, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 81.7000000000000028421709430404007434844970703125, "size_range_cm": [ 61.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875, 132.80000000000001136868377216160297393798828125 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 1.9 × lower leg length, knee to ankle (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "fierce": 0.59999999999999997779553950749686919152736663818359375 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 25, "orange": 20, "red": 20, "grey": 15, "blue": 10, "yellow": 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": 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": { "style": 40, "subject": 35, "color": 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": 70, "hours_max": 121, "sessions": 21, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈70–121 h, 21+ 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": "Geometric male figure tattoo on the forearm by Oscar Akermo at Monolith Studio, New York City.", "id": 11609, "title": "Split Face Geometric Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/split-face-geometric-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/split-face-geometric-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C525&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "geometric", "name": "Geometric" }, { "slug": "surrealism", "name": "Surrealism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "pattern", "name": "Pattern & Ornament" }, { "slug": "wings", "name": "Wings" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [], "technique": [], "size": null, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2755, "name": "Oscar Akermo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/oscar-akermo/" }, "studio": { "id": 43, "name": "Monolith Studio", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/monolithstudio/", "city": "New York City", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-30", "description": "This forearm piece combines geometric and surrealism style with a male figure design. By Oscar Akermo at Monolith Studio.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "geometric", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "surrealism", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "wings", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "elements": [ { "what": "Male Figure", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Wings", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "geometric", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "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 Surrealism male figure tattoo on the forearm by Tomek Glinski at Liquid Amber, Vancouver; ≈CA$1,250–CA$1,700; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 10295, "title": "Split Face Surrealism Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/split-face-surrealism-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/split-face-surrealism-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C757&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "surrealism", "name": "Surrealism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "portrait", "name": "Portrait" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2719, "name": "Tomek Glinski", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/tomek-glinski/" }, "studio": { "id": 38, "name": "Liquid Amber", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/liquidamber/", "city": "Vancouver", "country": "Canada" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "This forearm piece combines surrealism style with a male figure design, black & grey. By Tomek Glinski at Liquid Amber.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "surrealism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Male Figure", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "surrealism", "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. 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