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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 abstract splatter tattoo on the full sleeve by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 837, "title": "Cranes Trash Polka Full Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/cranes-trash-polka-full-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cranes-trash-polka-full-sleeve-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" }, { "slug": "trash-polka", "name": "Trash Polka" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "circle", "name": "Circle" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "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 trash polka and japanese tattoo of flying cranes, plus smaller details: red circle, placed on the full sleeve. Done in black with colour accents. By George Drone at Malaka Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "trash-polka", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "circle", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 50, "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 15, "elements": [ { "what": "Abstract splatter", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Flying cranes", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Red circle", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "trash-polka", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 70, "subject": 25, "color": 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": "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": "Color Traditional (Old School) panther & leopard tattoo on the forearm by Nick Colella at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.", "id": 11061, "title": "Panther and Dagger Traditional Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/panther-and-dagger-traditional-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/panther-and-dagger-traditional-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dagger", "name": "Dagger & Knife" }, { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "panther", "name": "Panther & Leopard" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "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 panther & leopard, placed on the forearm. By Nick Colella at Great Lakes Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "panther", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "dagger", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Panther & Leopard", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Dagger & Knife", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Flower", "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": "panther", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "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": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Realism octopus tattoo on the shoulder by Ashley Horncastle at Liquid Amber, Vancouver; ≈CA$1,350–CA$1,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 10088, "title": "Octopus Realism Shoulder", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/octopus-realism-shoulder-2/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/octopus-realism-shoulder-tattoo-photo-2.jpg?fit=576%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "geometric", "name": "Geometric" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "mandala", "name": "Mandala" }, { "slug": "moon", "name": "Moon" }, { "slug": "octopus", "name": "Octopus & Squid" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "shoulder", "name": "Shoulder" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2714, "name": "Ashley Horncastle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/ashley-horncastle/" }, "studio": { "id": 38, "name": "Liquid Amber", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/liquidamber/", "city": "Vancouver", "country": "Canada" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "A realism and geometric tattoo of octopus, plus smaller details: mandala, moon, placed on the shoulder. Done in black and grey. By Ashley Horncastle at Liquid Amber.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 80, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "geometric", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "octopus", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "mandala", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "moon", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "likely" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 20, "placement": [ { "slug": "shoulder", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Octopus", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Mandala", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Winged creature", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Moon", "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": "octopus", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 80, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "style": 60, "subject": 40 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "shoulder", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "thick deltoid muscle and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#shoulder" } }, { "summary": "Medium color Neo-Traditional owl tattoo on the forearm by Ashley Horncastle at Liquid Amber, Vancouver; ≈CA$600–CA$700; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 10052, "title": "Owl and Moon Landscape Neo-Traditional Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/owl-and-moon-landscape-neo-traditional-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/owl-and-moon-landscape-neo-traditional-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=576%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "neo-traditional", "name": "Neo-Traditional" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "landscape", "name": "Landscape" }, { "slug": "moon", "name": "Moon" }, { "slug": "owl", "name": "Owl" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2714, "name": "Ashley Horncastle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/ashley-horncastle/" }, "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 neo-traditional style with a owl design, colorful. By Ashley Horncastle at Liquid Amber.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "owl", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "moon", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "landscape", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Owl", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Moon", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Landscape", "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": "owl", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 3, "hours_max": 5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈3–5 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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": "Sleeve-size black & grey Realism eagle tattoo on the full sleeve by Jameson at Chi Town Tattoo, Chicago; ≈$1,500–$3,750; ≈15–26 h, 5+ sessions.", "id": 7721, "title": "Eagle Head with Moon and Forest Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/eagle-head-with-moon-and-forest-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/eagle-head-with-moon-and-forest-sleeve-tattoo-photo.jpeg?fit=400%2C400&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "name": "Eagle" }, { "slug": "moon", "name": "Moon" }, { "slug": "tree", "name": "Tree" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 719, "name": "Jameson", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jameson/" }, "studio": { "id": 14, "name": "Chi Town Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/chitown/", "city": "Chicago", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-22", "description": "This full sleeve piece combines realism style with a eagle design, black & grey. By Jameson at Chi Town Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "moon", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "tree", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Moon", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Tree", "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": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 15, "hours_max": 26, "sessions": 5, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈15–26 h, 5+ 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": "Color Fine Line deer & stag tattoo on the forearm by Blue Mason at Apollo Tattoo Studio, Los Angeles.", "id": 11821, "title": "Deer and Bird in Branches Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/deer-and-bird-in-branches-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/deer-and-bird-in-branches-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=600%2C800&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "animals", "name": "Animals" }, { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "leaf", "name": "Leaves & Branches" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": null, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2761, "name": "Blue Mason", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/blue-mason/" }, "studio": { "id": 44, "name": "Apollo Tattoo Studio", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/apollotattoo/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-30", "description": "Fine line style tattoo of an animals on the forearm, done in colorful. By Blue Mason at Apollo Tattoo Studio.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "deer", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Deer & Stag", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Bird", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Leaves & Branches", "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": "deer", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Color Traditional (Old School) eagle tattoo on the forearm by Mario Desa at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.", "id": 11070, "title": "Eagle and Snake Traditional Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/eagle-and-snake-traditional-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/eagle-and-snake-traditional-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=600%2C750&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "name": "Eagle" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": null, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2744, "name": "Mario Desa", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/mario-desa/" }, "studio": { "id": 42, "name": "Great Lakes Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/greatlakestattoo/", "city": "Chicago", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-30", "description": "A colorful traditional (old school) tattoo featuring an eagle, placed on the forearm. By Mario Desa at Great Lakes Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Skull", "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": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Color Traditional (Old School) eagle tattoo on the back by Nick Colella at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.", "id": 11028, "title": "Eagle and Snake Traditional Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/eagle-and-snake-traditional-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/eagle-and-snake-traditional-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C940&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "traditional", "name": "Traditional (Old School)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dragon", "name": "Dragon" }, { "slug": "eagle", "name": "Eagle" }, { "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 dragon, 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": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "dragon", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Dragon", "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": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "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": "Black & grey Fine Line butterfly tattoo on the back by Sheldon Shaw at Fine Line, Durban.", "id": 9268, "title": "Butterfly, fine line", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/butterfly-fine-line/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sheldon-1.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "butterfly", "name": "Butterfly" }, { "slug": "text", "name": "Text & Script" }, { "slug": "wings", "name": "Wings" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": null, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2614, "name": "Sheldon Shaw", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/sheldon-shaw/" }, "studio": { "id": 33, "name": "Fine Line", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/finelinetattoo/", "city": "Durban", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-23", "description": "Fine line style tattoo of a bird on the back, done in black & grey. By Sheldon Shaw at Fine Line.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "wings", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Bird", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Wings", "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": "butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "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": "Medium Fine Line bird tattoo on the upper arm by Alia at Birdhouse Tattoo, Portland; ≈$250–$400; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 7646, "title": "Bird with Bat Wings Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/bird-with-bat-wings-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bird-with-bat-wings-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "wings", "name": "Wings" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2130, "name": "Alia", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/alia/" }, "studio": { "id": 28, "name": "Birdhouse Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/birdhouse-tattoo/", "city": "Portland", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-22", "description": "This upper arm piece combines fine line style with a bird design. By Alia at Birdhouse Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "bat", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "wings", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "elements": [ { "what": "Bird", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Bat", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Wings", "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": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈2.5–4 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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 Japanese (Irezumi) panther & leopard tattoo on the back by Noel C at Allied Tattoo, New York; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 3474, "title": "Foo Dog, Panther and Skulls Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/foo-dog-panther-and-skulls-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/foo-dog-panther-and-skulls-back-piece.jpg?fit=700%2C874&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "lion", "name": "Lion" }, { "slug": "panther", "name": "Panther & Leopard" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 791, "name": "Noel C", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/noel-c/" }, "studio": { "id": 16, "name": "Allied Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/allied/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "A colorful japanese (irezumi) tattoo featuring a lion, placed on the back. By Noel C at Allied Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "panther", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "lion", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Panther & Leopard", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Lion", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Skull", "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": "panther", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "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": 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": "Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) koi fish tattoo on the full sleeve by Kurt Brown at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 2421, "title": "Koi and Waves Half Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/koi-and-waves-half-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/koi-and-waves-half-sleeve.jpg?fit=360%2C495&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" }, { "slug": "neo-traditional", "name": "Neo-Traditional" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "fish", "name": "Fish" }, { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "koi", "name": "Koi Fish" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "whip-shading", "name": "Whip Shading" } ], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 439, "name": "Kurt Brown", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/kurt-brown/" }, "studio": { "id": 9, "name": "The Gallery Tattoo Studio", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/thegallery/", "city": "Concord", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "A colorful japanese (irezumi) and neo-traditional tattoo featuring a fish, placed on the full sleeve. By Kurt Brown at The Gallery Tattoo Studio.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 75, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "koi", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "fish", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Koi Fish", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Fish", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Flower", "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": "koi", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "unsure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 75, "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": 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": "Color New School delorean time machine tattoo on the thigh by Frodo Nunez at Pigment Tattoo, Austin.", "id": 10966, "title": "Fox and DeLorean Time Machine New School Thigh", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/fox-and-delorean-time-machine-new-school-thigh/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fox-and-delorean-time-machine-new-school-thigh-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "new-school", "name": "New School" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "car", "name": "Car" }, { "slug": "fox", "name": "Fox" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": null, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2741, "name": "Frodo Nunez", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/frodo-nunez/" }, "studio": { "id": 41, "name": "Pigment Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/pigment/", "city": "Austin", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-30", "description": "A new school tattoo of DeLorean time machine with fox in aviator goggles, placed on the thigh. Done in full colour. Depicts DeLorean time machine (Back to the Future, Film/TV). By Frodo Nunez at Pigment Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [ { "name": "DeLorean time machine", "kind": "character", "work": "Back to the Future", "medium": "Film/TV", "estimated_visual_share": 45 } ], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "new-school", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "car", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "fox", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "likely" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 15, "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "DeLorean time machine", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Fox in aviator goggles", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Gears and sparks", "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": "car", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "new-school", "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. 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": "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 Japanese (Irezumi) cherry blossom branches tattoo on the back by Danny 'One-Shot' Chan at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 9637, "title": "Japanese Ornamental Back and Hip", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/japanese-ornamental-back-and-hip/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/japanese-ornamental-back-and-hip-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=655%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "cherry-blossom", "name": "Cherry Blossom" }, { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "rabbit", "name": "Rabbit" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" }, { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2696, "name": "Danny 'One-Shot' Chan", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/danny-one-shot-chan/" }, "studio": { "id": 36, "name": "Slave to the Needle Ballard", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/slavetotheneedle-ballard/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "A japanese tattoo of cherry blossom branches with large bird across the shoulders, plus smaller details: chrysanthemum, hare in clouds, placed on the back. Done in black with colour accents. By Danny 'One-Shot' Chan at Slave to the Needle Ballard.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cherry-blossom", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "rabbit", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "likely" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 10, "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 70 }, { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 30 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 25, "elements": [ { "what": "Cherry blossom branches", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Large bird across the shoulders", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Chrysanthemum", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Hare in clouds", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Clouds and ornament", "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": "cherry-blossom", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 70, "style": 25, "color": 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": "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": "Medium black & grey Fine Line bull horns and a doodle face tattoo on the back by Fra at Cherry Bomb, New York; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 5370, "title": "Ignorant Style Back Piece", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/ignorant-style-back-piece/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ignorant-style-back-piece-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C823&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bison", "name": "Bison & Bull" }, { "slug": "eye", "name": "Eye" }, { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "hand-poked", "name": "Hand-Poked" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1419, "name": "Fra", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/fra/" }, "studio": { "id": 26, "name": "Cherry Bomb", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/cherrybomb/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-16", "description": "A fine line tattoo of bull horns and a doodle face with handwritten words, plus smaller details: skull, eyes, placed on the back. Done in black and grey. By Fra at Cherry Bomb.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bison", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "quote", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "skull", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "eye", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 15, "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Bull horns and a doodle face", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Handwritten words", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Small doodles", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Skull", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Eyes", "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": "bison", "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": 50, "style": 30, "text": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈2.5–4 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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": "Medium color Japanese (Irezumi) snake tattoo on the shoulder by Cole at Cherry Bomb, New York; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 5358, "title": "Japanese Snake and Cherry Blossom Shoulder", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/japanese-snake-and-cherry-blossom-shoulder/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/japanese-snake-and-cherry-blossom-shoulder-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cherry-blossom", "name": "Cherry Blossom" }, { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "shoulder", "name": "Shoulder" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1418, "name": "Cole", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/cole/" }, "studio": { "id": 26, "name": "Cherry Bomb", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/cherrybomb/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-16", "description": "A colorful japanese (irezumi) tattoo featuring a snake, placed on the shoulder. By Cole at Cherry Bomb.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "cherry-blossom", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "fruit", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "unsure" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "shoulder", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Cherry Blossom", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Fruit & Berries", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "unsure" }, { "what": "Flower", "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": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "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": "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": "Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) giant turtle shell pattern on the back tattoo on the back by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 2243, "title": "Japanese Bodysuit Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/japanese-bodysuit-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/japanese-bodysuit-back-scaled.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dragon", "name": "Dragon" }, { "slug": "ocean", "name": "Ocean & Waves" }, { "slug": "turtle", "name": "Turtle" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" }, { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "whip-shading", "name": "Whip Shading" } ], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 378, "name": "Josh Wright", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/josh-wright/" }, "studio": { "id": 8, "name": "White Lotus Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/whitelotus/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "A japanese tattoo of giant turtle shell pattern on the back with japanese waves and clouds and dragons and mythical creatures, placed on the back. Done in black and grey. By Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "turtle", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "ocean", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "dragon", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 40 }, { "slug": "full-sleeve", "estimated_visual_share": 30 }, { "slug": "thigh", "estimated_visual_share": 15 }, { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 15 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Giant turtle shell pattern on the back", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Japanese waves and clouds", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Dragons and mythical creatures", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "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": "turtle", "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": 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": "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 Neo-Traditional poison flowers tattoo on the upper arm by Luna at True Love, Seattle; ≈$2,150–$3,000; ≈10–17 h, 3+ sessions.", "id": 15089, "title": "Coral Snake and Poison Garden Neo-Traditional Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/coral-snake-and-poison-garden-neo-traditional-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/coral-snake-and-poison-garden-neo-traditional-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "neo-traditional", "name": "Neo-Traditional" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "fruit", "name": "Fruit & Berries" }, { "slug": "leaf", "name": "Leaves & Branches" }, { "slug": "snake", "name": "Snake" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "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": "A neo-traditional tattoo of poison Flowers with coral Snake, plus smaller details: foliage, berries, placed on the upper arm. Done in full colour. By Luna at True Love.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "snake", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "leaf", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "fruit", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 75 }, { "slug": "shoulder", "estimated_visual_share": 25 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 85, "elements": [ { "what": "Poison Flowers", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Coral Snake", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Foliage", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Berries", "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": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "neo-traditional", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 30.89999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375, "size_range_cm": [ 23.199999999999999289457264239899814128875732421875, 50.2000000000000028421709430404007434844970703125 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.95 × upper arm length, shoulder to elbow (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "dark": 0.299999999999999988897769753748434595763683319091796875 }, "ink_palette": { "green": 30, "red": 20, "black": 15, "blue": 10, "pink": 10, "yellow": 10, "purple": 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": 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": 55, "color": 30, "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": 17, "sessions": 3, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈10–17 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": "Sleeve-size color Chicano catrina tattoo on the back by Zaza Vera Lugo Audirac at True Love, Seattle; ≈$2,700–$3,600; ≈17–30 h, 5+ sessions.", "id": 15068, "title": "Catrina Woman with Dog and Jaguar Chicano Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/catrina-woman-with-dog-and-jaguar-chicano-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/catrina-woman-with-dog-and-jaguar-chicano-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "chicano", "name": "Chicano" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "candle", "name": "Candle" }, { "slug": "dog", "name": "Dog" }, { "slug": "woman", "name": "Female Figure" }, { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "panther", "name": "Panther & Leopard" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2918, "name": "Zaza Vera Lugo Audirac", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/zaza-vera-lugo-audirac/" }, "studio": { "id": 54, "name": "True Love", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trueloveseattle/", "city": "Seattle", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "A realism and chicano tattoo of catrina, plus smaller details: xolo Dog, jaguar, marigolds, candle, placed on the back. Done in full colour. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Fine Line whale tail tattoo on the forearm by Jason Middelton at True Love, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 15059, "title": "Whale Tail and Mountains Fine-Line Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/whale-tail-and-mountains-fine-line-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/whale-tail-and-mountains-fine-line-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C926&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "fine-line", "name": "Fine Line" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cloud", "name": "Clouds & Smoke" }, { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "mountain", "name": "Mountains" }, { "slug": "ocean", "name": "Ocean & Waves" }, { "slug": "sun", "name": "Sun" }, { "slug": "triangle", "name": "Triangle" }, { "slug": "whale", "name": "Whale & Dolphin" } ], "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": 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": "A fine line tattoo of whale Tail, plus smaller details: triangle, mountains, waves, sun, flowers, clouds, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. 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