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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "shoulder", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "thick deltoid muscle and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#shoulder" }, "price_estimate": { "min": 1200, "max": 1600, "currency": "USD", "text": "≈$1,200–$1,600", "tier": { "size": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)", "text": "$800–$1600", "prices_of": "studio", "source": "studio" }, "narrowed_by": "complexity", "note": "TatSeek estimate for this piece, inside the studio’s price for this size. A planning range, not a quote — the artist sets the final price." }, "photo_source": { "site": "slavetotheneedle.com", "url": "https://slavetotheneedle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image_123650291-5-768x768.jpg", "note": "Published by the studio or artist; TatSeek shows it with credit and a link back. The work belongs to the artist." } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) flower tattoo on the full sleeve by Levi Polzin at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 9745, "title": "Japanese Floral Full Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/japanese-floral-full-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/japanese-floral-full-sleeve-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2700, "name": "Levi Polzin", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/levi-polzin/" }, "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": "Japanese (irezumi) style tattoo of a flower on the full sleeve, done in colorful. 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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" }, "price_estimate": { "min": 3000, "max": 4000, "currency": "USD", "text": "≈$3,000–$4,000", "tier": { "size": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)", "text": "$2000–$5000+", "prices_of": "studio", "source": "studio" }, "narrowed_by": "complexity", "note": "TatSeek estimate for this piece, inside the studio’s price for this size. A planning range, not a quote — the artist sets the final price." }, "photo_source": { "site": "slavetotheneedle.com", "url": "https://slavetotheneedle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image_123650291-6-768x768.jpg", "note": "Published by the studio or artist; TatSeek shows it with credit and a link back. The work belongs to the artist." } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) dragon tattoo on the forearm by Levi Polzin at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 9742, "title": "Dragon Head Japanese Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/dragon-head-japanese-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dragon-head-japanese-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dragon", "name": "Dragon" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2700, "name": "Levi Polzin", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/levi-polzin/" }, "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": "Japanese (irezumi) style tattoo of a dragon on the forearm, done in black & grey. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" }, "price_estimate": { "min": 500, "max": 600, "currency": "USD", "text": "≈$500–$600", "tier": { "size": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)", "text": "$400–$600", "prices_of": "studio", "source": "studio" }, "narrowed_by": "complexity", "note": "TatSeek estimate for this piece, inside the studio’s price for this size. A planning range, not a quote — the artist sets the final price." }, "photo_source": { "site": "slavetotheneedle.com", "url": "https://slavetotheneedle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image_123650291-7-768x768.jpg", "note": "Published by the studio or artist; TatSeek shows it with credit and a link back. The work belongs to the artist." } }, { "summary": "Medium color Japanese (Irezumi) flower tattoo on the upper arm by Levi Polzin at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 9739, "title": "Chrysanthemum Japanese Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/chrysanthemum-japanese-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/chrysanthemum-japanese-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2700, "name": "Levi Polzin", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/levi-polzin/" }, "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": "Japanese (irezumi) style tattoo of a flower on the upper arm, done in colorful. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "upper-arm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "mostly muscle, easy to keep still", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" }, "price_estimate": { "min": 500, "max": 600, "currency": "USD", "text": "≈$500–$600", "tier": { "size": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)", "text": "$400–$600", "prices_of": "studio", "source": "studio" }, "narrowed_by": "complexity", "note": "TatSeek estimate for this piece, inside the studio’s price for this size. A planning range, not a quote — the artist sets the final price." }, "photo_source": { "site": "slavetotheneedle.com", "url": "https://slavetotheneedle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image_123650291-8-768x768.jpg", "note": "Published by the studio or artist; TatSeek shows it with credit and a link back. The work belongs to the artist." } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black with color accents Japanese (Irezumi) bird tattoo on the chest by Levi Polzin at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 9736, "title": "Peacock Chest and Shoulder", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/peacock-chest-and-shoulder/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/peacock-chest-and-shoulder-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "chest", "name": "Chest" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2700, "name": "Levi Polzin", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/levi-polzin/" }, "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": "Japanese (irezumi) style tattoo of a bird on the chest, done in black with color accents. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "chest", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "moderate", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "the outer chest is tolerable, the sternum is sharper", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#chest" }, "price_estimate": { "min": 3000, "max": 4000, "currency": "USD", "text": "≈$3,000–$4,000", "tier": { "size": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)", "text": "$2000–$5000+", "prices_of": "studio", "source": "studio" }, "narrowed_by": "complexity", "note": "TatSeek estimate for this piece, inside the studio’s price for this size. A planning range, not a quote — the artist sets the final price." }, "photo_source": { "site": "slavetotheneedle.com", "url": "https://slavetotheneedle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image_123650291-9-768x768.jpg", "note": "Published by the studio or artist; TatSeek shows it with credit and a link back. The work belongs to the artist." } }, { "summary": "Large color Japanese (Irezumi) mask tattoo on the thigh by Levi Polzin at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 9733, "title": "Hannya Mask Japanese Thigh", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/hannya-mask-japanese-thigh/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hannya-mask-japanese-thigh-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "mask", "name": "Mask" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2700, "name": "Levi Polzin", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/levi-polzin/" }, "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": "Japanese (irezumi) style tattoo of a mask on the thigh, done in colorful. 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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" }, "price_estimate": { "min": 1200, "max": 1600, "currency": "USD", "text": "≈$1,200–$1,600", "tier": { "size": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)", "text": "$800–$1600", "prices_of": "studio", "source": "studio" }, "narrowed_by": "complexity", "note": "TatSeek estimate for this piece, inside the studio’s price for this size. A planning range, not a quote — the artist sets the final price." }, "photo_source": { "site": "slavetotheneedle.com", "url": "https://slavetotheneedle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image_123650291-10-768x768.jpg", "note": "Published by the studio or artist; TatSeek shows it with credit and a link back. The work belongs to the artist." } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black with color accents Japanese (Irezumi) bird tattoo on the chest by Levi Polzin at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 9727, "title": "Crane Chest and Shoulder", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/crane-chest-and-shoulder/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/crane-chest-and-shoulder-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "chest", "name": "Chest" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2700, "name": "Levi Polzin", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/levi-polzin/" }, "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": "Japanese (irezumi) style tattoo of a bird on the chest, done in black with color accents. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "chest", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "moderate", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "the outer chest is tolerable, the sternum is sharper", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#chest" }, "price_estimate": { "min": 3000, "max": 4000, "currency": "USD", "text": "≈$3,000–$4,000", "tier": { "size": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)", "text": "$2000–$5000+", "prices_of": "studio", "source": "studio" }, "narrowed_by": "complexity", "note": "TatSeek estimate for this piece, inside the studio’s price for this size. A planning range, not a quote — the artist sets the final price." }, "photo_source": { "site": "slavetotheneedle.com", "url": "https://slavetotheneedle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image_123650291-13-768x768.jpg", "note": "Published by the studio or artist; TatSeek shows it with credit and a link back. The work belongs to the artist." } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) dragon tattoo on the full sleeve by Levi Polzin at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 9724, "title": "Dragon and Wave Full Sleeve and Shoulder", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/dragon-and-wave-full-sleeve-and-shoulder/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dragon-and-wave-full-sleeve-and-shoulder-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dragon", "name": "Dragon" } ], "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": 2700, "name": "Levi Polzin", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/levi-polzin/" }, "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": "Japanese (irezumi) style tattoo of a dragon on the full sleeve, done in black & grey. 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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" }, "price_estimate": { "min": 3000, "max": 4000, "currency": "USD", "text": "≈$3,000–$4,000", "tier": { "size": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)", "text": "$2000–$5000+", "prices_of": "studio", "source": "studio" }, "narrowed_by": "complexity", "note": "TatSeek estimate for this piece, inside the studio’s price for this size. A planning range, not a quote — the artist sets the final price." }, "photo_source": { "site": "slavetotheneedle.com", "url": "https://slavetotheneedle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image_123650291-768x768.jpg", "note": "Published by the studio or artist; TatSeek shows it with credit and a link back. The work belongs to the artist." } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black with color accents Japanese (Irezumi) bird tattoo on the back by Levi Polzin at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 9721, "title": "Crane Bodysuit Back and Legs", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/crane-bodysuit-back-and-legs/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/crane-bodysuit-back-and-legs-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C695&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-color", "name": "Black with Color Accents" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2700, "name": "Levi Polzin", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/levi-polzin/" }, "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": "Japanese (irezumi) style tattoo of a bird on the back, done in black with color accents. 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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" }, "price_estimate": { "min": 3000, "max": 4000, "currency": "USD", "text": "≈$3,000–$4,000", "tier": { "size": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)", "text": "$2000–$5000+", "prices_of": "studio", "source": "studio" }, "narrowed_by": "complexity", "note": "TatSeek estimate for this piece, inside the studio’s price for this size. A planning range, not a quote — the artist sets the final price." }, "photo_source": { "site": "slavetotheneedle.com", "url": "https://slavetotheneedle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image_123650291-2-1-768x762.jpg", "note": "Published by the studio or artist; TatSeek shows it with credit and a link back. The work belongs to the artist." } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) dragon tattoo on the forearm by Justin Pino at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 9712, "title": "Dragon Japanese Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/dragon-japanese-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dragon-japanese-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C817&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dragon", "name": "Dragon" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2699, "name": "Justin Pino", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/justin-pino/" }, "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": "Japanese (irezumi) style tattoo of a dragon on the forearm, done in black & grey. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" }, "price_estimate": { "min": 500, "max": 600, "currency": "USD", "text": "≈$500–$600", "tier": { "size": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)", "text": "$400–$600", "prices_of": "studio", "source": "studio" }, "narrowed_by": "complexity", "note": "TatSeek estimate for this piece, inside the studio’s price for this size. A planning range, not a quote — the artist sets the final price." }, "photo_source": { "site": "slavetotheneedle.com", "url": "https://slavetotheneedle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Justin_Koi-768x896.jpg", "note": "Published by the studio or artist; TatSeek shows it with credit and a link back. The work belongs to the artist." } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) mask tattoo on the back by Justin Pino at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 9709, "title": "Hannya Mask Japanese Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/hannya-mask-japanese-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hannya-mask-japanese-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "mask", "name": "Mask" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2699, "name": "Justin Pino", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/justin-pino/" }, "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": "Japanese (irezumi) style tattoo of a mask on the back, done in colorful. 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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" }, "price_estimate": { "min": 3000, "max": 4000, "currency": "USD", "text": "≈$3,000–$4,000", "tier": { "size": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)", "text": "$2000–$5000+", "prices_of": "studio", "source": "studio" }, "narrowed_by": "complexity", "note": "TatSeek estimate for this piece, inside the studio’s price for this size. A planning range, not a quote — the artist sets the final price." }, "photo_source": { "site": "slavetotheneedle.com", "url": "https://slavetotheneedle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Justin_Hannya-768x960.jpg", "note": "Published by the studio or artist; TatSeek shows it with credit and a link back. The work belongs to the artist." } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) dragon tattoo on the chest by Danny 'One-Shot' Chan at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 9643, "title": "Dragon Mask Japanese Chest", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/dragon-mask-japanese-chest/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dragon-mask-japanese-chest-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C756&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "dragon", "name": "Dragon" }, { "slug": "mask", "name": "Mask" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "chest", "name": "Chest" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "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": "Japanese (irezumi) style tattoo of a dragon on the chest, done in colorful. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "chest", "pain": 3, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Noticeable", "healing": "moderate", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "the outer chest is tolerable, the sternum is sharper", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#chest" }, "price_estimate": { "min": 3000, "max": 4000, "currency": "USD", "text": "≈$3,000–$4,000", "tier": { "size": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)", "text": "$2000–$5000+", "prices_of": "studio", "source": "studio" }, "narrowed_by": "complexity", "note": "TatSeek estimate for this piece, inside the studio’s price for this size. A planning range, not a quote — the artist sets the final price." }, "photo_source": { "site": "slavetotheneedle.com", "url": "https://slavetotheneedle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Danny_TibetanSkull-768x829.jpg", "note": "Published by the studio or artist; TatSeek shows it with credit and a link back. The work belongs to the artist." } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) skull tattoo on the full sleeve by Bruce Rivera at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 9628, "title": "Samurai Skull Dragon Japanese Full Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/samurai-skull-dragon-japanese-full-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/samurai-skull-dragon-japanese-full-sleeve-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "mask", "name": "Mask" }, { "slug": "skull", "name": "Skull" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2695, "name": "Bruce Rivera", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/bruce-rivera/" }, "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": "Japanese (irezumi) style tattoo of a skull on the full sleeve, done in colorful. 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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" }, "price_estimate": { "min": 3000, "max": 4000, "currency": "USD", "text": "≈$3,000–$4,000", "tier": { "size": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)", "text": "$2000–$5000+", "prices_of": "studio", "source": "studio" }, "narrowed_by": "complexity", "note": "TatSeek estimate for this piece, inside the studio’s price for this size. A planning range, not a quote — the artist sets the final price." }, "photo_source": { "site": "slavetotheneedle.com", "url": "https://slavetotheneedle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Bruce_Samurai_Skull-768x768.jpg", "note": "Published by the studio or artist; TatSeek shows it with credit and a link back. The work belongs to the artist." } }, { "summary": "Large color Japanese (Irezumi) peony tattoo on the thigh by Bruce Rivera at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 9625, "title": "Peony Japanese Thigh", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/peony-japanese-thigh/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/peony-japanese-thigh-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C833&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "peony", "name": "Peony" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "thigh", "name": "Thigh" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2695, "name": "Bruce Rivera", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/bruce-rivera/" }, "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": "Japanese (irezumi) style tattoo of a peony on the thigh, done in colorful. 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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" }, "price_estimate": { "min": 1200, "max": 1600, "currency": "USD", "text": "≈$1,200–$1,600", "tier": { "size": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)", "text": "$800–$1600", "prices_of": "studio", "source": "studio" }, "narrowed_by": "complexity", "note": "TatSeek estimate for this piece, inside the studio’s price for this size. A planning range, not a quote — the artist sets the final price." }, "photo_source": { "site": "slavetotheneedle.com", "url": "https://slavetotheneedle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Bruce_Peonies-768x914.jpg", "note": "Published by the studio or artist; TatSeek shows it with credit and a link back. The work belongs to the artist." } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) koi fish tattoo on the full sleeve by Bruce Rivera at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 9622, "title": "Koi Japanese Full Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/koi-japanese-full-sleeve/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/koi-japanese-full-sleeve-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=677%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "koi", "name": "Koi Fish" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "full-sleeve", "name": "Full Sleeve" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2695, "name": "Bruce Rivera", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/bruce-rivera/" }, "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": "Japanese (irezumi) style tattoo of a koi fish on the full sleeve, done in colorful. 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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" }, "price_estimate": { "min": 3000, "max": 4000, "currency": "USD", "text": "≈$3,000–$4,000", "tier": { "size": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)", "text": "$2000–$5000+", "prices_of": "studio", "source": "studio" }, "narrowed_by": "complexity", "note": "TatSeek estimate for this piece, inside the studio’s price for this size. A planning range, not a quote — the artist sets the final price." }, "photo_source": { "site": "slavetotheneedle.com", "url": "https://slavetotheneedle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Bruce_Koi-768x1162.jpg", "note": "Published by the studio or artist; TatSeek shows it with credit and a link back. The work belongs to the artist." } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) bird tattoo on the shoulder by Bruce Rivera at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 9616, "title": "Crane Japanese Shoulder", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/crane-japanese-shoulder/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/crane-japanese-shoulder-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" } ], "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": 2695, "name": "Bruce Rivera", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/bruce-rivera/" }, "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": "Japanese (irezumi) style tattoo of a bird on the shoulder, done in black & grey. 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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "shoulder", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "thick deltoid muscle and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#shoulder" }, "price_estimate": { "min": 1200, "max": 1600, "currency": "USD", "text": "≈$1,200–$1,600", "tier": { "size": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)", "text": "$800–$1600", "prices_of": "studio", "source": "studio" }, "narrowed_by": "complexity", "note": "TatSeek estimate for this piece, inside the studio’s price for this size. A planning range, not a quote — the artist sets the final price." }, "photo_source": { "site": "slavetotheneedle.com", "url": "https://slavetotheneedle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Bruce_Dragon-768x1024.jpg", "note": "Published by the studio or artist; TatSeek shows it with credit and a link back. The work belongs to the artist." } }, { "summary": "Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) peonies and chrysanthemums tattoo on the full sleeve by Andrea Ottlewski at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.", "id": 9592, "title": "Floral Ornamental Full Sleeve", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/floral-ornamental-full-sleeve-3/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/floral-ornamental-full-sleeve-tattoo-photo-2.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "japanese", "name": "Japanese (Irezumi)" }, { "slug": "ornamental", "name": "Ornamental" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "ornament", "name": "Ornament" } ], "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": 2694, "name": "Andrea Ottlewski", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/andrea-ottlewski/" }, "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 and ornamental tattoo of peonies and chrysanthemums with baroque swirls, placed on the full sleeve. 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