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The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Realism praying hands tattoo on the forearm by William Chavez at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver; ≈CA$1,100–CA$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 14604, "title": "Praying Hands and Ik Onkar Realism Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/praying-hands-and-ik-onkar-realism-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/praying-hands-and-ik-onkar-realism-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=576%2C720&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cloud", "name": "Clouds & Smoke" }, { "slug": "hands", "name": "Hands" }, { "slug": "script", "name": "Non-Latin Script" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2904, "name": "William Chavez", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/william-chavez/" }, "studio": { "id": 51, "name": "Adrenaline Studios Granville", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/adrenalinegranville/", "city": "Vancouver", "country": "Canada" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "A realism tattoo of praying Hands, plus smaller details: clouds, ik Onkar, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. Depicts Ik Onkar (Sikhism, Religion). 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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "hands", "estimated_visual_share": 55, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 24.199999999999999289457264239899814128875732421875, "size_range_cm": [ 18.199999999999999289457264239899814128875732421875, 39.39999999999999857891452847979962825775146484375 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.95 × forearm length, elbow to wrist (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "spiritual": 0.90000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625, "peaceful": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 55, "grey": 45 }, "ink_palette_note": "Ink colours and their approximate share of the inked area, read from the photo (only colours TatSeek is fairly sure of). Steps of 5.", "detail": { "score": 85, "level": "Very 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": 45, "style": 20, "mood": 20, "text": 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": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the measured size and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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 praying hands with a rosary tattoo on the upper arm by Nils Enrique Soto Martinez at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 14330, "title": "Praying Hands and Blessed Lettering Realism Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/praying-hands-and-blessed-lettering-realism-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/praying-hands-and-blessed-lettering-realism-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=676%2C1024&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "cloud", "name": "Clouds & Smoke" }, { "slug": "hands", "name": "Hands" }, { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2875, "name": "Nils Enrique Soto Martinez", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/nils-enrique-soto-martinez/" }, "studio": { "id": 50, "name": "De La Ink", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/delaink/", "city": "Denver", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A realism and lettering tattoo of praying hands with a rosary with blessed lettering, plus smaller details: clouds and rays, placed on the upper arm. Done in black and grey. 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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "hands", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 65, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 50, "text": 30, "style": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "upper-arm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "mostly muscle, easy to keep still", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Realism eagle perched on a gravestone tattoo on the forearm by Dan Huber at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 14217, "title": "Eagle on a Memorial Gravestone Realism Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/eagle-on-a-memorial-gravestone-realism-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/eagle-on-a-memorial-gravestone-realism-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C714&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "name": "Eagle" }, { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2876, "name": "Dan Huber", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/dan-huber/" }, "studio": { "id": 50, "name": "De La Ink", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/delaink/", "city": "Denver", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A realism and lettering tattoo of eagle perched on a gravestone with memorial text and gravestone, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Dan Huber at De La Ink.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "quote", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "gravestone", "estimated_visual_share": 25 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Eagle perched on a gravestone", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Memorial text", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Gravestone", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "eagle", "estimated_visual_share": 45, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 55, "text": 25, "style": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Realism raven in flight tattoo on the forearm by Dan Huber at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$300–$450; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 14202, "title": "Raven and Just Breathe Text Realism Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/raven-and-just-breathe-text-realism-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/raven-and-just-breathe-text-realism-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C703&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" } ], "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": 2876, "name": "Dan Huber", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/dan-huber/" }, "studio": { "id": 50, "name": "De La Ink", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/delaink/", "city": "Denver", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A realism and lettering tattoo of raven in flight with text just breathe, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Dan Huber at De La Ink.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "quote", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Raven in flight", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Text just breathe", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 55, "text": 25, "style": 20 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈2.5–4 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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 chess king tattoo on the forearm by Jolie Matthews at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 13389, "title": "Chess King Realism Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/chess-king-realism-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chess-king-realism-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "name-date", "name": "Name or Date" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2855, "name": "Jolie Matthews", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jolie-matthews/" }, "studio": { "id": 48, "name": "Three Kings Brooklyn", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/threekingsbrooklyn/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A realism tattoo of chess king, plus smaller details: checkerboard, initials, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Jolie Matthews at Three Kings Brooklyn.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "name-date", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "chess piece", "estimated_visual_share": 70 }, { "label": "checkerboard", "estimated_visual_share": 20 } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Chess king", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Checkerboard", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Initials", "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": "name-date", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "supporting", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 70, "style": 20, "text": 10 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 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": "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 woman's portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 13822, "title": "Mother’s Portrait with Script Realism Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/mothers-portrait-with-script-realism-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/mothers-portrait-with-script-realism-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C525&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "woman", "name": "Female Figure" }, { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2866, "name": "Jen Bean", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jen-bean/" }, "studio": { "id": 49, "name": "Loose Screw Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/loosescrewtattoo/", "city": "Richmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A realism and lettering tattoo of woman's portrait, plus smaller details: spanish script, placed on the upper arm. 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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "woman", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 65, "style": 20, "text": 15 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "upper-arm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "mostly muscle, easy to keep still", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Realism praying hands with a rosary tattoo on the forearm by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 13816, "title": "Praying Hands and Dove Realism Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/praying-hands-and-dove-realism-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/praying-hands-and-dove-realism-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C525&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "bird", "name": "Bird" }, { "slug": "cloud", "name": "Clouds & Smoke" }, { "slug": "hands", "name": "Hands" }, { "slug": "name-date", "name": "Name or Date" } ], "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": 2866, "name": "Jen Bean", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jen-bean/" }, "studio": { "id": 49, "name": "Loose Screw Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/loosescrewtattoo/", "city": "Richmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A realism and lettering tattoo of praying hands with a rosary, plus smaller details: dove, name in script, clouds and rays, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "hands", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "bird", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "name-date", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "cloud", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Praying hands with a rosary", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Dove", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Name in script", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Clouds and rays", "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": "hands", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 65, "style": 20, "text": 15 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 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": "Large black & grey Realism man's portrait tattoo on the back by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 13804, "title": "Memorial Portrait of a Man Realism Back", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/memorial-portrait-of-a-man-realism-back/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/memorial-portrait-of-a-man-realism-back-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C525&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "name-date", "name": "Name or Date" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "name": "Back" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2866, "name": "Jen Bean", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jen-bean/" }, "studio": { "id": 49, "name": "Loose Screw Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/loosescrewtattoo/", "city": "Richmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A realism and lettering tattoo of man's portrait, plus smaller details: memorial dates, placed on the back. Done in black and grey. By Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "name-date", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "back", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Man's portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Memorial dates", "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": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 65, "style": 20, "text": 15 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "back", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "moderate (hard to reach yourself)", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperback" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Realism young man's portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 13806, "title": "Young Man Portrait with Initials Realism Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/young-man-portrait-with-initials-realism-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/young-man-portrait-with-initials-realism-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C525&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "name": "Male Figure" }, { "slug": "name-date", "name": "Name or Date" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2866, "name": "Jen Bean", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jen-bean/" }, "studio": { "id": 49, "name": "Loose Screw Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/loosescrewtattoo/", "city": "Richmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A realism and lettering tattoo of young man's portrait, plus smaller details: initials in script, placed on the upper arm. Done in black and grey. By Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "name-date", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Young man's portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Initials in script", "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": "man", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 65, "style": 20, "text": 15 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "upper-arm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "mostly muscle, easy to keep still", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Realism boy portrait with glasses tattoo on the forearm by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 13798, "title": "Boy Portrait Mama’s Boy Realism Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/boy-portrait-mamas-boy-realism-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/boy-portrait-mamas-boy-realism-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C525&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "portrait", "name": "Portrait" }, { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" } ], "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": 2866, "name": "Jen Bean", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jen-bean/" }, "studio": { "id": 49, "name": "Loose Screw Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/loosescrewtattoo/", "city": "Richmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A realism and lettering tattoo of boy portrait with glasses, plus smaller details: mama's Boy script, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "quote", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Boy portrait with glasses", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Mama's Boy script", "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": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 65, "style": 20, "text": 15 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 3, "hours_max": 5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈3–5 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Realism cherub angel with a halo tattoo on the forearm by Tito Shadez at Black Atlas, Chicago; ≈$550–$700; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.", "id": 12783, "title": "Cherub Angel with Halo Realism Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/cherub-angel-with-halo-realism-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cherub-angel-with-halo-realism-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "angel", "name": "Angel" }, { "slug": "flower", "name": "Flower" }, { "slug": "script", "name": "Non-Latin Script" } ], "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": 2788, "name": "Tito Shadez", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/tito-shadez/" }, "studio": { "id": 47, "name": "Black Atlas", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/blackatlas/", "city": "Chicago", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-02", "description": "A realism and lettering tattoo of cherub angel with a halo, plus smaller details: name in script, flower, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Tito Shadez at Black Atlas.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "angel", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "script", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "flower", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "likely" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 10, "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Cherub angel with a halo", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Name in script", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Flower", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Stone ledge", "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": "angel", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 85, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 55, "style": 30, "text": 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": "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 melting clock tattoo on the upper arm by Christian Rodriguez at EverBlack, New York; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈11–19 h, 4+ sessions.", "id": 14773, "title": "Clock and Praying Hands Realism Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/clock-and-praying-hands-realism-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/clock-and-praying-hands-realism-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=500%2C700&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "clock", "name": "Clock & Hourglass" }, { "slug": "hands", "name": "Hands" }, { "slug": "name-date", "name": "Name or Date" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "sleeve", "label": "Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2913, "name": "Christian Rodriguez", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/christian-rodriguez/" }, "studio": { "id": 53, "name": "EverBlack", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/everblack/", "city": "New York", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-09", "description": "A realism tattoo of melting Clock with praying Hands, plus smaller details: roman Numerals, placed on the upper arm. Done in black and grey. By Christian Rodriguez at EverBlack.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "clock", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "hands", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "name-date", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "likely" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 5, "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "elements": [ { "what": "Melting Clock", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Praying Hands", "estimated_visual_share": 35, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Roman Numerals", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "flowing drapery", "estimated_visual_share": 5, "tier": "accent", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "clock", "estimated_visual_share": 50, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "size_cm": 30.60000000000000142108547152020037174224853515625, "size_range_cm": [ 23, 49.7000000000000028421709430404007434844970703125 ], "size_confidence": "m", "size_basis": "Estimated from the photo: longest side ≈ 0.9 × upper arm length, shoulder to elbow (adult average). Not measured by the studio.", "mood": { "spiritual": 0.59999999999999997779553950749686919152736663818359375, "melancholic": 0.40000000000000002220446049250313080847263336181640625 }, "ink_palette": { "black": 55, "grey": 45 }, "ink_palette_note": "Ink colours and their approximate share of the inked area, read from the photo (only colours TatSeek is fairly sure of). Steps of 5.", "detail": { "score": 85, "level": "Very detailed", "note": "Labour per square centimetre, 0–100, independent of size: line → fill → shading → realistic texture, density, colour transitions, precision. Size is a separate field." }, "defined_by": { "subject": 60, "style": 20, "text": 10, "mood": 10 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v4.1", "label": "TatSeek Vision Scan v4", "note": "Elements with shares, mood, size measured against the body, lettering, ink palette and detail level." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 11, "hours_max": 19, "sessions": 4, "basis": "measured size", "label": "≈11–19 h, 4+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the measured size and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "upper-arm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "easy to cover", "why": "mostly muscle, easy to keep still", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#upperarm" } }, { "summary": "Small color Realism fantasy landscapes tattoo on the calf by Adrian Cier at Liquid Amber, Vancouver; ≈CA$250–CA$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.", "id": 10196, "title": "Fantasy Landscapes Realism Calf Set", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/fantasy-landscapes-realism-calf-set/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fantasy-landscapes-realism-calf-set-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C859&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "fire", "name": "Fire & Flames" }, { "slug": "landscape", "name": "Landscape" }, { "slug": "mountain", "name": "Mountains" }, { "slug": "script", "name": "Non-Latin Script" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "small", "label": "Small (up to 10cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2717, "name": "Adrian Cier", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/adrian-cier/" }, "studio": { "id": 38, "name": "Liquid Amber", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/liquidamber/", "city": "Vancouver", "country": "Canada" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "A realism tattoo of fantasy landscapes with fiery eye and volcano, plus smaller details: mountains, map and lettering, placed on the calf. Done in full colour. By Adrian Cier at Liquid Amber.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "landscape", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "fire", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "mountain", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "script", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "likely" } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 10, "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Fantasy landscapes", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Fiery eye and volcano", "estimated_visual_share": 25, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Mountains", "estimated_visual_share": 15, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Map and lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Towers", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "landscape", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 40, "color": 35, "style": 20, "text": 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": 1, "hours_max": 1.5, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈1–1.5 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "calf", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "visible in shorts", "why": "good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/" } }, { "summary": "Medium color Realism butterfly tattoo on the calf by Vivian Hava at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$300–$350; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 10558, "title": "Butterfly and Quote Blackwork Calf", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/butterfly-and-quote-blackwork-calf/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/butterfly-and-quote-blackwork-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "butterfly", "name": "Butterfly" }, { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "name": "Calf" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "color", "name": "Color" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2726, "name": "Vivian Hava", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/vivian-hava/" }, "studio": { "id": 39, "name": "Salvation Tattoo Gallery", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/salvationtattoo/", "city": "Richmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-29", "description": "Realism style tattoo of a butterfly on the calf, done in colorful. By Vivian Hava at Salvation Tattoo Gallery.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "quote", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "calf", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 100, "elements": [ { "what": "Butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Quote", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "butterfly", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "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": 2.5, "hours_max": 4, "sessions": 1, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈2.5–4 h, 1 session", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "calf", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "visible in shorts", "why": "good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/" } }, { "summary": "Large black & grey Lettering non-latin script tattoo on the forearm by Saul Sawooli Vargas at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 3029, "title": "Jack of All Trades Wrench Memorial Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/jack-of-all-trades-wrench-memorial-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/jack-of-all-trades-wrench-memorial-forearm.jpg?fit=700%2C875&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "script", "name": "Non-Latin Script" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "whip-shading", "name": "Whip Shading" } ], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 649, "name": "Saul Sawooli Vargas", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/saul-sawooli-vargas/" }, "studio": { "id": 13, "name": "Studio City Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/studiocity/", "city": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-09-10", "description": "This forearm piece combines lettering and realism style with a non-latin script design, black & grey. By Saul Sawooli Vargas at Studio City Tattoo.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "confidence": "unsure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "script", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Non-Latin Script", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Non-Latin Script", "estimated_visual_share": 40, "tier": "major", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "estimated_from_tags", "composition_version": "legacy-1", "estimated": true, "basis": "Rough estimate derived from the photo's tags and title (the image was not scanned for shares); treat shares as indicative only." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "script", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "main_style": { "slug": "lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 60, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": true }, "scan": { "version": "tags", "label": "Tags only (not scanned yet)", "note": "Tags from the upload; the image has not been scanned yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time." }, "placement_notes": { "placement": "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 wolf tattoo on the forearm by Alex Atenco at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 14034, "title": "Wolf and Forest Realism Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/wolf-and-forest-realism-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/wolf-and-forest-realism-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C933&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "name-date", "name": "Name or Date" }, { "slug": "tree", "name": "Tree" }, { "slug": "wolf", "name": "Wolf" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2879, "name": "Alex Atenco", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/alex-atenco/" }, "studio": { "id": 50, "name": "De La Ink", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/delaink/", "city": "Denver", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A realism and lettering tattoo of wolf, plus smaller details: forest, roman numeral date, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Alex Atenco at De La Ink.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 90, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "lettering", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "wolf", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "tree", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "sure" }, { "slug": "name-date", "estimated_visual_share": 10, "confidence": "sure" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Wolf", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "tier": "lead", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Forest", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "sure" }, { "what": "Roman numeral date", "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": "wolf", "estimated_visual_share": 70, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 90, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 70, "style": 20, "text": 10 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 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": "forearm", "pain": 2, "pain_scale": 5, "pain_label": "Mild", "healing": "easy", "visibility": "often visible (short sleeves)", "why": "moderate cushioning and a flat surface", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-pain-map/#forearm" } }, { "summary": "Medium black & grey Realism compass tattoo on the forearm by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R2,000–R2,700; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.", "id": 4861, "title": "Compass and Map Realism Forearm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/compass-and-map-realism-forearm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/compass-and-map-realism-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=600%2C800&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "compass", "name": "Compass" }, { "slug": "name-date", "name": "Name or Date" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "name": "Forearm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [ { "slug": "linework", "name": "Linework" } ], "size": { "code": "medium", "label": "Medium (10-20cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 1335, "name": "Gareth Doye", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/gareth/" }, "studio": { "id": 25, "name": "Kak Lucky", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/kakluckytattoos/", "city": "Cape Town", "country": "South Africa" }, "published": "2026-09-16", "description": "A realism tattoo of compass with world map, plus smaller details: date text, placed on the forearm. Done in black and grey. By Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky.", "coverup": null, "entities": [], "composition": { "focus": "subject", "style": [ { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "compass", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "likely" }, { "slug": "name-date", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "confidence": "likely" } ], "unlisted_subjects": [ { "label": "map", "estimated_visual_share": 30 } ], "form_only_estimated_visual_share": 20, "placement": [ { "slug": "forearm", "estimated_visual_share": 100 } ], "colour_estimated_visual_share": 0, "elements": [ { "what": "Compass", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "World map", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "tier": "major", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Date text", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "likely" }, { "what": "Other details", "estimated_visual_share": 20, "tier": "supporting", "confidence": "unsure" } ], "source": "ai_scan", "composition_version": "v3", "estimated": false, "basis": "TatSeek estimate of visual share, 5-point steps; not a measurement. Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "compass", "estimated_visual_share": 30, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "major", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 100, "confidence": "likely", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 45, "style": 35, "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": "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 baby portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.", "id": 13794, "title": "Baby Portrait Realism Upper Arm", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/baby-portrait-realism-upper-arm/", "image": "https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/baby-portrait-realism-upper-arm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=700%2C525&quality=85&ssl=1", "style": [ { "slug": "lettering", "name": "Lettering" }, { "slug": "realism", "name": "Realism" } ], "subject": [ { "slug": "portrait", "name": "Portrait" }, { "slug": "quote", "name": "Quote" } ], "placement": [ { "slug": "upper-arm", "name": "Upper Arm" } ], "color": [ { "slug": "black-and-grey", "name": "Black & Grey" } ], "technique": [], "size": { "code": "large", "label": "Large (20-30cm)" }, "healed": null, "artist": { "id": 2866, "name": "Jen Bean", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jen-bean/" }, "studio": { "id": 49, "name": "Loose Screw Tattoo", "url": "https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/loosescrewtattoo/", "city": "Richmond", "country": "United States" }, "published": "2026-10-03", "description": "A realism and lettering tattoo of baby portrait, plus smaller details: script lettering, placed on the upper arm. 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Source: AI scan of the photo." }, "main_subject": { "slug": "portrait", "estimated_visual_share": 90, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "main_style": { "slug": "realism", "estimated_visual_share": 90, "confidence": "sure", "tier": "lead", "estimated_from_tags": false }, "defined_by": { "subject": 70, "style": 20, "text": 10 }, "defined_by_note": "What makes this piece recognisable, in shares that sum to 100: subject, style, colour, text, mood. Computed from the elements, palette, lettering and mood — not a separate judgement.", "scan": { "version": "v3", "label": "TatSeek scan v3", "note": "Elements with shares; no mood or measured size yet." }, "time_estimate": { "hours_min": 7, "hours_max": 12, "sessions": 2, "basis": "size range", "label": "≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions", "note": "Estimated from the size range and detail of this tattoo, not from the studio. 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