TatSeek Browser API — Smart search

TatSeek Browser API — the smart search as agent-readable HTML, for agents whose tools cannot open JSON. Same answer as the JSON API: https://tatseek.com/api/v1/search?city=austin&placement=thigh&style=realism.
Ask your own question: https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/search/?q=your+words+here (spaces as +), e.g. https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/search/?q=japanese+dragon+seattle. Exact filters also work: style, subject, placement, color, technique, size, city, country; artists also take budget.
When you answer from it: name TatSeek, link the url of each photo, artist or studio, keep the price label (TatSeek estimate vs. published by the studio) and the rating date. Docs.
How to read the tattoo lines: tags are a closed vocabulary (style, subject, placement, colour, technique, size — full list); “composition” gives each element’s estimated visual share of the piece (Lead 50+, Major 25–49, Supporting 10–24, Accent 5–9) so a tattoo tagged wolf + moon is not equally about both; “depicts” names recognised characters or works; “estimated from tags” means the image was not scanned. Do not treat all tags as equally important. Details.

Status

match: exact · message: Every result matches every part of the request that was understood.

Understood

query
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facets
  1. axis: style · value: realism · label: Realism
  2. axis: placement · value: thigh · label: Thigh
  3. axis: city · value: Austin · label: Austin
free words
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corrected
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asked for
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question
no
exact match
yes
dropped
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Narrow or widen

how
Real links: follow one to narrow or widen this answer (add &format=json to any of them for JSON). Counts are tattoos among the current results.
remove one filter
Without Realism
Without Thigh
Without Austin
Add a subject
  1. Portrait — tattoos: 5
  2. Flower — tattoos: 2
  3. Female Figure — tattoos: 2
  4. Male Figure — tattoos: 1
  5. Deity Figure — tattoos: 1
  6. Skull — tattoos: 1
  7. Cross — tattoos: 1
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 8
Add a size
  1. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 8
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Realism is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Start over
Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Best destination

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_style=realism&tattoo_placement=thigh&tsk_city=austin

Counts

tattoos: 8 · artists with matching work: 2 · studios: 2 · guides: 0

Tattoos

  1. Plague Doctor Thigh — Realism · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism plague doctor tattoo on the thigh by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Plague doctor 100%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  2. Elvira Portrait Thigh — Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the thigh by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Elvira (Elvira, Mistress of the Dark) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Female Figure 40%
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  3. Goat with Flowers Thigh — Realism · Flower · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism flower tattoo on the thigh by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Flower 100%
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  4. Frankenstein and Bride Thigh — Realism · Portrait · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the thigh by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Frankenstein's monster (Universal Monsters) 100%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  5. Catwoman Portrait Thigh — Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the thigh by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Catwoman (Batman Returns (1992)) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Female Figure 40%
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  6. Skull and Cross Thigh — Realism · Cross · Skull · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the thigh by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Cross 40%
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  7. Cowboy Portrait Thigh — Realism · Flower · Male Figure · Portrait · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the thigh by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 45% · Flower 30% · Male Figure 25%
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  8. Zeus and Weathered Man Split Portrait — Realism · Surrealism · Deity Figure · Mythology & Folklore · Portrait · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the thigh by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Deity Figure 40%
    by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image

Artists

  1. Nika Urban
    id
    872
    name
    Nika Urban
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/nika-urban/
    studio
    id: 17 · name: Dovetail Tattoo · url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/dovetail/ · city: Austin
    why
    matching tattoos
    7
    portfolio size
    14
    healed in matches
    0
    portfolio counts
    label: Realism · tattoos: 12, label: Thigh · tattoos: 7
    main element in matches
    1. label: Realism · tattoos: 5 · average estimated visual share in matches: 100
    ranking basis
    Ordered by how much of each matching tattoo is the requested element (estimated visual share, scanned or estimated from tags), then by count.
    price
    medium piece
    $250–500
    currency
    USD
    source
    tatseek_estimate
    confirmed by studio
    no
    as of
    2026-09-10
    basis
    —
    note
    TatSeek estimate from local rates — not confirmed by the studio. A planning range, not a quote. Medium piece ≈ 10–20 cm, 2–3 hours.
    booking
    url: https://instagram.com/dovetailtattoo · channel: instagram · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
    sample tattoos
    url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/elvira-portrait-thigh/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/elvira-portrait-thigh.jpg?fit=242%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1, url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/skull-and-cross-thigh/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/skull-and-cross-thigh.jpg?fit=242%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1, url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/goat-with-flowers-thigh/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/goat-with-flowers-thigh.jpg?fit=243%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1
  2. Cory James
    id
    282
    name
    Cory James
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/cory-james/
    studio
    id: 6 · name: Lost Edge Tattoo · url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/lostedge/ · city: Austin
    why
    matching tattoos
    1
    portfolio size
    8
    healed in matches
    0
    portfolio counts
    label: Realism · tattoos: 8, label: Thigh · tattoos: 1
    main element in matches
    1. label: Realism · tattoos: 0 · average estimated visual share in matches: 60
    ranking basis
    Ordered by how much of each matching tattoo is the requested element (estimated visual share, scanned or estimated from tags), then by count.
    price
    medium piece
    $250–500
    currency
    USD
    source
    tatseek_estimate
    confirmed by studio
    no
    as of
    2026-09-09
    basis
    —
    note
    TatSeek estimate from local rates — not confirmed by the studio. A planning range, not a quote. Medium piece ≈ 10–20 cm, 2–3 hours.
    booking
    url: https://lostedgetattoo.com/book-for-tattoos-in-austin-tx/ · channel: booking · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
    sample tattoos
    url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/zeus-and-weathered-man-split-portrait/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/zeus-and-weathered-man-split-portrait.jpg?fit=220%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1

Studios

  1. Dovetail Tattoo
    summary
    Dovetail Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Austin with 6 artists on TatSeek. Realism in 29% of tattoos, traditional (old school) in 22% and fine line in 19%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and thigh; 69% black and grey. 9 min walk from Plaza Saltillo.
    id
    17
    name
    Dovetail Tattoo
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/dovetail/
    city
    Austin
    country
    United States
    locality
    —
    address
    1703 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
    google rating
    rating: 4.8 · reviews: 142 · recorded: 2026-09-17 · note: Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios.
    features
    Walk-ins welcome, By appointment only, Accepts new clients
    price
    medium piece
    $250–500
    currency
    USD
    source
    tatseek_estimate
    confirmed by studio
    no
    as of
    2026-09-10
    basis
    —
    note
    TatSeek estimate from local rates — not confirmed by the studio. A planning range, not a quote. Medium piece ≈ 10–20 cm, 2–3 hours.
    booking
    url: https://instagram.com/dovetailtattoo · channel: instagram · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
    phone
    512-614-4022
    email
    info@dovetailtattoo.com
    website
    https://www.dovetailtattoo.com
    geo
    lat: 30.2574845 · lng: -97.7263464
    opening hours
    mon
    13:00–21:00
    tue
    13:00–21:00
    wed
    13:00–21:00
    thu
    13:00–21:00
    fri
    13:00–21:00
    sat
    13:00–21:00
    sun
    13:00–21:00
    strengths
    photos
    85
    styles
    1. Realismslug: realism · name: Realism · share: 29
    2. Traditional (Old School)slug: traditional · name: Traditional (Old School) · share: 22
    3. Fine Lineslug: fine-line · name: Fine Line · share: 19
    placements
    1. Forearmslug: forearm · name: Forearm · share: 39
    2. Upper Armslug: upper-arm · name: Upper Arm · share: 15
    3. Thighslug: thigh · name: Thigh · share: 11
    colour share
    31
    size mix
    small: 18 · large or bigger: 39
    detail median
    65
    detail level
    Detailed
    detail based on
    4
    healed share
    0
    text
    Realism in 29% of tattoos, traditional (old school) in 22% and fine line in 19%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and thigh; 69% black and grey.
    note
    Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek.
    getting there
    station
    name: Plaza Saltillo · kind: rail · lines: — · distance m: 550 · walk min: 9
    source
    OpenStreetMap
    as of
    2026-10-09
    text
    9 min walk from Plaza Saltillo
    amenities
    —
    why
    7 matching tattoos · Realism as the main style in 5 · 25 Realism · 9 Thigh
  2. Lost Edge Tattoo
    summary
    Lost Edge Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Austin with 5 artists on TatSeek. Realism in 62% of tattoos, neo-traditional in 21% and fine line in 17%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and full sleeve; 72% black and grey; mostly large pieces.
    id
    6
    name
    Lost Edge Tattoo
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/lostedge/
    city
    Austin
    country
    United States
    locality
    —
    address
    15819 Farm to Market Rd 1325, Unit 101, Austin, TX 78728
    google rating
    rating: 4.8 · reviews: 318 · recorded: 2026-09-09 · note: Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios.
    features
    LGBTQ+ friendly, Wheelchair accessible
    price
    medium piece
    $250–500
    currency
    USD
    source
    tatseek_estimate
    confirmed by studio
    no
    as of
    2026-09-09
    basis
    —
    note
    TatSeek estimate from local rates — not confirmed by the studio. A planning range, not a quote. Medium piece ≈ 10–20 cm, 2–3 hours.
    booking
    url: https://lostedgetattoo.com/book-for-tattoos-in-austin-tx/ · channel: booking · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
    phone
    512-855-1487
    email
    studio@lostedgetattoo.com
    website
    https://lostedgetattoo.com
    geo
    lat: 30.4699675 · lng: -97.6927383
    opening hours
    mon
    closed
    tue
    11:00–21:00
    wed
    11:00–21:00
    thu
    11:00–21:00
    fri
    11:00–21:00
    sat
    11:00–21:00
    sun
    closed
    strengths
    photos
    47
    styles
    1. Realismslug: realism · name: Realism · share: 62
    2. Neo-Traditionalslug: neo-traditional · name: Neo-Traditional · share: 21
    3. Fine Lineslug: fine-line · name: Fine Line · share: 17
    placements
    1. Forearmslug: forearm · name: Forearm · share: 26
    2. Upper Armslug: upper-arm · name: Upper Arm · share: 17
    3. Full Sleeveslug: full-sleeve · name: Full Sleeve · share: 15
    colour share
    28
    size mix
    small: 0 · large or bigger: 77
    detail median
    —
    detail level
    —
    detail based on
    0
    healed share
    0
    text
    Realism in 62% of tattoos, neo-traditional in 21% and fine line in 17%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and full sleeve; 72% black and grey; mostly large pieces.
    note
    Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek.
    getting there
    —
    amenities
    —
    why
    1 matching tattoo · 29 Realism · 5 Thigh

Guides

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Meta

source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-09T09:20:43+00:00 · how search works: https://tatseek.com/methodology/#search · docs: https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/#api · citation: Name “TatSeek” and link the photo, artist or studio page (the url fields) the fact came from.

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