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=cape-town&placement=forearm&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: forearm · label: Forearm
  3. axis: city · value: Cape Town · label: Cape Town
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 Forearm
Without Cape Town
Add a subject
  1. Skull — tattoos: 2
  2. Compass — tattoos: 2
  3. Portrait — tattoos: 2
  4. Female Figure — tattoos: 2
  5. Insect — tattoos: 1
  6. Dagger & Knife — tattoos: 1
  7. Rose — tattoos: 1
  8. Name or Date — tattoos: 1
  9. Fruit & Berries — tattoos: 1
  10. Leaves & Branches — tattoos: 1
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 14
  2. Color — tattoos: 3
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 5
  2. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 3
  3. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 1
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=forearm&tsk_city=cape-town

Counts

tattoos: 18 · artists with matching work: 7 · studios: 5 · guides: 0

Tattoos

  1. Woman Face Reflected in Knife Forearm — Realism · Dagger & Knife · Female Figure · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Woman Portrait 60% · Knife 25% · Background 15%
    ink black 55% · grey 45% — detail Very detailed (90/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 30
    by Jacobus at Disciples Ink, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-22 · image
  2. Pomegranate Realism Forearm — Realism · Fruit & Berries · Leaves & Branches · Forearm · Color · Linework · Small (up to 10cm)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Pomegranate 85% · Leaves 15%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-17 · image
  3. Skull and Insect Realism Forearm — Realism · Insect · Skull · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Insect 40%
    by Sean McLoughlin at Black Crown Tattoo, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-29 · image
  4. Dotwork Tuna Forearm — Realism · Fish · Forearm · Black & Grey
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Fish 100%
    by Maverick at Tarot Tattoo, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-22 · image
  5. Ornamental Deity Mask Forearm — Realism · Mask · Forearm · Black & Grey
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Mask 100%
    by Maverick at Tarot Tattoo, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-22 · image
  6. Bearded Elder Portrait Forearm — Realism · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Dylan at Disciples Ink, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-22 · image
  7. Woman Face and Rose Forearm — Realism · Female Figure · Rose · Forearm · Black & Grey
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 60% · Rose 40%
    by Dylan at Disciples Ink, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-22 · image
  8. Odin and Raven Forearm — Realism · Deity Figure · Forearm · Black & Grey
    depicts: Odin (Norse mythology) 100%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deity Figure 100%
    by Jacobus at Disciples Ink, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-22 · image

Artists

  1. Jacobus
    id
    1115
    name
    Jacobus
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/jacobus/
    studio
    id: 22 · name: Disciples Ink · url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/disciplesink/ · city: Cape Town
    why
    matching tattoos
    5
    portfolio size
    7
    healed in matches
    0
    portfolio counts
    label: Realism · tattoos: 6, label: Forearm · tattoos: 5
    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
    R1,500–2,750
    currency
    ZAR
    source
    tatseek_estimate
    confirmed by studio
    no
    as of
    2026-09-11
    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/disciplesinktattoo · channel: instagram · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
    sample tattoos
    url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/woman-face-reflected-in-knife-forearm/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/woman-face-reflected-in-knife-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1, url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/odin-and-raven-forearm/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/odin-and-raven-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=246%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1, url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/freddy-krueger-forearm/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/freddy-krueger-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1
  2. Gareth Doye
    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
    why
    matching tattoos
    3
    portfolio size
    98
    healed in matches
    0
    portfolio counts
    label: Realism · tattoos: 5, label: Forearm · tattoos: 28
    main element in matches
    1. label: Realism · tattoos: 3 · 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
    R1,650–3,050
    currency
    ZAR
    source
    tatseek_estimate
    confirmed by studio
    no
    as of
    2026-09-16
    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/kakluckytattoos · channel: instagram · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
    sample tattoos
    url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/skull-forearm-2/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/skull-forearm-2-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1, url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/pomegranate-realism-forearm/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pomegranate-realism-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=240%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1, 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=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1
  3. Dylan
    id
    1117
    name
    Dylan
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/dylan/
    studio
    id: 22 · name: Disciples Ink · url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/disciplesink/ · city: Cape Town
    why
    matching tattoos
    3
    portfolio size
    8
    healed in matches
    0
    portfolio counts
    label: Realism · tattoos: 5, label: Forearm · tattoos: 5
    main element in matches
    1. label: Realism · tattoos: 2 · 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
    R1,500–2,750
    currency
    ZAR
    source
    tatseek_estimate
    confirmed by studio
    no
    as of
    2026-09-11
    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/disciplesinktattoo · channel: instagram · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
    sample tattoos
    url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/pirate-ship-at-sea-forearm/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pirate-ship-at-sea-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=220%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1, url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/bearded-elder-portrait-forearm/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bearded-elder-portrait-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=236%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1, url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/woman-face-and-rose-forearm/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/woman-face-and-rose-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=293%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1
  4. Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher
    id
    1108
    name
    Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/ronnie/
    studio
    id: 21 · name: Mr Lucky's · url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/mrluckys/ · city: Cape Town
    why
    matching tattoos
    2
    portfolio size
    39
    healed in matches
    0
    portfolio counts
    label: Realism · tattoos: 5, label: Forearm · tattoos: 15
    main element in matches
    1. label: Realism · tattoos: 2 · 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
    R2,100–3,850
    currency
    ZAR
    source
    tatseek_estimate
    confirmed by studio
    no
    as of
    2026-09-11
    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/capetowntattoo · channel: instagram · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
    sample tattoos
    url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/snake-and-portrait-forearm/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/belcher_39.jpg?fit=212%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1, url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/astronaut-forearm/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/belcher_26-v2.jpg?fit=300%2C245&quality=85&ssl=1
  5. Maverick
    id
    2322
    name
    Maverick
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/maverick/
    studio
    id: 29 · name: Tarot Tattoo · url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/tarot-tattoo/ · city: Cape Town
    why
    matching tattoos
    2
    portfolio size
    7
    healed in matches
    0
    portfolio counts
    label: Realism · tattoos: 4, label: Forearm · tattoos: 3
    main element in matches
    1. label: Realism · tattoos: 2 · 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
    R1,650–3,050
    currency
    ZAR
    source
    tatseek_estimate
    confirmed by studio
    no
    as of
    2026-09-22
    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/tarot.tattoocapetown · channel: instagram · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
    sample tattoos
    url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/dotwork-tuna-forearm/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dotwork-tuna-forearm-tattoo-photo.png?fit=210%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1, url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/ornamental-deity-mask-forearm/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ornamental-deity-mask-forearm-tattoo-photo.png?fit=251%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1

Studios

  1. Disciples Ink — city: Cape Town · country: South Africa · address: Strand Pavilion, Beach Rd, Strand, Cape Town 7140 · google rating: 4.9, 579, 2026-09-18, Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios. · features: LGBTQ+ friendly, Walk-ins welcome, By appointment only · price: R1,500–2,750, ZAR, tatseek_estimate, , 2026-09-11, , 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: https://instagram.com/disciplesinktattoo, instagram, Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee. · phone: +27 71 099 7458 · email: hello@disciplesink.co.za · website: https://disciplesink.co.za · geo: -34.1186811, 18.8276774 · opening hours: 10:00–17:00, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–17:00, closed · why: 8 matching tattoos · Realism as the main style in 7 · 16 Realism · 21 Forearm
  2. Mr Lucky's — city: Cape Town · country: South Africa · address: 28 Justice Walk, District Six · google rating: 5, 165, 2026-09-11, Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios. · features: Wheelchair accessible, Walk-ins welcome, By appointment only · price: R2,100–3,850, ZAR, tatseek_estimate, , 2026-09-11, , 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: https://instagram.com/capetowntattoo, instagram, Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee. · phone: +27 84 588 6005 · email: milo@mrluckytattoos.com · website: https://www.capetowntattoo.com · geo: -33.933801, 18.430433 · opening hours: closed, 10:00–17:30, 10:00–17:30, 10:00–17:30, 10:00–17:30, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–14:00 · why: 4 matching tattoos · Realism as the main style in 3 · 13 Realism · 18 Forearm
  3. Kak Lucky — city: Cape Town · country: South Africa · address: 43 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001 · google rating: 4.9, 325, 2026-10-01, Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios. · features: LGBTQ+ friendly · price: R1,650–3,050, ZAR, tatseek_estimate, , 2026-09-16, , 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: https://instagram.com/kakluckytattoos, instagram, Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee. · phone: +27 74 619 1778 · email: info@kakluckytattoos.com · website: https://kakluckytattoos.com · geo: -33.9284715, 18.4123959 · opening hours: closed, 11:00–18:00, 11:00–18:00, 11:00–18:00, 11:00–18:00, 11:00–16:30, closed · why: 3 matching tattoos · Realism as the main style in 3 · 9 Realism · 52 Forearm
  4. Tarot Tattoo — city: Cape Town · country: South Africa · address: 250 Main Road, Clovelly, Cape Town, 7974, South Africa · google rating: 5, 20, 2026-09-22, Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios. · features: By appointment only · price: R1,650–3,050, ZAR, tatseek_estimate, , 2026-09-22, , 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: https://instagram.com/tarot.tattoocapetown, instagram, Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee. · website: https://tarottattoo.co.za · geo: -34.1320638, 18.4426853 · opening hours: 10:00–17:00, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–17:00, closed · why: 2 matching tattoos · Realism as the main style in 2 · 6 Realism · 19 Forearm
  5. Black Crown Tattoo — city: Cape Town · country: South Africa · address: Old Cape Mall, 32B Miller Rd, Gordon's Bay Central, Cape Town, 7140 · google rating: 5, 69, 2026-10-01, Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios. · price: R1,650–3,050, ZAR, tatseek_estimate, , 2026-10-01, , 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: https://instagram.com/horrific_creations, instagram, Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee. · phone: +27 63 793 0220 · email: studioblackcrown@gmail.com · website: https://studioblackcrown.co.za · geo: -34.1566299, 18.8688057 · opening hours: closed, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–17:00, 10:00–15:00 · why: 1 matching tattoo · Realism as the main style in 1 · 2 Realism

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Meta

source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-09T04:16:24+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.

Example requests

Maps — everything that exists, one page each

TatSeek — real tattoo work, credited to its artist and studio.