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=chicago&subject=hands.
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

axis: subject · value: hands · label: Hands
axis: city · value: Chicago · label: Chicago

free words

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corrected

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asked for

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question

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 Hands
Without Chicago

Add a style

Traditional (Old School) — tattoos: 4
Realism — tattoos: 3
Abstract — tattoos: 2
New School — tattoos: 1
Geometric — tattoos: 1

Add a placement

Forearm — tattoos: 4
Thigh — tattoos: 2
Full Sleeve — tattoos: 1
Calf — tattoos: 1

Add a colour

Black & Grey — tattoos: 4
Color — tattoos: 4

Add a size

Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 2
Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 1

Require the main element

Only tattoos where Hands 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_subject=hands&tsk_city=chicago

Counts

tattoos: 8 · artists with matching work: 7 · studios: 2 · guides: 0

Tattoos

Clenched Fist in Triangle Realism Forearm — Abstract · Geometric · Realism · Hands · Triangle · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
Medium black & grey Realism clenched fist bound with ribbon tattoo on the forearm by Nelson Aviles at Black Atlas, Chicago; ≈$650–$750; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Clenched fist bound with ribbon 45% · Triangle frame 30% · Pixelated dissolving cubes 25%
defined by style 70 · subject 30
by Nelson Aviles at Black Atlas, Chicago, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
Hand and Banner Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Hands · Quote · Forearm · Color
Color Traditional (Old School) hands tattoo on the forearm by Danni Nievera at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Hands 60% · Quote 40%
by Danni Nievera at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
Hand Holding Heart Lock Traditional Thigh — Traditional (Old School) · Hands · Heart · Thigh · Color
Color Traditional (Old School) hands tattoo on the thigh by Matt "Beatdown" Ziolko at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Hands 60% · Heart 40%
by Matt "Beatdown" Ziolko at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
Hand with Eye and Dagger Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Dagger & Knife · Dice · Eye · Hands · Forearm · Color
Color Traditional (Old School) hand with an eye tattoo on the forearm by Mario Desa at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Hand with an eye 50% · Dice on the fingers 25% · Dagger 15% · Thorns 10%
defined by subject 45 · color 35 · style 20
by Mario Desa at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
Medusa Realism Thigh — Realism · Hands · Medusa · Snake · Thigh · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
Large black & grey Realism medusa with snake hair tattoo on the thigh by TJ Brown at Black Atlas, Chicago; ≈$1,500–$2,000; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Medusa with snake hair 55% · Hand at the chin 20% · Snakes 15% · Shading 10%
defined by subject 70 · style 30
by TJ Brown at Black Atlas, Chicago, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
Screaming Face with Black Brush Wash Realism Calf — Abstract · Realism · Hands · Portrait · Calf · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
Medium black & grey Realism black brush wash tattoo on the calf by Molly Kelso at Black Atlas, Chicago; ≈$650–$750; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Black brush wash 50% · Screaming face 30% · Reaching hand 20%
defined by style 65 · subject 35
by Molly Kelso at Black Atlas, Chicago, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
Hand and Snake New School Forearm — New School · Hands · Snake · Forearm · Black & Grey
Black & grey New School snake tattoo on the forearm by Kevin Leary at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Snake 60% · Hands 40%
by Kevin Leary at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
Fortune Teller Traditional Sleeve — Traditional (Old School) · Female Figure · Hands · Full Sleeve · Color
Color Traditional (Old School) female figure tattoo on the full sleeve by Matt "Beatdown" Ziolko at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 60% · Hands 40%
by Matt "Beatdown" Ziolko at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image

Artists

Matt "Beatdown" Ziolko
id
2747
name
Matt "Beatdown" Ziolko
url
https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/matt-beatdown-ziolko/
studio
id: 42 · name: Great Lakes Tattoo · url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/greatlakestattoo/ · city: Chicago
why
matching tattoos
2
portfolio size
14
healed in matches
0
portfolio counts
label: Hands · tattoos: 2
main element in matches
label: Hands · tattoos: 0 · average estimated visual share in matches: 50
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
$500–750
currency
USD
source
studio
confirmed by studio
yes
as of
2026-09-30
basis
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note
Published or confirmed by the studio. A planning range, not a quote. Medium piece ≈ 10–20 cm, 2–3 hours.
booking
url: https://greatlakestattoo.as.me · channel: booking · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
sample tattoos
url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/hand-holding-heart-lock-traditional-thigh/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hand-holding-heart-lock-traditional-thigh-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1, url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/fortune-teller-traditional-sleeve/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fortune-teller-traditional-sleeve-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1
Nelson Aviles
id
2787
name
Nelson Aviles
url
https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/nelson-aviles/
studio
id: 47 · name: Black Atlas · url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/blackatlas/ · city: Chicago
why
matching tattoos
1
portfolio size
9
healed in matches
0
portfolio counts
label: Hands · tattoos: 1
main element in matches
label: Hands · tattoos: 0 · average estimated visual share in matches: 45
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
$500–750
currency
USD
source
tatseek_estimate
confirmed by studio
no
as of
2026-10-02
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://www.blackatlasstudios.com/contact-us · channel: booking · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
sample tattoos
url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/clenched-fist-in-triangle-realism-forearm/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/clenched-fist-in-triangle-realism-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=201%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1
Danni Nievera
id
2751
name
Danni Nievera
url
https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/danni-nievera/
studio
id: 42 · name: Great Lakes Tattoo · url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/greatlakestattoo/ · city: Chicago
why
matching tattoos
1
portfolio size
14
healed in matches
0
portfolio counts
label: Hands · tattoos: 1
main element in matches
label: Hands · 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
$500–750
currency
USD
source
studio
confirmed by studio
yes
as of
2026-09-30
basis
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note
Published or confirmed by the studio. A planning range, not a quote. Medium piece ≈ 10–20 cm, 2–3 hours.
booking
url: https://greatlakestattoo.as.me · channel: booking · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
sample tattoos
url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/hand-and-banner-traditional-forearm/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hand-and-banner-traditional-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=225%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1
Mario Desa
id
2744
name
Mario Desa
url
https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/mario-desa/
studio
id: 42 · name: Great Lakes Tattoo · url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/greatlakestattoo/ · city: Chicago
why
matching tattoos
1
portfolio size
14
healed in matches
0
portfolio counts
label: Hands · tattoos: 1
main element in matches
label: Hands · tattoos: 0 · average estimated visual share in matches: 25
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
$500–750
currency
USD
source
studio
confirmed by studio
yes
as of
2026-09-30
basis
—
note
Published or confirmed by the studio. A planning range, not a quote. Medium piece ≈ 10–20 cm, 2–3 hours.
booking
url: https://greatlakestattoo.as.me · channel: booking · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
sample tattoos
url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/hand-with-eye-and-dagger-forearm/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hand-with-eye-and-dagger-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=200%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1
Molly Kelso
id
2786
name
Molly Kelso
url
https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/molly-kelso/
studio
id: 47 · name: Black Atlas · url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/blackatlas/ · city: Chicago
why
matching tattoos
1
portfolio size
9
healed in matches
0
portfolio counts
label: Hands · tattoos: 1
main element in matches
label: Hands · tattoos: 0 · average estimated visual share in matches: 20
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
$500–750
currency
USD
source
tatseek_estimate
confirmed by studio
no
as of
2026-10-02
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://www.blackatlasstudios.com/contact-us · channel: booking · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
sample tattoos
url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/screaming-face-with-black-brush-wash-realism-calf/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/screaming-face-with-black-brush-wash-realism-calf-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=240%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1

Studios

Chi Town Tattoo
summary
Chi Town Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Chicago with 6 artists on TatSeek. Realism in 38% of tattoos, fine line in 22% and ornamental in 13%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and calf; 81% black and grey. 10 min walk from Jefferson Park.
id
14
name
Chi Town Tattoo
url
https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/chitown/
city
Chicago
country
United States
locality
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address
5056 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
google rating
rating: 4.3 · reviews: 862 · recorded: 2026-09-18 · note: Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios.
features
By appointment only, Accepts new clients
price
medium piece
$300–450
currency
USD
source
studio
confirmed by studio
yes
as of
2026-09-10
basis
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note
Published or confirmed by the studio. A planning range, not a quote. Medium piece ≈ 10–20 cm, 2–3 hours.
booking
url: https://instagram.com/chitowntattoo · channel: instagram · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
phone
773-283-8696
email
chitownink@yahoo.com
website
https://chitowntattoo.com
geo
lat: 41.9680734 · lng: -87.7548824
opening hours
mon
11:00–02:00
tue
11:00–02:00
wed
11:00–02:00
thu
11:00–02:00
fri
11:00–02:00
sat
11:00–02:00
sun
11:00–02:00
strengths
photos
32
styles
Realismslug: realism · name: Realism · share: 38
Fine Lineslug: fine-line · name: Fine Line · share: 22
Ornamentalslug: ornamental · name: Ornamental · share: 13
placements
Forearmslug: forearm · name: Forearm · share: 47
Upper Armslug: upper-arm · name: Upper Arm · share: 25
Calfslug: calf · name: Calf · share: 13
colour share
19
size mix
small: 3 · large or bigger: 13
detail median
55
detail level
Detailed
detail based on
6
healed share
0
text
Realism in 38% of tattoos, fine line in 22% and ornamental in 13%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and calf; 81% black and grey.
note
Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek.
getting there
station
name: Jefferson Park · kind: subway · lines: — · distance m: 570 · walk min: 10
source
OpenStreetMap
as of
2026-10-09
text
10 min walk from Jefferson Park
amenities
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why
2 matching tattoos
Black Atlas
summary
Black Atlas is a tattoo studio in Chicago with 6 artists on TatSeek. Realism in 69% of tattoos and anime / manga in 10%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and calf; 71% black and grey; mostly large pieces. 7 min walk from Halsted Street.
id
47
name
Black Atlas
url
https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/blackatlas/
city
Chicago
country
United States
locality
—
address
953 W 18th Street
google rating
rating: 4.8 · reviews: 153 · recorded: 2026-10-02 · note: Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios.
features
LGBTQ+ friendly, Wheelchair accessible
price
medium piece
$500–750
currency
USD
source
tatseek_estimate
confirmed by studio
no
as of
2026-10-02
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://www.blackatlasstudios.com/contact-us · channel: booking · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
phone
+1 847-269-1288
email
contact@blackatlasstudios.com
website
https://www.blackatlasstudios.com
geo
lat: 41.857838 · lng: -87.650754
opening hours
mon
12:00–19:00
tue
12:00–19:00
wed
12:00–19:00
thu
12:00–19:00
fri
12:00–19:00
sat
12:00–19:00
sun
12:00–18:00
strengths
photos
51
styles
Realismslug: realism · name: Realism · share: 69
Anime / Mangaslug: anime · name: Anime / Manga · share: 10
placements
Forearmslug: forearm · name: Forearm · share: 33
Upper Armslug: upper-arm · name: Upper Arm · share: 20
Calfslug: calf · name: Calf · share: 16
colour share
29
size mix
small: 2 · large or bigger: 78
detail median
—
detail level
—
detail based on
0
healed share
0
text
Realism in 69% of tattoos and anime / manga in 10%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and calf; 71% black and grey; mostly large pieces.
note
Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek.
getting there
station
name: Halsted Street · kind: rail · lines: — · distance m: 400 · walk min: 7
source
OpenStreetMap
as of
2026-10-09
text
7 min walk from Halsted Street
amenities
—
why
2 matching tattoos

Guides

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Example requests

Smart search: https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/search/?q=fine%20line%20rose%20on%20the%20forearm · JSON
Tattoo photos: https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/tattoos/?style=realism&subject=portrait&city=seattle · JSON
Artists: https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/artists/?q=fine%20line%20portland&budget=400 · JSON
Studios: https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/studios/?q=walk-ins%20seattle · JSON
Guide answers: https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/guides/?q=can%20i%20swim%20after%20a%20tattoo · JSON
Tag vocabulary: https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/vocabulary/ · JSON
Live counts: https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/stats/ · JSON
OpenAPI description: https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/openapi/ · JSON

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