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?placement=forearm&style=traditional&subject=man.
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: traditional · label: Traditional (Old School)
  2. axis: subject · value: man · label: Male Figure
  3. axis: placement · value: forearm · label: Forearm
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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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 Traditional (Old School)
Without Male Figure
Without Forearm
Add a colour
  1. Color — tattoos: 3
  2. Black & Grey — tattoos: 1
Add a city
  1. Chicago — tattoos: 2
  2. Cape Town — tattoos: 1
  3. Durban — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 2
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Traditional (Old School) is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Only tattoos where Male Figure 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=traditional&tattoo_subject=man&tattoo_placement=forearm

Counts

tattoos: 4 · artists with matching work: 4 · studios: 3 · guides: 0

Tattoos

  1. Sailor Man Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Male Figure · Forearm · Color
    Color Traditional (Old School) male figure tattoo on the forearm by Nick Colella at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Male Figure 100%
    by Nick Colella at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  2. Sailor Bust Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Male Figure · Forearm · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) male figure tattoo on the forearm by Phil at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R2,000–R2,700; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Male Figure 100%
    by Phil at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image
  3. Woman Holding a Head Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Male Figure · Pin-up · Forearm · Color
    Color Traditional (Old School) woman in jewelry tattoo on the forearm by Mike Dalton at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Woman in jewelry 60% · Severed bearded head 30% · Beads and ornaments 10%
    defined by subject 45 · color 35 · style 20
    by Mike Dalton at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  4. Plague Doctor Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Male Figure · Mask · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) male figure tattoo on the forearm by Ash at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Male Figure 60% · Mask 40%
    by Ash at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban, South Africa · published 2026-09-23 · image

Artists

  1. Phil
    id
    1340
    name
    Phil
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/phil/
    studio
    id: 25 · name: Kak Lucky · url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/kakluckytattoos/ · city: Cape Town
    why
    matching tattoos
    1
    portfolio size
    10
    healed in matches
    0
    portfolio counts
    label: Traditional · tattoos: 8, label: Male Figure · tattoos: 1, label: Forearm · tattoos: 5
    main element in matches
    1. label: Traditional · tattoos: 1 · average estimated visual share in matches: 100
    2. label: Male Figure · tattoos: 1 · 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/sailor-bust-forearm/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/phil-1.jpg?fit=240%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1
  2. Nick Colella
    id
    2743
    name
    Nick Colella
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/nick-colella/
    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: Traditional · tattoos: 14, label: Male Figure · tattoos: 3, label: Forearm · tattoos: 4
    main element in matches
    1. label: Traditional · tattoos: 1 · average estimated visual share in matches: 100
    2. label: Male Figure · tattoos: 1 · 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
    $400–700
    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/sailor-man-traditional-forearm/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sailor-man-traditional-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=300%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1
  3. Mike Dalton
    id
    2745
    name
    Mike Dalton
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/mike-dalton/
    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: Traditional · tattoos: 14, label: Male Figure · tattoos: 2, label: Forearm · tattoos: 13
    main element in matches
    1. label: Traditional · tattoos: 1 · average estimated visual share in matches: 100
    2. label: Male Figure · tattoos: 0 · average estimated visual share in matches: 30
    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
    $400–700
    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/woman-holding-a-head-traditional-forearm/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/woman-holding-a-head-traditional-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=240%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1
  4. Ash
    id
    2459
    name
    Ash
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-artist/ash/
    studio
    id: 31 · name: Trade Mark Tattoo · url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trade-mark-tattoo/ · city: Durban
    why
    matching tattoos
    1
    portfolio size
    10
    healed in matches
    0
    portfolio counts
    label: Traditional · tattoos: 10, label: Male Figure · tattoos: 1, label: Forearm · tattoos: 6
    main element in matches
    1. label: Traditional · tattoos: 0 · average estimated visual share in matches: 100
    2. label: Male Figure · 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
    —
    booking
    url: https://instagram.com/trade_mark_tattoo · channel: instagram · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
    sample tattoos
    url: https://tatseek.com/tattoo-photo/plague-doctor-forearm/ · image: https://i0.wp.com/tatseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/plague-doctor-forearm-tattoo-photo.jpg?fit=300%2C300&quality=85&ssl=1

Studios

  1. Great Lakes Tattoo
    summary
    Great Lakes Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Chicago with 10 artists on TatSeek. Traditional (old school) in 72% of tattoos and new school in 17%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and back; 76% in colour. 10 min walk from Chicago.
    id
    42
    name
    Great Lakes Tattoo
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/greatlakestattoo/
    city
    Chicago
    country
    United States
    locality
    —
    address
    1148 W Grand Ave
    google rating
    rating: 4.8 · reviews: 444 · recorded: 2026-09-30 · note: Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios.
    features
    LGBTQ+ friendly, Walk-ins welcome
    price
    medium piece
    $400–700
    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.
    phone
    +1 312-870-0458
    email
    info@greatlakestattoo.com
    website
    https://www.greatlakestattoo.com
    geo
    lat: 41.891218 · lng: -87.656569
    opening hours
    mon
    11:00–19:00
    tue
    11:00–19:00
    wed
    11:00–19:00
    thu
    11:00–19:00
    fri
    11:00–19:00
    sat
    11:00–19:00
    sun
    11:00–19:00
    strengths
    photos
    140
    styles
    1. Traditional (Old School)slug: traditional · name: Traditional (Old School) · share: 72
    2. New Schoolslug: new-school · name: New School · share: 17
    placements
    1. Forearmslug: forearm · name: Forearm · share: 50
    2. Upper Armslug: upper-arm · name: Upper Arm · share: 14
    3. Backslug: back · name: Back · share: 14
    colour share
    76
    size mix
    small: 0 · large or bigger: 1
    detail median
    50
    detail level
    Moderate
    detail based on
    4
    healed share
    0
    text
    Traditional (old school) in 72% of tattoos and new school in 17%; usually on the forearm, upper arm and back; 76% in colour.
    note
    Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek.
    getting there
    station
    name: Chicago · kind: subway · lines: — · distance m: 560 · walk min: 10
    source
    OpenStreetMap
    as of
    2026-10-09
    text
    10 min walk from Chicago
    amenities
    —
    why
    2 matching tattoos · Traditional as the main style in 2 · Male Figure as the main element in 1 · 101 Traditional · 8 Male Figure · 70 Forearm
  2. Kak Lucky
    summary
    Kak Lucky is a tattoo studio in Cape Town with 6 artists on TatSeek. Fine line in 27% of tattoos and traditional (old school) in 21%; usually on the forearm, calf and upper arm; 72% black and grey. 15 min walk from Gardens · 250 m from Iziko South African Museum.
    id
    25
    name
    Kak Lucky
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/kakluckytattoos/
    city
    Cape Town
    country
    South Africa
    locality
    —
    address
    43 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001
    google rating
    rating: 4.9 · reviews: 325 · recorded: 2026-10-01 · note: Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios.
    features
    LGBTQ+ friendly
    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.
    phone
    +27 74 619 1778
    email
    info@kakluckytattoos.com
    website
    https://kakluckytattoos.com
    geo
    lat: -33.9284715 · lng: 18.4123959
    opening hours
    mon
    closed
    tue
    11:00–18:00
    wed
    11:00–18:00
    thu
    11:00–18:00
    fri
    11:00–18:00
    sat
    11:00–16:30
    sun
    closed
    strengths
    photos
    182
    styles
    1. Fine Lineslug: fine-line · name: Fine Line · share: 27
    2. Traditional (Old School)slug: traditional · name: Traditional (Old School) · share: 21
    placements
    1. Forearmslug: forearm · name: Forearm · share: 29
    2. Calfslug: calf · name: Calf · share: 20
    3. Upper Armslug: upper-arm · name: Upper Arm · share: 14
    colour share
    28
    size mix
    small: 34 · large or bigger: 9
    detail median
    70
    detail level
    Detailed
    detail based on
    6
    healed share
    1
    text
    Fine line in 27% of tattoos and traditional (old school) in 21%; usually on the forearm, calf and upper arm; 72% black and grey.
    note
    Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek.
    getting there
    station
    name: Gardens · kind: rail · lines: — · distance m: 910 · walk min: 15
    landmark
    name: Iziko South African Museum · distance m: 240 · walk min: 4 · wikidata: Q6102031 · sitelinks: 13
    source
    OpenStreetMap
    as of
    2026-10-09
    text
    15 min walk from Gardens · 250 m from Iziko South African Museum
    amenities
    —
    why
    1 matching tattoo · Traditional as the main style in 1 · Male Figure as the main element in 1 · 39 Traditional · 3 Male Figure · 52 Forearm
  3. Trade Mark Tattoo
    summary
    Trade Mark Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Durban with 7 artists on TatSeek. Traditional (old school) in 28% of tattoos, fine line in 23% and realism in 16%; usually on the forearm and upper arm; 74% black and grey.
    id
    31
    name
    Trade Mark Tattoo
    url
    https://tatseek.com/tattoo-studio/trade-mark-tattoo/
    city
    Durban
    country
    South Africa
    locality
    —
    address
    Shop B05 Granada Square, 16 Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga, Durban, 4319, South Africa
    google rating
    rating: 4.9 · reviews: 462 · recorded: 2026-09-23 · note: Mirrored from Google; TatSeek does not rate studios.
    features
    Accepts new clients
    price
    —
    booking
    url: https://instagram.com/trade_mark_tattoo · channel: instagram · note: Direct with the studio — TatSeek takes no fee.
    phone
    +27 31 303 8713
    email
    info@trademarktattoos.com
    website
    https://trademarktattoos.com
    geo
    lat: -29.7280148 · lng: 31.0846093
    opening hours
    mon
    11:00–18:00
    tue
    11:00–18:00
    wed
    11:00–18:00
    thu
    11:00–22:00
    fri
    11:00–22:00
    sat
    11:00–22:00
    sun
    10:00–16:00
    strengths
    photos
    69
    styles
    1. Traditional (Old School)slug: traditional · name: Traditional (Old School) · share: 28
    2. Fine Lineslug: fine-line · name: Fine Line · share: 23
    3. Realismslug: realism · name: Realism · share: 16
    placements
    1. Forearmslug: forearm · name: Forearm · share: 46
    2. Upper Armslug: upper-arm · name: Upper Arm · share: 25
    colour share
    26
    size mix
    small: 17 · large or bigger: 6
    detail median
    60
    detail level
    Detailed
    detail based on
    2
    healed share
    0
    text
    Traditional (old school) in 28% of tattoos, fine line in 23% and realism in 16%; usually on the forearm and upper arm; 74% black and grey.
    note
    Counted from the studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek.
    getting there
    —
    amenities
    —
    why
    1 matching tattoo · 19 Traditional · 9 Male Figure · 32 Forearm

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Meta

source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-09T09:17:10+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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