TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos

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/tattoos?city=austin&subject=people&technique=whip-shading.
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: subject · value: people · label: People
  2. axis: technique · value: whip-shading · label: Whip Shading
  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 People
Without Whip Shading
Without Austin
Add a style
  1. Realism — tattoos: 33
  2. Surrealism — tattoos: 3
  3. Chicano — tattoos: 2
  4. Ornamental — tattoos: 2
  5. Neo-Traditional — tattoos: 1
  6. New School — tattoos: 1
  7. Watercolor — tattoos: 1
Add a placement
  1. Upper Arm — tattoos: 9
  2. Forearm — tattoos: 7
  3. Thigh — tattoos: 5
  4. Full Sleeve — tattoos: 3
  5. Hand — tattoos: 2
  6. Shoulder — tattoos: 2
  7. Back — tattoos: 2
  8. Calf — tattoos: 2
  9. Chest — tattoos: 1
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 28
  2. Color — tattoos: 4
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 22
  2. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 6
  3. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 4
  4. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 1
Require the main element
Only tattoos where People is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Start over
Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

33

Limit

24

Offset

0

Next offset

24

Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_subject=people&tattoo_technique=whip-shading&tsk_city=austin

Tattoos

  1. 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
  2. The Crow Portrait Shoulder — Realism · Male Figure · Portrait · Shoulder · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the shoulder by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Eric Draven (The Crow (1994)) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Male Figure 40%
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Praying Hands Forearm — Chicano · Realism · Hands · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Chicano hands tattoo on the forearm by Frank Benavides at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$400–$500; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Hands 60% · Hands 40%
    by Frank Benavides at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  6. Black Labrador Portrait Forearm — Realism · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the forearm by Nikki Rodriguez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$150–$200; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Nikki Rodriguez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  7. English Bulldog Portrait Upper Arm — Realism · Portrait · Upper Arm · Color · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Nikki Rodriguez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$400–$500; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Nikki Rodriguez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  8. Bettie Page Portrait Upper Arm — Realism · Pin-up · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Bettie Page (1950s pin-up model) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Pin-up 40%
    by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  9. John Lennon Portrait Calf — Realism · Male Figure · Portrait · Calf · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the calf by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: John Lennon (The Beatles) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Male Figure 40%
    by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  10. Pit Bull Portrait Upper Arm — Realism · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$400–$500; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  11. Baby Portrait Chest Piece — Realism · People · Portrait · Chest · Color · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Realism portrait tattoo on the chest by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  12. Joker Portrait Upper Arm Piece — Realism · Male Figure · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: The Joker (Heath Ledger's Joker from the film The Dark Knight (2008)) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Male Figure 40%
    by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  13. Black Labrador Portrait with Watercolor — Realism · Watercolor · Animals · Portrait · Upper Arm · Color · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Portrait 40%
    by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  14. Other Mother Upper Arm Piece — New School · Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents New School female figure tattoo on the upper arm by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Coraline (the button-eyed Other Mother from Coraline, the 2009 stop-motion film directed by Henry Selick, based on the Neil Gaiman) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 60% · Portrait 40%
    by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  15. Mastiff Dog Portrait Upper Arm Piece — Realism · Animals · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$850–$1,200; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  16. Baroque Figures Back and Side Piece — Realism · Female Figure · Mythology & Folklore · People · Back · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism female figure tattoo on the back by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$2,050–$2,650; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 100%
    by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  17. Classical Mythology Back Piece — Realism · Mythology & Folklore · People · Portrait · Back · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the back by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$2,050–$2,650; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  18. Woman Portrait Forearm — Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism female figure tattoo on the forearm by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$400–$500; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 60% · Portrait 40%
    by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  19. Chicano Woman Portrait Forearm Piece — Chicano · Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Chicano female figure tattoo on the forearm by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 60% · Portrait 40%
    by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  20. Bearded God Portrait Full Sleeve — Realism · Male Figure · Mythology & Folklore · Portrait · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the full sleeve by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$2,050–$2,650; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Male Figure 40%
    by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  21. Woman Face with Candles and Snakes Hand Piece — Realism · Surrealism · Female Figure · Portrait · Snake · Hand · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism female figure tattoo on the hand by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$400–$500; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 45% · Portrait 30% · Snake 25%
    by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  22. Man Portrait with Eagle Upper Arm Piece — Realism · Eagle · Male Figure · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism male figure tattoo on the upper arm by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Male Figure 45% · Portrait 30% · Eagle 25%
    by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  23. Day of the Dead Woman Shoulder Piece — Neo-Traditional · Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Skull · Shoulder · Color · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Neo-Traditional female figure tattoo on the shoulder by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 45% · Portrait 30% · Skull 25%
    by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  24. Man Portrait and Wolf Leg Sleeve — Realism · Male Figure · Portrait · Wolf · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism male figure tattoo on the full sleeve by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$2,050–$2,650; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Male Figure 45% · Portrait 30% · Wolf 25%
    by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image

Meta

source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-09T08:51:33+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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