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?detail=complex&offset=48&subject=portrait.
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: portrait · label: Portrait
  2. axis: detail · value: complex · label: Complex
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

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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 Portrait
Without Complex
Add a style
  1. Realism — tattoos: 150
  2. Neo-Traditional — tattoos: 25
  3. Trash Polka — tattoos: 20
  4. Surrealism — tattoos: 20
  5. New School — tattoos: 18
  6. Abstract — tattoos: 14
  7. Traditional (Old School) — tattoos: 12
  8. Fine Line — tattoos: 10
  9. Anime / Manga — tattoos: 8
  10. Ornamental — tattoos: 7
Add a placement
  1. Forearm — tattoos: 64
  2. Upper Arm — tattoos: 60
  3. Full Sleeve — tattoos: 32
  4. Thigh — tattoos: 30
  5. Calf — tattoos: 30
  6. Shoulder — tattoos: 7
  7. Back — tattoos: 5
  8. Chest — tattoos: 4
  9. Hand — tattoos: 2
  10. Ribs & Side — tattoos: 1
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 126
  2. Color — tattoos: 75
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 34
Add a mood
  1. Dark — tattoos: 2
  2. Funny — tattoos: 1
Add a city
  1. Los Angeles — tattoos: 71
  2. New York — tattoos: 35
  3. Austin — tattoos: 30
  4. Denver — tattoos: 29
  5. Seattle — tattoos: 24
  6. Vancouver — tattoos: 10
  7. Portland — tattoos: 9
  8. Concord — tattoos: 8
  9. Upland — tattoos: 5
  10. Richmond — tattoos: 4
Add a size
  1. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 146
  2. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 47
  3. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 41
  4. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 1
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Portrait is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Start over
Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

235

Limit

24

Offset

48

Next offset

72

Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_subject=portrait&tsk_cx=complex

Tattoos

  1. Abstract Multi-Face Portrait Thigh Piece — Abstract · Trash Polka · Portrait · Thigh · Black with Color Accents · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Abstract portrait tattoo on the thigh by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Portrait 40%
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-07 · image
  2. Fragmented Portrait Forearm — Abstract · Trash Polka · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Abstract portrait tattoo on the forearm by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Portrait 40%
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-07 · image
  3. Cubist Faces with Flames Neo Traditional Upper Arm — Neo-Traditional · Surrealism · Fire & Flames · Portrait · Upper Arm · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Neo-Traditional cubist faces tattoo on the upper arm by Brenn Cox at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Cubist faces 60% · Flames 25% · Abstract shapes 15%
    defined by subject 40 · style 30 · color 30
    by Brenn Cox at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  4. Face Vase with Daisies Surreal Calf — Surrealism · Flower · Portrait · Calf · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Surrealism face shaped like a broken vase tattoo on the calf by Brenn Cox at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Face shaped like a broken vase 55% · Daisies 45%
    defined by subject 50 · color 30 · style 20
    by Brenn Cox at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  5. Half Skull Smiling Face Illustrative Upper Arm — Illustrative · Portrait · Skull · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative smiling face tattoo on the upper arm by Jolie Matthews at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Smiling face 50% · Skull half 50%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Jolie Matthews at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  6. Faces and Tree Roots Surreal Thigh — Surrealism · Portrait · Tree · Thigh · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Surrealism faces tattoo on the thigh by Brenn Cox at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Faces 50% · Tree with roots 50%
    defined by subject 70 · style 30
    by Brenn Cox at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  7. 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; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈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
  8. 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; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈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
  9. 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; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈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
  10. 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; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈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
  11. 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; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈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
  12. Naruto Portrait Thigh — Anime / Manga · New School · Male Figure · Portrait · Thigh · Color · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Anime / Manga portrait tattoo on the thigh by Alessandro at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto Uzumaki from Naruto) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Male Figure 40%
    by Alessandro at Art Collector, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  13. Ferris Bueller Portrait Thigh — New School · Male Figure · Portrait · Thigh · Color · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color New School portrait tattoo on the thigh by Julie Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    depicts: Ferris Bueller (Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Male Figure 40%
    by Julie Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  14. Ken Portrait Thigh — New School · Male Figure · Portrait · Thigh · Color · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color New School portrait tattoo on the thigh by Julie Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    depicts: Ken (Ken from the 2023 Barbie film) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Male Figure 40%
    by Julie Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  15. 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; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈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
  16. Bearded Man in a Turban Portrait Realism Forearm — Realism · Male Figure · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait of a bearded man in a turban tattoo on the forearm by Oleksandr Pozigun at The FALL, Vancouver; ≈CA$1,200–CA$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait of a bearded man in a turban 85% · Smoke shading 15%
    defined by subject 70 · style 30
    by Oleksandr Pozigun at The FALL, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-10-02 · image
  17. Clown Face Realism Hand — Realism · Film & TV · Portrait · Hand · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism clown face tattoo on the hand by Sage Raul at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$800–$950; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    depicts: Art the Clown (Terrifier) 85%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Clown face 85% · Black hat 10% · Hand shading 5%
    defined by subject 70 · style 30
    by Sage Raul at Real Gone, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  18. Edward Scissorhands Portrait Realism Forearm — Realism · Film & TV · Portrait · Forearm · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Realism edward scissorhands portrait tattoo on the forearm by Brian Ulibarri at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$1,950–$2,550; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Edward Scissorhands 80%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Edward Scissorhands portrait 80% · Scissor hands 20%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Brian Ulibarri at Real Gone, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  19. Elf Girl Portrait Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Female Figure · Flower · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism elf girl portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Raven Lennox at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$1,950–$2,550; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Elf girl portrait 75% · Black hair 15% · Flower petals at the bottom 10%
    defined by subject 70 · style 30
    by Raven Lennox at Real Gone, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  20. Ice Cube Portrait Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Male Figure · Portrait · Quote · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism man in a cap tattoo on the upper arm by Tony Fentress at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    depicts: Ice Cube (Music) 75%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Man in a cap 75% · Parental advisory label 25%
    defined by subject 60 · style 20 · text 20
    by Tony Fentress at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  21. Crying Heart Head Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Heart · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) heart-shaped head tattoo on the forearm by Anthony Papallo at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Heart-shaped head 50% · Crying face 35% · Standing figure 15%
    defined by subject 70 · style 30
    by Anthony Papallo at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  22. Salvador Dalí with Elephant Realism Forearm — Realism · Elephant · Male Figure · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism salvador dalí portrait tattoo on the forearm by Raven Lennox at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$1,950–$2,550; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Salvador Dalí 70%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Salvador Dalí portrait 70% · Long-legged elephant 15% · Melting drips 10% · Cloud wisps 5%
    defined by subject 70 · style 30
    by Raven Lennox at Real Gone, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  23. Meditating Deity with Third Eye Realism Upper Arm — Geometric · Ornamental · Realism · Buildings & Architecture · Deity Figure · Portrait · Sacred Geometry · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism meditating shiva tattoo on the upper arm by Oleksandr Pozigun at The FALL, Vancouver; ≈CA$1,200–CA$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Shiva (Hinduism) 65%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Meditating Shiva 65% · Sacred geometry 20% · Temple frieze 10% · Crescent moon 5%
    defined by subject 55 · style 45
    by Oleksandr Pozigun at The FALL, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-10-02 · image
  24. Girl with Headphones and Crossed-out Mouth Realism Back — Abstract · Lettering · Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Back · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism girl with headphones and crossed-out mouth tattoo on the back by Raven Lennox at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$1,950–$2,550; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Girl with headphones and crossed-out mouth 65% · Graffiti letters and hearts 15% · Scribbled outline loops 15% · Black spray dot 5%
    defined by subject 45 · style 45 · text 10
    by Raven Lennox at Real Gone, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image

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source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-09T16:33:06+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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