TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Realism Symbols

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?offset=144&q=Realism%20Symbols.
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Status

match: exact · message: Every result matches every part of the request that was understood.

Understood

query
Realism Symbols
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  1. axis: style · value: realism · label: Realism
  2. axis: subject · value: symbols · label: Symbols & Objects
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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.
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Without Realism
Without Symbols & Objects
Add a placement
  1. Forearm — tattoos: 63
  2. Upper Arm — tattoos: 44
  3. Calf — tattoos: 23
  4. Full Sleeve — tattoos: 21
  5. Chest — tattoos: 15
  6. Thigh — tattoos: 13
  7. Back — tattoos: 12
  8. Shoulder — tattoos: 8
  9. Ribs & Side — tattoos: 2
  10. Hand — tattoos: 2
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 142
  2. Color — tattoos: 31
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 20
Add a mood
  1. Dark — tattoos: 13
  2. Fierce — tattoos: 5
  3. Romantic — tattoos: 3
  4. Spiritual — tattoos: 3
  5. Delicate — tattoos: 1
Add a city
  1. New York — tattoos: 37
  2. Denver — tattoos: 33
  3. Los Angeles — tattoos: 28
  4. Vancouver — tattoos: 24
  5. Richmond — tattoos: 19
  6. Chicago — tattoos: 17
  7. Seattle — tattoos: 14
  8. Austin — tattoos: 11
  9. Cape Town — tattoos: 8
  10. Concord — tattoos: 3
Add a size
  1. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 112
  2. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 42
  3. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 29
  4. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 1
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Realism is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Only tattoos where Symbols & Objects is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Start over
Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

205

Limit

24

Offset

144

Next offset

168

Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_style=realism&tattoo_subject=symbols

Tattoos

  1. Samurai Skull with Oni Mask Thigh — Japanese (Irezumi) · Realism · Skull · Thigh · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Japanese (Irezumi) skull tattoo on the thigh by Zhimpa Moreno at Inknation Studio, New York; ≈$2,500–$3,400; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Skull 40%
    by Zhimpa Moreno at Inknation Studio, New York, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  2. Color Realism Animal Abstract Arm — Abstract · Realism · Skull · Upper Arm · Color · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Abstract skull tattoo on the upper arm by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Skull 40%
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  3. Bearded Man Portrait and Anchor Realism — Realism · Traditional (Old School) · Anchor · Flower · Portrait · Black & Grey · Stippling · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism man portrait tattoo by Plata at Arrow & Sword, Seattle; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): man portrait 55% · anchor 30% · flower 10% · laurel 5%
    ink black 60% · grey 40% — detail Detailed (75/100) — defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Plata at Arrow & Sword, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  4. Woman with Octopus Tentacles Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Crown · Female Figure · Octopus & Squid · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism sea queen tattoo on the upper arm by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈10–18 h, 3+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Sea Queen 60% · Tentacles 25% · Shell Tiara 10% · pearl strings 5%
    mood dark — ink black 50% · grey 45% · white 5% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 60 · style 35 · mood 5
    by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  5. Red Oni Mask and Woman Face Collage Realism Chest — Japanese (Irezumi) · Realism · Demon · Dragon · Female Figure · Mask · Octopus & Squid · Peony · Portrait · Skull · Chest · Black with Color Accents · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black with color accents Realism red oni mask tattoo on the chest by Gage Turner at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$4,800–$6,400; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Red oni mask 20% · Woman's face 20% · Skulls and bones 20% · Octopus tentacles 15%
    defined by subject 70 · style 15 · color 15
    by Gage Turner at Real Gone, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  6. Black and Grey Back Piece — Realism · Angel · Buildings & Architecture · Clouds & Smoke · Back · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism stormy clouds tattoo on the back by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R8,400–R11,200; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Stormy clouds 40% · Winged fighting figures 40% · Greek temple 20%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  7. Darth Vader Realism Forearm — Realism · Watercolor · Buildings & Architecture · Film & TV · Forearm · Color · Large (20-30cm) · fresh
    Large color Realism darth vader tattoo on the forearm by Chris Greenewald at Arrow & Sword, Seattle; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Darth Vader (Star Wars)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): darth vader 55% · fiery wash 20% · imperial structure 15% · dark figure 10%
    mood dark, fierce — ink black 35% · orange 25% · red 20% · grey 15% · yellow 5% — detail Detailed (75/100) — defined by subject 40 · style 35 · color 15 · mood 10
    by Chris Greenewald at Arrow & Sword, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  8. Veiled Woman, Skull and Dove Forearm — Realism · Bird · Female Figure · Skull · Forearm
    Realism female figure tattoo on the forearm by Stevo at Monolith Studio, New York.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 45% · Skull 30% · Bird 25%
    by Stevo at Monolith Studio, New York, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  9. Skull and Flowers Realism Head — Neo-Traditional · Ornamental · Realism · Flower · Skull · Head & Face · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the head & face by Angel Antonio at Black Atlas, Chicago; ≈$1,500–$2,000; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 35% · Peonies and leaves 25% · Swirl ornament 25% · Thorn band 10%
    defined by style 55 · subject 45
    by Angel Antonio at Black Atlas, Chicago, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  10. Skeleton Cowboy Realism Forearm — Realism · Other Weapons · Skull · Forearm · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the forearm by Gunner Noetzel at Pigment Tattoo, Austin.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 45% · Skeleton 30% · Other Weapons 25%
    by Gunner Noetzel at Pigment Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  11. Owls and Clock Realism Chest — Realism · Clock & Hourglass · Owl · Skull · Chest · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Realism clock & hourglass tattoo on the chest by Thomas Page at Pigment Tattoo, Austin.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Clock & Hourglass 45% · Owl 30% · Skull 25%
    by Thomas Page at Pigment Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  12. Skull and Fern Leaves Collage Trash Polka Back — Realism · Trash Polka · Leaves & Branches · Skull · Back · Black with Color Accents · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black with color accents Trash Polka grey skull tattoo on the back by Darl Gnau at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$4,800–$6,400; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Grey skull 35% · Black fern leaves 25% · Red brush staff 20% · Paint drips and splatter 20%
    defined by style 55 · subject 40 · color 5
    by Darl Gnau at Real Gone, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  13. Skeleton and Woman Portrait Leg Sleeve — Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Skull · Calf · Thigh · Black & Grey · Linework · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the calf by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 40% · Skeleton 25% · Female Figure 20% · Portrait 15%
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  14. Lighthouse and Eyes Realism Calf — Realism · Trash Polka · Eye · Lighthouse · Calf · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm) · fresh
    Large black & grey Trash Polka lighthouse tattoo on the calf by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lighthouse 45% · Splatter and dots 30% · Realistic eyes 25%
    defined by subject 50 · style 50
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-07 · image
  15. Ornate Skull and Octopus Tentacles Forearm — Realism · Skull · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the forearm by Darwin Enriquez at Inknation Studio, New York; ≈$1,600–$3,400; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Octopus & Squid 40%
    by Darwin Enriquez at Inknation Studio, New York, United States · published 2026-09-22 · image
  16. Clock and Rose Forearm — Realism · Clock & Hourglass · Rose · Forearm
    Realism clock & hourglass tattoo on the forearm by Mandy at Chi Town Tattoo, Chicago.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Clock & Hourglass 60% · Rose 40%
    by Mandy at Chi Town Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-22 · image
  17. Anatomical Heart with Landscape Chest Piece — Realism · Heart · Landscape · Chest · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism heart tattoo on the chest by Karrie Whitfield at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Heart 60% · Landscape 40%
    by Karrie Whitfield at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  18. Angels and Skull Calf Piece — Realism · Deity Figure · People · Skull · Calf · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the calf by Sylvester James at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Deity Figure 40%
    by Sylvester James at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  19. Skull and Eyeball Forearm Piece — Realism · Eye · Skull · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the forearm by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Eye 40%
    by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  20. Palm Trees and Compass Forearm Piece — Realism · Compass · Landscape · Nature & Plants · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism compass tattoo on the forearm by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$900–$1,250; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Compass 60% · Landscape 40%
    by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  21. Older Man Portrait with Figure on a Staircase Realism Full Sleeve — Realism · Trash Polka · Bird · Buildings & Architecture · Male Figure · Portrait · Full Sleeve · Black with Color Accents · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black with color accents Realism grey portrait of an older man tattoo on the full sleeve by Darl Gnau at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$4,800–$6,400; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Grey portrait of an older man 40% · Black brush strokes 25% · Figure on a staircase 20% · Colorful bird on shoulder 15%
    defined by subject 50 · style 45 · color 5
    by Darl Gnau at Real Gone, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  22. 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
  23. Eye, Clock and Skull Forearm Sleeve — Realism · Clock & Hourglass · Eye · Skull · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism eye tattoo on the full sleeve by Marco Inkman at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Eye 45% · Clock & Hourglass 30% · Skull 25%
    by Marco Inkman at Art Collector, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  24. Girl with Red Hair in Profile Realism Thigh — Realism · Surrealism · Watercolor · Female Figure · Male Figure · Portrait · Train · Thigh · Color · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Realism girl with red hair in profile tattoo on the thigh by Brian Ulibarri at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$4,800–$6,400; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Girl with red hair in profile 35% · Steam train with a man on the tracks 25% · Teal smoke clouds 25% · Torn black slit 10%
    defined by subject 35 · style 35 · color 30
    by Brian Ulibarri at Real Gone, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image

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