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?offset=144&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: technique · value: whip-shading · label: Whip Shading
free words
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corrected
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asked for
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question
no
exact match
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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 Whip Shading
Add a style
  1. Realism — tattoos: 155
  2. Neo-Traditional — tattoos: 45
  3. Japanese (Irezumi) — tattoos: 25
  4. Chicano — tattoos: 17
  5. New School — tattoos: 17
  6. Ornamental — tattoos: 14
  7. Surrealism — tattoos: 14
  8. Traditional (Old School) — tattoos: 12
  9. Fine Line — tattoos: 10
  10. Lettering — tattoos: 7
Add a subject
  1. Portrait — tattoos: 69
  2. Flower — tattoos: 52
  3. Female Figure — tattoos: 31
  4. Skull — tattoos: 25
  5. Rose — tattoos: 18
  6. Male Figure — tattoos: 18
  7. Deity Figure — tattoos: 16
  8. Bird — tattoos: 15
  9. Dragon — tattoos: 12
  10. Landscape — tattoos: 11
Add a placement
  1. Forearm — tattoos: 59
  2. Upper Arm — tattoos: 55
  3. Full Sleeve — tattoos: 42
  4. Thigh — tattoos: 31
  5. Calf — tattoos: 21
  6. Back — tattoos: 20
  7. Chest — tattoos: 11
  8. Shoulder — tattoos: 10
  9. Hand — tattoos: 8
  10. Ribs & Side — tattoos: 6
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 178
  2. Color — tattoos: 58
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 27
Add a mood
  1. Fierce — tattoos: 1
Add a city
  1. Austin — tattoos: 68
  2. Los Angeles — tattoos: 45
  3. Seattle — tattoos: 34
  4. Portland — tattoos: 32
  5. Concord — tattoos: 22
  6. Upland — tattoos: 19
  7. New York — tattoos: 17
  8. Denver — tattoos: 15
  9. Redmond — tattoos: 10
  10. Cape Town — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 139
  2. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 60
  3. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 60
  4. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 4
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Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

263

Limit

24

Offset

144

Next offset

168

Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_technique=whip-shading

Tattoos

  1. Poppies and Blue Butterflies Upper Arm — Butterfly · Flower · Upper Arm · Color · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color butterfly tattoo on the upper arm by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Butterfly 60% · Flower 40%
    by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  2. Weeping Statue of Liberty Calf — Realism · Deity Figure · Hands · Calf · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism deity figure tattoo on the calf by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Statue of Liberty (The Statue of Liberty, New York) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deity Figure 60% · Hands 40%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  3. Roaring Lion Hand Tattoo — Realism · Lion · Hand · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Realism lion tattoo on the hand by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$200–$250; ≈1–2 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lion 100%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  4. Akita Portrait Thigh — Realism · Dog · Thigh · Color · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism dog tattoo on the thigh by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dog 100%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  5. Ghost Rider Full Sleeve — Realism · Skull · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism ghost tattoo on the full sleeve by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    depicts: Ghost Rider (Ghost Rider from Marvel Comics) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Ghost 60% · Skull 40%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  6. Knife with Reflected Portrait Forearm — Realism · Dagger & Knife · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism dagger & knife tattoo on the forearm by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dagger & Knife 60% · Portrait 40%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  7. Frankenstein’s Monster Forearm — Realism · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the forearm by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    depicts: Frankenstein's monster (Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's monster (1931)) 100%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  8. Child 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 Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  9. Chicano Girl with Sugar Skull Upper Arm — Chicano · Female Figure · Skull · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Chicano female figure tattoo on the upper arm by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 60% · Skull 40%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  10. Laugh Now Cry Later Masks Calf — Chicano · Calf · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Chicano mask tattoo on the calf by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Mask 100%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  11. Orthodox Icon Leg Sleeve — Realism · Deity Figure · Full Sleeve · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black with color accents Realism deity figure tattoo on the full sleeve by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deity Figure 100%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  12. Abstract Red Brushstroke Floral Forearm — Abstract · Trash Polka · Flower · Forearm · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black with color accents Abstract flower tattoo on the forearm by Hanam Mun at Tattoo 34, Portland; ≈$300–$400; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Flower 60% · Flower 40%
    by Hanam Mun at Tattoo 34, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  13. Frog and Ferns Sleeve — Realism · Animals · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism frog tattoo on the forearm by Micaeah Ramos at Tattoo 34, Portland; ≈$950–$1,300; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Frog 100%
    by Micaeah Ramos at Tattoo 34, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  14. Illustrative Fox and Berries Forearm — Animals · Leaves & Branches · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey fox tattoo on the forearm by Sham Lund at Tattoo 34, Portland; ≈$300–$400; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Fox 45% · Fruit & Berries 30% · Leaves & Branches 25%
    by Sham Lund at Tattoo 34, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  15. Portrait and Red Script Back Piece — Realism · Female Figure · Non-Latin Script · Portrait · Back · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism portrait tattoo on the back by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 45% · Non-Latin Script 30% · Female Figure 25%
    by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  16. Eagle and Memorial Shield Inner Arm — Realism · Traditional (Old School) · Eagle · Name or Date · Text & Script · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism eagle tattoo on the upper arm by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Eagle 60% · Name or Date 40%
    by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  17. Black and Grey Bison Forearm — Realism · Bison & Bull · Flower · Mountains · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism bison tattoo on the forearm by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bison 65% · Mountains 20% · Wildflowers 15%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  18. Neo-Traditional Poppies Forearm — Neo-Traditional · Flower · Forearm · Color · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Neo-Traditional flower tattoo on the forearm by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Flower 100%
    by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  19. Traditional Thunderbird Shoulder Piece — Neo-Traditional · Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Eagle · Shoulder · Color · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Neo-Traditional bird tattoo on the shoulder by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 60% · Eagle 40%
    by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  20. Neo-Traditional Peony Neck Piece — Neo-Traditional · Flower · Peony · Neck · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Neo-Traditional peony tattoo on the neck by Hanam Mun at Tattoo 34, Portland; ≈$300–$400; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Peony 60% · Flower 40%
    by Hanam Mun at Tattoo 34, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  21. Black Sun and Clouds Shoulder — Neo-Traditional · Sun · Shoulder · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black with color accents Neo-Traditional sun tattoo on the shoulder by Hanam Mun at Tattoo 34, Portland; ≈$300–$400; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Sun 100%
    by Hanam Mun at Tattoo 34, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  22. Dragon and Fire Full Sleeve — Japanese (Irezumi) · Dragon · Mythology & Folklore · Full Sleeve · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) dragon tattoo on the full sleeve by Neil Wilson at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$2,600–$3,400; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dragon 60% · Fire & Flames 40%
    by Neil Wilson at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  23. Koi and Waves Half Sleeve — Japanese (Irezumi) · Koi Fish · Ocean & Waves · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) koi fish tattoo on the full sleeve by Neil Wilson at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$2,600–$3,400; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Koi Fish 60% · Ocean & Waves 40%
    by Neil Wilson at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  24. Screaming Woman Portrait Upper Arm Piece — Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism female figure tattoo on the upper arm by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$1,300–$1,750; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 60% · Portrait 40%
    by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image

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source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-09T14:10:13+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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