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=168&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
facets
  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)
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Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

205

Limit

24

Offset

168

Next offset

192

Page url

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

Tattoos

  1. Ladybug and Hexagon Pattern Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Trash Polka · Hexagon · Insect · Skeleton · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism realistic ladybug tattoo on the upper arm by Darl Gnau at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$1,950–$2,550; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Realistic ladybug 30% · Black block with hexagon pattern 30% · Face fragment 15% · Skeleton spine 15%
    defined by style 55 · subject 35 · color 10
    by Darl Gnau at Real Gone, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  2. Wolf and Warship Realism Forearm — Realism · Ocean & Waves · Ship · Wolf · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism snarling wolf tattoo on the forearm by Nelson Aviles at Black Atlas, Chicago; ≈$1,500–$2,000; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Snarling wolf 45% · Warship in rough sea 35% · Ocean waves 15% · Dark clouds 5%
    defined by subject 75 · style 25
    by Nelson Aviles at Black Atlas, Chicago, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  3. Warrior and Obey Face Trash Polka Leg Sleeve — Realism · Trash Polka · Crown · Logo & Emblem · Male Figure · Calf · Thigh · Color · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Trash Polka warrior tattoo on the calf by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈70–121 h, 21+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Warrior 35% · Brush strokes 30% · Obey face 25% · Crown 10%
    mood fierce — ink black 25% · orange 20% · red 20% · grey 15% · blue 10% · yellow 10% — detail Detailed (70/100) — defined by style 40 · subject 35 · color 20 · mood 5
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  4. Red Rose and Baroque Filigree Realism Upper Arm — Ornamental · Realism · Gem & Diamond · Ornament · Rose · Upper Arm · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Realism red rose tattoo on the upper arm by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈9–16 h, 3+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Red Rose 45% · Baroque Filigree 35% · Red Crystals 10% · red crescent moon 5%
    mood romantic — ink red 35% · grey 30% · black 25% · white 10% — detail Very detailed (80/100) — defined by style 50 · subject 35 · color 15
    by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  5. Stone Face with Mandala Realism Hand — Geometric · Realism · Buildings & Architecture · Deity Figure · Mandala · Hand · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism stone temple face tattoo on the hand by Tito Shadez at Black Atlas, Chicago; ≈$650–$750; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Stone temple face 55% · Mandala rays 30% · Temple spire 15%
    defined by subject 50 · style 50
    by Tito Shadez at Black Atlas, Chicago, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  6. Woman and Crown Trash Polka Calf — Realism · Trash Polka · Crown · Female Figure · Calf · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Trash Polka woman tattoo on the calf by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈12–21 h, 4+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Woman 55% · Graphic pattern 35% · Crown 10%
    ink black 65% · grey 35% — detail Detailed (75/100) — defined by style 55 · subject 45
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  7. Dagger and Creature Forearm — Realism · Dagger & Knife · Heart · Forearm
    Realism dagger & knife tattoo on the forearm by Stevo at Monolith Studio, New York.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dagger & Knife 60% · Heart 40%
    by Stevo at Monolith Studio, New York, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  8. Grim Reaper Full Back — Realism · Grim Reaper · Wings · Back · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Realism grim reaper tattoo on the back by Travis Johns at Pigment Tattoo, Austin.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Grim Reaper 60% · Wings 40%
    by Travis Johns at Pigment Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  9. Jazz Trumpet Player Realism Forearm — Realism · Male Figure · Music & Instruments · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism male figure tattoo on the forearm by Tony Fentress at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Male Figure 60% · Music & Instruments 40%
    by Tony Fentress at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  10. Baphomet Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Demon · Horns · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism demon tattoo on the upper arm by Lance Neatherlin at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Demon 60% · Horns 40%
    by Lance Neatherlin at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  11. Pocket Watch and Lotus Flower Forearm — Realism · Clock & Hourglass · Lotus · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism lotus tattoo on the forearm by Darwin Enriquez at Inknation Studio, New York; ≈$1,600–$3,400; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lotus 60% · Clock & Hourglass 40%
    by Darwin Enriquez at Inknation Studio, New York, United States · published 2026-09-22 · image
  12. Hooded Reapers Full Leg Sleeve — Realism · Grim Reaper · Skull · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism grim reaper tattoo on the full sleeve by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$2,700–$3,600; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Grim Reaper 60% · Skull 40%
    by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  13. Screaming Figure and Skulls Black and Grey Sleeve — Realism · Portrait · Skull · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Linework · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the full sleeve by Ian Shafer at Pure Ink, New York; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Skull 40%
    by Ian Shafer at Pure Ink, New York, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  14. Snake and Skull Forearm Realism — Realism · Skull · Snake · Forearm · Black with Color Accents · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism snake tattoo on the forearm by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Snake 60% · Skull 40%
    by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  15. Octopus Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Skull · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism octopus & squid tattoo on the upper arm by Julian at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Octopus & Squid 60% · Skull 40%
    by Julian at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  16. Grim Reaper Skull Chest Piece — Realism · Grim Reaper · Skull · Chest · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism grim reaper tattoo on the chest by Julian at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Grim Reaper 60% · Skull 40%
    by Julian at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  17. Eye with Red Brushstrokes Trash Polka Upper Arm — Realism · Trash Polka · Eye · Heart · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism eye tattoo on the upper arm by Janda Farley at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Eye 50% · Red and black brushstrokes 40% · Heart cutout 10%
    defined by style 50 · subject 35 · color 15
    by Janda Farley at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  18. Skull and Dragon Realism Full Leg — Japanese (Irezumi) · Ornamental · Realism · Dragon · Peony · Skull · Calf · Thigh · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism ornamental fill tattoo on the calf by Tyler Pennington at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$2,250–$3,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Ornamental fill 30% · Skull 25% · Scaled serpent 25% · Peonies 20%
    defined by subject 50 · style 50
    by Tyler Pennington at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  19. Lion, Roses and Pocket Watch Full Sleeve — Realism · Clock & Hourglass · Lion · Rose · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism lion 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): Lion 45% · Clock & Hourglass 30% · Rose 25%
    by Marco Inkman at Art Collector, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  20. Wolf with Compass Forearm Realism — Realism · Compass · Portrait · Wolf · Forearm · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism wolf tattoo on the forearm by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Wolf 45% · Compass 30% · Portrait 25%
    by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  21. Jesus Christ Portrait Calf Sleeve — Realism · Cross · Deity Figure · Portrait · Calf · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the calf by Julian at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 45% · Cross 30% · Deity Figure 25%
    by Julian at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  22. OBEY Lettering, Eye and Skull Collage Trash Polka Upper Arm — Lettering · Realism · Trash Polka · Eye · Non-Latin Script · Skull · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Trash Polka obey red lettering tattoo on the upper arm by Darl Gnau at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$1,950–$2,550; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): OBEY red lettering 25% · Red eye with star 25% · Skull at the bottom 25% · Black paint blocks 25%
    defined by style 40 · subject 30 · color 15 · text 15
    by Darl Gnau at Real Gone, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  23. Horses and Roses Back Piece — Realism · Flower · Horse · Skull · Back · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism horse tattoo on the back by Tyler Pennington at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$2,250–$3,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Horse 45% · Flower 30% · Skull 25%
    by Tyler Pennington at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  24. Woman Portrait and Skull Forearm — Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Skull · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism female figure tattoo on the forearm by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 45% · Portrait 30% · Skull 25%
    by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image

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