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=216&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
yes
dropped
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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

216

Next offset

240

Page url

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

Tattoos

  1. Japanese Deity and Foo Dogs Back Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Deity Figure · Mythology & Folklore · Back · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) deity figure tattoo on the back by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deity Figure 100%
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  2. Japanese Bodysuit Back — Japanese (Irezumi) · Dragon · Ocean & Waves · Turtle · Back · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) giant turtle shell pattern on the back tattoo on the back by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Giant turtle shell pattern on the back 40% · Japanese waves and clouds 30% · Dragons and mythical creatures 30%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  3. Japanese Bodysuit Front — Japanese (Irezumi) · Dragon · Ocean & Waves · Chest · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) japanese waves and clouds tattoo on the chest by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Japanese waves and clouds 50% · Dragons and mythical creatures 50%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  4. Jareth the Goblin King Portrait Thigh Piece — Realism · Film & TV · Male Figure · Portrait · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism male figure tattoo on the thigh by Alex Vivian at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$1,150–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Jareth the Goblin King (Labyrinth (1986), played by David Bowie) 45%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Male Figure 45% · Portrait 30% · Film & TV 25%
    by Alex Vivian at Four Flames, Redmond, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  5. Jesus Christ Portrait Inner Arm Piece — Realism · Deity Figure · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism deity figure tattoo on the forearm by Alex Vivian at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$1,150–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Jesus Christ (Christianity) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deity Figure 60% · Portrait 40%
    by Alex Vivian at Four Flames, Redmond, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  6. Moonlit Waterfall and Hibiscus Upper Arm Piece — Realism · Surrealism · Eye · Flower · Landscape · Moon · Nature & Plants · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism landscape tattoo on the upper arm by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$1,150–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Landscape 40% · Eye 25% · Flower 20% · Moon 15%
    by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  7. Bighorn Ram with LA Rams Logo Chest Piece — Realism · Logo & Emblem · Chest · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism bighorn ram head tattoo on the chest by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$1,150–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Los Angeles Rams (NFL) 20%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bighorn ram head 80% · LA Rams logo 20%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  8. Bowling Pins and Ball Calf Piece — Realism · Calf · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism bowling pins and ball tattoo on the calf by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$400–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bowling pins and ball 100%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  9. Aurora over Pine Forest Calf Piece — Realism · Watercolor · Landscape · Nature & Plants · Calf · Color · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism landscape tattoo on the calf by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$400–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Landscape 60% · Landscape 40%
    by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  10. Warrior Girl Portrait Upper Arm Piece — Neo-Traditional · Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Neo-Traditional portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Amber Hill at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$1,150–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Female Figure 40%
    by Amber Hill at Four Flames, Redmond, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  11. Black and Grey Rose Upper Arm Piece — Fine Line · Realism · Flower · Rose · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Fine Line rose tattoo on the upper arm by Amber Hill at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$950–$1,300; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Rose 60% · Flower 40%
    by Amber Hill at Four Flames, Redmond, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  12. Dahlia with Pink Accent Upper Arm Piece — Fine Line · Realism · Flower · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Fine Line flower tattoo on the upper arm by Amber Hill at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$950–$1,300; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Flower 60% · Flower 40%
    by Amber Hill at Four Flames, Redmond, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  13. Rose and Polynesian Ornament Chest and Shoulder Piece — Ornamental · Tribal · Ornament · Pattern & Ornament · Polynesian & Maori · Rose · Chest · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Ornamental rose tattoo on the chest by Amber Hill at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$2,800–$3,700; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Rose 45% · Polynesian & Maori 30% · Ornament 25%
    by Amber Hill at Four Flames, Redmond, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  14. 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; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈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
  15. 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; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈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
  16. Roaring Tiger Back Piece — Realism · Animals · Tiger · Back · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Realism tiger tattoo on the back by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$2,700–$3,600; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Tiger 100%
    by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  17. 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
  18. Fragmented Blackwork Leg Piece — Abstract · Leaves & Branches · Nature & Plants · Calf · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Abstract leaves & branches tattoo on the calf by Mel West at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Leaves & Branches 100%
    by Mel West at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  19. Raven in Flight Forearm Piece — Fine Line · Bird · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Fine Line bird tattoo on the forearm by Mel West at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$400–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Mel West at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  20. Stag Skull with Antlers Calf Piece — Fine Line · Animals · Nature & Plants · Skull · Calf · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Fine Line deer & stag tattoo on the calf by Mel West at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deer & Stag 60% · Skull 40%
    by Mel West at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  21. Flaming Torch Skull Forearm Piece — Skull · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey skull tattoo on the forearm by Mel West at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$400–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Mel West at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  22. 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; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈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
  23. 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
  24. 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; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈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

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source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-10T06:37:55+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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