TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Realism Cape Town

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=24&q=Realism%20Cape%20Town.
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Status

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

Understood

query
Realism Cape Town
facets
  1. axis: style · value: realism · label: Realism
  2. axis: city · value: Cape Town · label: Cape Town
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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.
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Without Realism
Without Cape Town
Add a subject
  1. Female Figure — tattoos: 5
  2. Flower — tattoos: 3
  3. Rose — tattoos: 3
  4. Skull — tattoos: 3
  5. Lion — tattoos: 3
  6. Sun — tattoos: 3
  7. Film & TV — tattoos: 3
  8. Portrait — tattoos: 3
  9. Deity Figure — tattoos: 2
  10. Clouds & Smoke — tattoos: 2
Add a placement
  1. Forearm — tattoos: 18
  2. Upper Arm — tattoos: 10
  3. Full Sleeve — tattoos: 7
  4. Calf — tattoos: 3
  5. Shoulder — tattoos: 2
  6. Chest — tattoos: 2
  7. Ribs & Side — tattoos: 2
  8. Thigh — tattoos: 2
  9. Ankle & Foot — tattoos: 2
  10. Hand — tattoos: 1
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 35
  2. Color — tattoos: 12
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 3
Add a size
  1. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 14
  2. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 10
  3. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 5
  4. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 1
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Realism is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
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Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

50

Limit

24

Offset

24

Next offset

48

Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_style=realism&tsk_city=cape-town

Tattoos

  1. Blue Butterfly Collarbone — Realism · Butterfly · Collarbone · Color
    Color Realism butterfly tattoo on the collarbone by Luke at Disciples Ink, Cape Town.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Butterfly 100%
    by Luke at Disciples Ink, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-22 · image
  2. Nautical Diver Full Sleeve — Realism · Ocean & Waves · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism ocean & waves tattoo on the full sleeve by Jono at Disciples Ink, Cape Town; ≈R8,000–R18,000; ≈15–26 h, 5+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Ocean & Waves 100%
    by Jono at Disciples Ink, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-22 · image
  3. Odin and Raven Forearm — Realism · Deity Figure · Forearm · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Realism deity figure tattoo on the forearm by Jacobus at Disciples Ink, Cape Town.
    depicts: Odin (Norse mythology) 100%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deity Figure 100%
    by Jacobus at Disciples Ink, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-22 · image
  4. Freddy Krueger Forearm — Realism · Film & TV · Forearm · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Realism film & tv tattoo on the forearm by Jacobus at Disciples Ink, Cape Town.
    depicts: Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street) 100%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Film & TV 100%
    by Jacobus at Disciples Ink, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-22 · image
  5. Valkyrie Forearm — Realism · Valkyrie · Forearm · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Realism valkyrie tattoo on the forearm by Jacobus at Disciples Ink, Cape Town.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Valkyrie 100%
    by Jacobus at Disciples Ink, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-22 · image
  6. Realistic Eagle Forearm — Realism · Eagle · Forearm · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Realism eagle tattoo on the forearm by Jacobus at Disciples Ink, Cape Town.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Eagle 100%
    by Jacobus at Disciples Ink, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-22 · image
  7. Dead Inside Ghost Calf — Realism · Symbols & Objects · Calf · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Realism ghost tattoo on the calf by Harry at Disciples Ink, Cape Town.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Ghost 100%
    by Harry at Disciples Ink, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-22 · image
  8. Skull Forearm — Realism · Skull · Forearm · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the forearm by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R2,000–R2,700; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-17 · image
  9. Protea Flower Ankle — Realism · Flower · Ankle & Foot · Black & Grey · Linework · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Realism flower tattoo on the ankle & foot by Natalie at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R750–R1,200; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Flower 100%
    by Natalie at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image
  10. Compass and Map Realism Forearm — Realism · Compass · Name or Date · Forearm · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism compass tattoo on the forearm by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R2,000–R2,700; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Compass 30% · World map 30% · Date text 20% · Other details 20%
    defined by subject 45 · style 35 · text 20
    by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image
  11. Bearded Wizard with Orb Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Clouds & Smoke · Sun · Wizard · Ribs & Side · Upper Arm · Color · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Realism bearded robed wizard tattoo on the ribs & side by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R7,700–R10,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bearded robed wizard 50% · Glowing orb 20% · Swirling clouds 15% · Sun halo 15%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  12. Colorful Lion Sleeve — Realism · Lion · Full Sleeve · Color · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Realism lion tattoo on the full sleeve by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R7,700–R10,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lion 100%
    by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  13. Illustrative Wizard Sleeve — Realism · Male Figure · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism male figure tattoo on the full sleeve by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R7,700–R10,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Male Figure 100%
    by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  14. Illustrative Full Sleeve — Realism · Bird · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism bird tattoo on the full sleeve by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R7,700–R10,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  15. Eye and Sun Forearm — Realism · Eye · Sun · Forearm · Color · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Realism eye tattoo on the forearm by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R7,700–R10,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Eye 60% · Sun 40%
    by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  16. Diving Helmet and Octopus Calf — Realism · Calf · Color · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism octopus & squid tattoo on the calf by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R3,000–R3,850; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Octopus & Squid 100%
    by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  17. Dog Portrait Memorial Upper Arm — Realism · Dog · Upper Arm · Color · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism dog tattoo on the upper arm by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R2,550–R3,400; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dog 100%
    by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  18. Snake and Portrait Forearm — Realism · Portrait · Snake · Forearm · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism snake tattoo on the forearm by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R7,700–R10,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Snake 60% · Portrait 40%
    by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  19. 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; ≈R7,700–R10,500; ≈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
  20. Astronaut Forearm — Realism · Astronaut · Forearm · Black with Color Accents · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black with color accents Realism astronaut tattoo on the forearm by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R2,550–R3,400; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Astronaut 100%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  21. Antlered Skull Thigh — Realism · Skull · Thigh · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the thigh by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R7,700–R10,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  22. Protea Flower Colour Upper Arm — Realism · Watercolor · Flower · Upper Arm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism flower tattoo on the upper arm by Angie at As Above So Below, Cape Town; ≈R1,500–R2,750; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Flower 60% · Flower 40%
    by Angie at As Above So Below, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-23 · image
  23. Pirate Ship at Sea Forearm — Realism · Ocean & Waves · Forearm · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Realism ship tattoo on the forearm by Dylan at Disciples Ink, Cape Town.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Ship 60% · Ocean & Waves 40%
    by Dylan at Disciples Ink, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-22 · image
  24. Compass and Lighthouse Forearm — Realism · Compass · Forearm · Color · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism compass tattoo on the forearm by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R2,550–R3,400; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Compass 60% · Lighthouse 40%
    by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image

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