TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Realism Complex

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

Understood

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Realism Complex
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  1. axis: style · value: realism · label: Realism
  2. axis: detail · value: complex · label: Complex
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Without Realism
Without Complex
Add a subject
  1. Portrait — tattoos: 150
  2. Female Figure — tattoos: 95
  3. Male Figure — tattoos: 80
  4. Skull — tattoos: 75
  5. Flower — tattoos: 51
  6. Rose — tattoos: 40
  7. Deity Figure — tattoos: 39
  8. Film & TV — tattoos: 37
  9. Leaves & Branches — tattoos: 34
  10. Bird — tattoos: 31
Add a placement
  1. Forearm — tattoos: 159
  2. Upper Arm — tattoos: 158
  3. Calf — tattoos: 75
  4. Full Sleeve — tattoos: 71
  5. Thigh — tattoos: 49
  6. Back — tattoos: 32
  7. Shoulder — tattoos: 27
  8. Chest — tattoos: 26
  9. Ribs & Side — tattoos: 16
  10. Hand — tattoos: 11
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 439
  2. Color — tattoos: 138
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 52
Add a mood
  1. Dark — tattoos: 24
  2. Fierce — tattoos: 20
  3. Spiritual — tattoos: 8
  4. Delicate — tattoos: 5
  5. Romantic — tattoos: 5
  6. Peaceful — tattoos: 3
  7. Funny — tattoos: 2
  8. Cute — tattoos: 2
Add a city
  1. New York — tattoos: 111
  2. Denver — tattoos: 106
  3. Los Angeles — tattoos: 96
  4. Vancouver — tattoos: 81
  5. Seattle — tattoos: 51
  6. Austin — tattoos: 50
  7. Richmond — tattoos: 46
  8. Chicago — tattoos: 35
  9. Cape Town — tattoos: 14
  10. Upland — tattoos: 13
Add a size
  1. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 393
  2. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 123
  3. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 107
  4. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 7
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Only tattoos where Realism is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
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Total

632

Limit

24

Offset

24

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48

Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_style=realism&tsk_cx=complex

Tattoos

  1. Woman with Rose and Grapes Realism Thigh — Realism · Female Figure · Fruit & Berries · Leaves & Branches · Rose · Thigh · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism woman tattoo on the thigh by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Woman 65% · Rose 10% · Grapes 10% · Laurel 10%
    ink black 55% · grey 45% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 75 · style 25
    by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  2. Dorothy Gale Realism Forearm — Realism · Film & TV · Forearm · Black with Color Accents · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism dorothy gale tattoo on the forearm by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Dorothy Gale (The Wizard of Oz)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dorothy Gale 100%
    ink black 45% · grey 40% · red 15% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 75 · style 20 · color 5
    by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  3. Woman with Flowers and Feathers Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Feather · Female Figure · Flower · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism woman tattoo on the upper arm by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈8–15 h, 3+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Woman 70% · Flowers 10% · Feathers 10% · lace top and bead necklace 10%
    ink black 55% · grey 45% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 30
    by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  4. Bearded Old Man and Moon Realism Forearm — Realism · Male Figure · Moon · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism bearded old man tattoo on the forearm by Christian Rodriguez at EverBlack, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈9–15 h, 3+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bearded Old Man 70% · solid black background frame 15% · Crescent Moon 10% · negative-space stars 5%
    ink black 65% · grey 35% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 30
    by Christian Rodriguez at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  5. Clock and Praying Hands Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Clock & Hourglass · Hands · Name or Date · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism melting clock tattoo on the upper arm by Christian Rodriguez at EverBlack, New York; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈11–19 h, 4+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Melting Clock 50% · Praying Hands 35% · Roman Numerals 10% · flowing drapery 5%
    mood spiritual — ink black 55% · grey 45% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 60 · style 20 · text 10 · mood 10
    by Christian Rodriguez at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  6. Vampire Woman and Moon Realism Forearm — Realism · Moon · Vampire · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism vampire woman tattoo on the forearm by Aaron Moonan at EverBlack, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Vampire Woman 70% · Crescent Moon 15% · dark lace-like filler 15%
    mood dark — ink black 60% · grey 40% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 60 · style 25 · mood 15
    by Aaron Moonan at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  7. Viking Warrior Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Male Figure · Viking & Norse · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism viking warrior tattoo on the upper arm by Aaron Moonan at EverBlack, New York; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈12–21 h, 4+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Viking Warrior 100%
    mood fierce — ink black 55% · grey 45% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 65 · mood 20 · style 15
    by Aaron Moonan at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  8. Goat and Skull Realism Thigh — Realism · Skull · Thigh · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism goat tattoo on the thigh by Aaron Moonan at EverBlack, New York; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈19–32 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Goat 65% · swirling smoke and organic texture filler 20% · Skull 15%
    mood dark — ink black 55% · grey 45% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 55 · style 30 · mood 15
    by Aaron Moonan at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  9. Harry Potter Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Film & TV · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism harry potter tattoo on the upper arm by Aaron Moonan at EverBlack, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈8–14 h, 3+ sessions.
    depicts: Harry Potter
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Harry Potter 100%
    mood fierce — ink black 55% · grey 45% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 75 · style 20 · mood 5
    by Aaron Moonan at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  10. Praying Hands and Ik Onkar Realism Forearm — Realism · Clouds & Smoke · Hands · Non-Latin Script · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism praying hands tattoo on the forearm by William Chavez at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver; ≈CA$1,200–CA$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Ik Onkar (Sikhism)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Praying Hands 55% · Clouds 20% · Ik Onkar 20% · Khanda 5%
    mood spiritual — ink black 55% · grey 45% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 45 · style 20 · mood 20 · text 15
    by William Chavez at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-10-09 · image
  11. Red and Pink Roses Realism Forearm — Realism · Leaves & Branches · Rose · Forearm · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Realism roses tattoo on the forearm by William Chavez at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver; ≈CA$1,200–CA$1,600; ≈6–11 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Roses 85% · Leaves 15%
    mood romantic — ink red 35% · pink 30% · green 20% · black 10% · grey 5% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 50 · color 30 · style 15 · mood 5
    by William Chavez at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-10-09 · image
  12. Eagle, Wolf and Microphone Realism Chest — Realism · Eagle · Music & Instruments · Wolf · Chest · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism eagle tattoo on the chest by William Chavez at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver; ≈CA$1,210–CA$1,600; ≈10–17 h, 3+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Eagle 30% · Wolf 30% · Microphone 25% · Light Rays 15%
    mood fierce — ink black 60% · grey 40% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 60 · style 25 · mood 15
    by William Chavez at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-10-09 · image
  13. Jason Voorhees Mask Realism — Realism · Film & TV · Black with Color Accents · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black with color accents Realism jason mask tattoo by Aron Mckenzie at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver; ≈CA$500–CA$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    depicts: Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Jason Mask 100%
    mood dark — ink black 50% · grey 40% · red 10% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 15 · mood 15
    by Aron Mckenzie at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-10-09 · image
  14. Bulldog Portrait Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Dog · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism bulldog tattoo on the upper arm by Lorena Skunkrocker at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$500–$600; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bulldog 90% · Halo 10%
    ink black 50% · grey 50% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 30
    by Lorena Skunkrocker at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  15. Woman Shushing with Clock Forearm — Realism · Clock & Hourglass · Female Figure · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism shushing woman tattoo on the forearm by Kenny at Chi Town Tattoo, Chicago; ≈$400–$450; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Shushing Woman 55% · Clock 35% · Ribbon 10%
    ink black 50% · grey 50% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 30
    by Kenny at Chi Town Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-22 · image
  16. Horned Norse Warrior Realism Forearm — Realism · Male Figure · Viking & Norse · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism norse warrior tattoo on the forearm by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈6–11 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Norse Warrior 75% · Horned Helmet 25%
    mood fierce — ink black 60% · grey 40% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 15 · mood 15
    by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  17. French Bulldog Realism Forearm — Realism · Dog · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism french bulldog tattoo on the forearm by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): French Bulldog 100%
    mood cute — ink black 55% · grey 45% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 15 · mood 15
    by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  18. Lighthouse Ocean Scene Upper Arm — Realism · Clouds & Smoke · Lighthouse · Ocean & Waves · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism lighthouse tattoo on the upper arm by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈11–19 h, 4+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lighthouse 55% · Stormy Sea 25% · Storm Clouds 20%
    mood dark — ink black 55% · grey 40% · white 5% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 75 · style 20 · mood 5
    by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  19. Fountain with Cherry Blossoms Color Forearm — Realism · Cherry Blossom · Landscape · Lotus · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism fountain tattoo on the forearm by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$750–$1,000; ≈3.5–6 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Fountain 40% · Cherry Blossoms 20% · Garden 20% · Water Lilies 15%
    mood peaceful — ink blue 30% · green 25% · red 10% · pink 10% · orange 10% · yellow 10% · white 5% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 50 · color 30 · style 10 · mood 10
    by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  20. 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
  21. Gerbera Daisies Realism — Realism · Flower · Leaves & Branches · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism gerbera daisies tattoo by Zaza Vera Lugo Audirac at True Love, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Gerbera Daisies 80% · Leaves 20%
    mood peaceful — ink pink 35% · orange 25% · green 15% · black 15% · red 5% · grey 5% — detail Very detailed (80/100) — defined by subject 55 · color 30 · style 15
    by Zaza Vera Lugo Audirac at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  22. Tony Montana Realism Forearm — Realism · Film & TV · Forearm · Black & Grey · Stippling · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism tony montana tattoo on the forearm by Plata at Arrow & Sword, Seattle; ≈$500–$600; ≈4–8 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Tony Montana (Scarface)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): tony montana 100%
    mood fierce — ink black 60% · grey 40% — detail Very detailed (80/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 20 · mood 10
    by Plata at Arrow & Sword, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  23. Skull with Flowers and Berries Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Flower · Fruit & Berries · Skull · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism skull tattoo on the upper arm by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈5–9 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 50% · Blossoms 35% · Berries 15%
    mood dark — ink black 35% · grey 30% · blue 20% · pink 10% · white 5% — detail Very detailed (80/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 15 · color 15
    by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  24. Red and Grey Roses Realism Hand — Realism · Rose · Hand · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism red and grey roses tattoo on the hand by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York; ≈$460–$570; ≈2.5–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Red and Grey Roses 100%
    mood romantic — ink red 35% · black 30% · grey 30% · white 5% — detail Very detailed (80/100) — defined by subject 65 · style 15 · color 15 · mood 5
    by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image

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