TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Realism Whip Shading Portrait

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%20Whip%20Shading%20Portrait.
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
Realism Whip Shading Portrait
facets
  1. axis: style · value: realism · label: Realism
  2. axis: technique · value: whip-shading · label: Whip Shading
  3. axis: subject · value: portrait · label: Portrait
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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 Whip Shading
Without Portrait
Add a placement
  1. Upper Arm — tattoos: 21
  2. Forearm — tattoos: 11
  3. Full Sleeve — tattoos: 8
  4. Thigh — tattoos: 7
  5. Calf — tattoos: 4
  6. Shoulder — tattoos: 3
  7. Back — tattoos: 3
  8. Hand — tattoos: 1
  9. Chest — tattoos: 1
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 43
  2. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 9
  3. Color — tattoos: 7
Add a city
  1. Austin — tattoos: 28
  2. Los Angeles — tattoos: 13
  3. Seattle — tattoos: 6
  4. Upland — tattoos: 5
  5. Redmond — tattoos: 3
  6. Concord — tattoos: 2
  7. Portland — tattoos: 2
Add a size
  1. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 38
  2. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 11
  3. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 9
  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 Portrait is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
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Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

59

Limit

24

Offset

24

Next offset

48

Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_style=realism&tattoo_technique=whip-shading&tattoo_subject=portrait

Tattoos

  1. 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
  2. Bearded God Portrait Full Sleeve — Realism · Male Figure · Mythology & Folklore · Portrait · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the full sleeve by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$2,700–$3,600; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Male Figure 40%
    by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  3. Cowboy Portrait Thigh — Realism · Flower · Male Figure · Portrait · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the thigh by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 45% · Flower 30% · Male Figure 25%
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  4. Classical Statue Portrait Forearm Sleeve — Realism · Deity Figure · Male Figure · Portrait · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the full sleeve by Sude at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 45% · Deity Figure 30% · Male Figure 25%
    by Sude at Art Collector, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  5. 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; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈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
  6. Portrait with Coast Guard Banner Upper Arm Piece — Realism · Butterfly · Male Figure · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$1,400–$1,850; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 45% · Butterfly 30% · Male Figure 25%
    by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  7. Crowned Queen Portrait and Roses Back Piece — Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Rose · Back · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the back by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$3,450–$4,600; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 45% · Female Figure 30% · Rose 25%
    by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  8. Madonna Portrait with Rose and Rosary — Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Rose · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the forearm by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 45% · Rose 30% · Female Figure 25%
    by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  9. Woman Portrait Forearm — Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism female figure tattoo on the forearm by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 60% · Portrait 40%
    by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  10. Masked Man with a Cigar Bicep — Realism · Male Figure · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism male figure tattoo on the upper arm by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Male Figure 60% · Portrait 40%
    by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  11. 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; ≈$500–$600; ≈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
  12. 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; ≈$1,400–$1,850; ≈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
  13. Pin-up Woman Portrait Upper Arm Piece — Realism · Pin-up · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism pin-up tattoo on the upper arm by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$1,400–$1,850; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Pin-up 60% · Portrait 40%
    by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  14. Greek Warrior Helmet Forearm Piece — Realism · Mythology & Folklore · Other Weapons · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism other weapons tattoo on the forearm by Brooke Dickens at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Other Weapons 60% · Portrait 40%
    by Brooke Dickens at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Man Portrait and Wolf Leg Sleeve — Realism · Male Figure · Portrait · Wolf · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism male figure tattoo on the full sleeve by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$2,700–$3,600; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Male Figure 45% · Portrait 30% · Wolf 25%
    by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  18. Zeus and Weathered Man Split Portrait — Realism · Surrealism · Deity Figure · Mythology & Folklore · Portrait · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the thigh by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Deity Figure 40%
    by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  19. Woman Warrior and Wolf Full Sleeve — Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Wolf · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism female figure tattoo on the full sleeve by Sude at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 45% · Wolf 30% · Portrait 25%
    by Sude at Art Collector, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  20. Classical Venus Statue Upper Arm Piece — Realism · Deity Figure · Female Figure · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism deity figure tattoo on the upper arm by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deity Figure 45% · Female Figure 30% · Portrait 25%
    by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  21. Woman Portrait with Planets Forearm — Realism · Surrealism · Female Figure · Planets & Space · Portrait · Forearm · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism female figure tattoo on the forearm by Sude at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 45% · Portrait 30% · Planets & Space 25%
    by Sude at Art Collector, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  22. Woman Face with Candles and Snakes Hand Piece — Realism · Surrealism · Female Figure · Portrait · Snake · Hand · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism female figure tattoo on the hand by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 45% · Portrait 30% · Snake 25%
    by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  23. Woman and Hand Green Accent Upper Arm — Realism · Surrealism · Female Figure · Hands · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism female figure tattoo on the upper arm by Sude at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 45% · Hands 30% · Portrait 25%
    by Sude at Art Collector, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  24. Wolf and Man Morph Upper Arm — Realism · Surrealism · Male Figure · Portrait · Wolf · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism wolf tattoo on the upper arm by Sude at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Wolf 45% · Male Figure 30% · Portrait 25%
    by Sude at Art Collector, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image

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