TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Upper Arm Whip Shading

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Upper Arm Whip Shading
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  1. axis: placement · value: upper-arm · label: Upper Arm
  2. axis: technique · value: whip-shading · label: Whip Shading
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Without Upper Arm
Without Whip Shading
Add a style
  1. Realism — tattoos: 43
  2. Neo-Traditional — tattoos: 7
  3. Surrealism — tattoos: 5
  4. Chicano — tattoos: 5
  5. Traditional (Old School) — tattoos: 4
  6. New School — tattoos: 3
  7. Lettering — tattoos: 2
  8. Fine Line — tattoos: 2
  9. Japanese (Irezumi) — tattoos: 2
  10. Ornamental — tattoos: 1
Add a subject
  1. Portrait — tattoos: 23
  2. Female Figure — tattoos: 10
  3. Flower — tattoos: 8
  4. Male Figure — tattoos: 6
  5. Skull — tattoos: 5
  6. Lion — tattoos: 4
  7. Landscape — tattoos: 4
  8. Mountains — tattoos: 3
  9. Bird — tattoos: 3
  10. Non-Latin Script — tattoos: 3
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 37
  2. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 11
  3. Color — tattoos: 7
Add a city
  1. Austin — tattoos: 15
  2. Los Angeles — tattoos: 12
  3. Seattle — tattoos: 8
  4. Concord — tattoos: 5
  5. Upland — tattoos: 5
  6. Redmond — tattoos: 4
  7. New York — tattoos: 3
  8. Denver — tattoos: 2
  9. Portland — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 41
  2. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 11
  3. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 2
  4. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 1
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Total

55

Limit

24

Offset

24

Next offset

48

Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_placement=upper-arm&tattoo_technique=whip-shading

Tattoos

  1. Lion and Constellation Upper Arm — Realism · Lion · Stars · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism lion tattoo on the upper arm by Saul Sawooli Vargas at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Kion (Kion from Disney's The Lion Guard) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lion 60% · Stars 40%
    by Saul Sawooli Vargas at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  2. John Muir Portrait with Forest Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Male Figure · Mountains · Portrait · Tree · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism bearded man in a hat tattoo on the upper arm by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: John Muir (Nature writing) 55%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bearded man in a hat 55% · Pine forest 30% · Mountains 15%
    defined by subject 75 · style 20 · color 5
    by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  3. Aviator Dog in an Ornate Frame Upper Arm — Ornamental · Realism · Dog · Mandala · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Ornamental dog tattoo on the upper arm by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dog 60% · Mandala 40%
    by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  4. Heron in the Reeds Upper Arm — Neo-Traditional · Bird · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Neo-Traditional bird tattoo on the upper arm by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  5. Wolf Portrait Upper Arm — Realism · Wolf · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism wolf tattoo on the upper arm by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Wolf 100%
    by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  6. Poppies and Blue Butterflies Upper Arm — Butterfly · Flower · Upper Arm · Color · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color butterfly tattoo on the upper arm by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Butterfly 60% · Flower 40%
    by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  7. Child Portrait Upper Arm — Realism · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  8. Chicano Girl with Sugar Skull Upper Arm — Chicano · Female Figure · Skull · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Chicano female figure tattoo on the upper arm by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 60% · Skull 40%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  9. Eagle and Memorial Shield Inner Arm — Realism · Traditional (Old School) · Eagle · Name or Date · Text & Script · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism eagle tattoo on the upper arm by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Eagle 60% · Name or Date 40%
    by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  10. 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; ≈$1,300–$1,750; ≈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
  11. 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; ≈$1,300–$1,750; ≈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
  12. 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; ≈$1,300–$1,750; ≈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
  13. Fu Dog Guardian Lion Upper Arm Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Realism · Lion · Mythology & Folklore · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) lion tattoo on the upper arm by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$2,600–$3,400; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lion 60% · Lion 40%
    by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  14. Black and Grey Peony Upper Arm Piece — Neo-Traditional · Realism · Flower · Peony · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Neo-Traditional peony tattoo on the upper arm by Jeff Houston at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$1,300–$1,750; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Peony 60% · Flower 40%
    by Jeff Houston at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  15. Harbour Scene and Shark Jaw Upper Arm Piece — New School · Realism · Landscape · Upper Arm · Color · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color New School landscape tattoo on the upper arm by Karrie Whitfield at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Landscape 60% · Landscape 40%
    by Karrie Whitfield at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  16. Bird in Cupped Hands Upper Arm Piece — Realism · Bird · Hands · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism bird tattoo on the upper arm by Sylvester James at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 60% · Hands 40%
    by Sylvester James at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  17. Lion Head Upper Arm Piece — Realism · Lion · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism lion tattoo on the upper arm by Sylvester James at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lion 100%
    by Sylvester James at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  18. Black and Grey Floral Half Sleeve — Neo-Traditional · Flower · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Neo-Traditional flower tattoo on the upper arm by Nate Stevens at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Flower 100%
    by Nate Stevens at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  19. Skull and Flowers Upper Arm Piece — Neo-Traditional · Flower · Skull · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Neo-Traditional skull tattoo on the upper arm by Nate Stevens at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Flower 40%
    by Nate Stevens at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  20. Biomechanical Face Reveal Upper Arm Piece — Biomechanical · Surrealism · Female Figure · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Biomechanical female figure tattoo on the upper arm by Misa Ortego at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 60% · Portrait 40%
    by Misa Ortego at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  21. 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; ≈$1,050–$1,400; ≈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
  22. 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; ≈$1,050–$1,400; ≈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
  23. 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; ≈$850–$1,200; ≈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
  24. 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; ≈$850–$1,200; ≈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

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