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=24&subject=mythology&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: subject · value: mythology · label: Mythology & Folklore
  2. 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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Narrow or widen

how
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 Mythology & Folklore
Without Whip Shading
Add a style
  1. Realism — tattoos: 22
  2. Japanese (Irezumi) — tattoos: 18
  3. Surrealism — tattoos: 4
  4. Traditional (Old School) — tattoos: 1
  5. Neo-Traditional — tattoos: 1
  6. New School — tattoos: 1
  7. Chicano — tattoos: 1
Add a placement
  1. Full Sleeve — tattoos: 13
  2. Back — tattoos: 11
  3. Chest — tattoos: 4
  4. Calf — tattoos: 4
  5. Forearm — tattoos: 4
  6. Upper Arm — tattoos: 3
  7. Thigh — tattoos: 3
  8. Hand — tattoos: 1
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 29
  2. Color — tattoos: 11
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 1
Add a city
  1. Seattle — tattoos: 14
  2. Austin — tattoos: 8
  3. Upland — tattoos: 6
  4. Brooklyn — tattoos: 5
  5. Concord — tattoos: 2
  6. Culver City — tattoos: 2
  7. Redmond — tattoos: 1
  8. Los Angeles — tattoos: 1
  9. Portland — tattoos: 1
  10. Denver — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 24
  2. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 13
  3. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 4
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Mythology & Folklore is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Start over
Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

41

Limit

24

Offset

24

Next offset

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Page url

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

Tattoos

  1. Angels and Skull Calf Piece — Realism · Deity Figure · People · Skull · Calf · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the calf by Sylvester James at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Deity Figure 40%
    by Sylvester James at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  2. Tiger and Dragon Back Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Dragon · Tiger · Back · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) tiger tattoo on the back by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Tiger 60% · Dragon 40%
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  3. 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; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈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
  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, Culver City; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 45% · Deity Figure 30% · Male Figure 25%
    by Sude at Art Collector, Culver City, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  5. 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; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈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
  6. Koi and Maple Leaves Back Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Dragon · Koi Fish · Leaves & Branches · Back · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) koi fish tattoo on the back by Noel C at Allied Tattoo, Brooklyn; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Koi Fish 45% · Leaves & Branches 30% · Dragon 25%
    by Noel C at Allied Tattoo, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  7. Aztec Calendar Stone and Figures Back Piece — Chicano · Realism · Mythology & Folklore · People · Pop Culture · Back · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Chicano female figure tattoo on the back by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$2,600–$3,400; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 60% · Female Figure 40%
    by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  8. 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
  9. Renaissance Figures Forearm Piece — Realism · Mythology & Folklore · People · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism female figure tattoo on the forearm by Sylvester James at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 100%
    by Sylvester James at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  10. Toad Sage Forearm Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Animals · Mythology & Folklore · Forearm · Color · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Japanese (Irezumi) frog tattoo on the forearm by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Frog 100%
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  11. Kitsune with Flames Calf Pair — Japanese (Irezumi) · Animals · Mythology & Folklore · Calf · Color · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Japanese (Irezumi) fire & flames tattoo on the calf by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Fire & Flames 100%
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  12. Suikoden Hero and Serpent Back Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Male Figure · Mythology & Folklore · Snake · Back · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) male figure tattoo on the back by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Male Figure 60% · Snake 40%
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  13. Hannya and Snake Back Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Mythology & Folklore · Snake · Back · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) snake tattoo on the back by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Snake 100%
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, 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; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈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. 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; ≈$2,050–$2,650; ≈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
  16. Baroque Figures Back and Side Piece — Realism · Female Figure · Mythology & Folklore · People · Back · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism female figure tattoo on the back by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$2,050–$2,650; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 100%
    by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  17. Classical Mythology Back Piece — Realism · Mythology & Folklore · People · Portrait · Back · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the back by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$2,050–$2,650; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image

Meta

source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-09T09:37:27+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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