TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Realism
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=264&q=Realism.
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.
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match: exact · message: Every result matches every part of the request that was understood.Understood
- query
- Realism
- facets
- axis: style · value: realism · label: Realism
- free words
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- question
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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
- Add a subject
- Portrait — tattoos: 176
- Female Figure — tattoos: 116
- Male Figure — tattoos: 104
- Skull — tattoos: 91
- Flower — tattoos: 77
- Rose — tattoos: 54
- Deity Figure — tattoos: 52
- Bird — tattoos: 46
- Film & TV — tattoos: 39
- Leaves & Branches — tattoos: 39
- Add a placement
- Forearm — tattoos: 244
- Upper Arm — tattoos: 207
- Full Sleeve — tattoos: 107
- Calf — tattoos: 101
- Thigh — tattoos: 61
- Back — tattoos: 38
- Chest — tattoos: 37
- Shoulder — tattoos: 35
- Ribs & Side — tattoos: 21
- Hand — tattoos: 15
- Add a colour
- Black & Grey — tattoos: 599
- Color — tattoos: 184
- Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 64
- Add a mood
- Dark — tattoos: 25
- Fierce — tattoos: 20
- Spiritual — tattoos: 8
- Delicate — tattoos: 5
- Romantic — tattoos: 5
- Peaceful — tattoos: 3
- Funny — tattoos: 2
- Cute — tattoos: 2
- Add a city
- New York — tattoos: 162
- Los Angeles — tattoos: 127
- Denver — tattoos: 116
- Vancouver — tattoos: 87
- Seattle — tattoos: 78
- Austin — tattoos: 75
- Richmond — tattoos: 54
- Cape Town — tattoos: 50
- Chicago — tattoos: 47
- Centurion — tattoos: 21
- Add a size
- Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 429
- Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 185
- Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 150
- Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 29
- Require the main element
- Only tattoos where Realism is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
- Start over
- Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)
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https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_style=realismTattoos
- Paw Print Ankle — Realism · Ankle & Foot · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
Medium black & grey Realism paw print tattoo on the ankle & foot by Sean at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R2,500–R3,050; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Paw print 100%
defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Sean at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image - Deer Portrait — Realism · Deer & Stag · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Linework · Small (up to 10cm)
Small black & grey Realism deer with antlers tattoo on the upper arm by Sean at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R850–R1,250; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Deer with antlers 100%
defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Sean at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image - Death’s-Head Moth Realism Chest — Realism · Butterfly · Skull · Chest · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
Medium black & grey Realism death's-head hawkmoth tattoo on the chest by Ellie Chase at Silent Earth Studios, Portland; ≈$450–$500; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Death's-head hawkmoth 90% · Skull marking on the thorax 10%
defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Ellie Chase at Silent Earth Studios, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-15 · image - Horror Sleeve Arm — Realism · Clouds & Smoke · Film & TV · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
Sleeve-size black & grey Realism gill-man from creature from the black lagoon tattoo on the full sleeve by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$2,700–$3,600; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
depicts: Gill-man (Creature from the Black Lagoon) 40% · Frankenstein's Monster (Frankenstein) 15%
composition (TatSeek estimate): Gill-man from Creature from the Black Lagoon 40% · Other classic movie monsters 25% · Lightning and storm clouds 20% · Frankenstein's monster 15%
defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image - Plague Doctor Thigh — Realism · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
Large black & grey Realism plague doctor tattoo on the thigh by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Plague doctor 100%
defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image - Ford Mustang Upper Arm — Realism · Car · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
Medium black & grey Realism classic ford mustang tattoo on the upper arm by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Classic Ford Mustang 100%
defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image - Realistic Pig Forearm — Realism · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
Medium black & grey Realism pig tattoo on the forearm by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$400–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Pig 100%
defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image - Geisha with Katana Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Cherry Blossom · Dragon · Female Figure · Sword & Katana · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
Medium black & grey Realism geisha tattoo on the upper arm by Marco Inkman at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Geisha 55% · Katana 20% · Cherry Blossoms 10% · Face Dragon 10%
ink black 55% · grey 40% · white 5% — detail Very detailed (90/100) — defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Marco Inkman at Art Collector, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image - Xenomorph Down the Spine — Realism · Film & TV · Back · Spine · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
Large black & grey Realism xenomorph with its tail along the spine tattoo on the back by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
depicts: Xenomorph (Alien) 100%
composition (TatSeek estimate): Xenomorph with its tail along the spine 100%
defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image - 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 - Stack of Books Black and Grey Ribs — Realism · Ribs & Side · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
Large black & grey Realism stack of books tattoo on the ribs & side by Saul Sawooli Vargas at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Stack of books 100%
defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Saul Sawooli Vargas at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image - Rhino with Aztec Headdress Shoulder — Realism · Shoulder · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
Large black & grey Realism rhinoceros tattoo on the shoulder by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Rhinoceros 55% · Aztec feather headdress 45%
defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image - 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; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈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 - Purple Octopus Cover-Up Forearm — Realism · Octopus & Squid · Forearm · Color · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
Large color Realism purple octopus tattoo on the forearm by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions. · cover-up
composition (TatSeek estimate): Purple octopus 100%
defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image - Black and Grey Bison Forearm — Realism · Bison & Bull · Flower · Mountains · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
Medium black & grey Realism bison tattoo on the forearm by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Bison 65% · Mountains 20% · Wildflowers 15%
defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image - 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 - Bighorn Ram with LA Rams Logo Chest Piece — Realism · Logo & Emblem · Chest · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
Large black & grey Realism bighorn ram head tattoo on the chest by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$1,150–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
depicts: Los Angeles Rams (NFL) 20%
composition (TatSeek estimate): Bighorn ram head 80% · LA Rams logo 20%
defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image - Bowling Pins and Ball Calf Piece — Realism · Calf · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
Medium black & grey Realism bowling pins and ball tattoo on the calf by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$400–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Bowling pins and ball 100%
defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image - Spartan Helmet Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Linework · Small (up to 10cm)
Small black & grey Realism spartan helmet tattoo on the upper arm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$200–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Spartan helmet 100%
defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image - Eye Realism Calf — Realism · Eye · Calf · Black & Grey · Small (up to 10cm)
Small black & grey Realism eye tattoo on the calf by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$280–$350; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Eye 100%
ink black 70% · grey 30% — detail Very detailed (80/100) — defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image - Greek Helmet Realism Shoulder — Realism · Shoulder · Black & Grey · Micro-Realism · Small (up to 10cm)
Small black & grey Realism greek helmet tattoo on the shoulder by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$200–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Greek helmet 100%
defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image - Jacket and Camera Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Micro-Realism · Medium (10-20cm)
Medium black & grey Realism bomber jacket with patches tattoo on the upper arm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$650–$900; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Bomber jacket with patches 65% · Vintage camera 35%
defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image - Vintage Camera Realism Forearm — Realism · Forearm · Black & Grey · Micro-Realism · Small (up to 10cm)
Small black & grey Realism vintage camera tattoo on the forearm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$200–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Vintage camera 100%
defined by subject 80 · style 20
by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image - Charging Bull Realism Back — Realism · Bison & Bull · Clouds & Smoke · Back · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
Sleeve-size black & grey Realism bull tattoo on the back by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈14–24 h, 4+ sessions.
composition (TatSeek estimate): Bull 85% · Smoke 15%
mood fierce — ink black 55% · grey 45% — detail Very detailed (80/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 15 · mood 15
by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
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