TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Realism Complex

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%20Complex.
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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
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Realism is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
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Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

632

Limit

24

Offset

264

Next offset

288

Page url

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

Tattoos

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Rabbit Skull with Flowers Forearm — Realism · Flower · Leaves & Branches · Mushroom · Rabbit · Skull · Forearm · Color · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Realism rabbit skull tattoo on the forearm by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Rabbit skull 50% · Flowers 20% · Mushrooms 15% · Ferns and leaves 15%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  11. Escher Relativity Stairs Back Piece — Realism · Buildings & Architecture · Male Figure · Back · Black & Grey · Linework · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism impossible staircase architecture tattoo on the back by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    depicts: Relativity (M. C. Escher) 90%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Impossible staircase architecture 90% · Tiny figures on the stairs 10%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-07 · image
  12. Virgin Mary with Rosary Realism Forearm — Realism · Cross · Deity Figure · Rose · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism virgin mary in a veil tattoo on the forearm by Crystal Thorns at Black Atlas, Chicago; ≈$1,500–$2,000; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Virgin Mary in a veil 45% · Rosary with a cross 20% · Rose 15% · Rosary beads 15%
    defined by subject 75 · style 25
    by Crystal Thorns at Black Atlas, Chicago, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  13. Woman with Glowing Pattern Face and Skull Realism Calf — Realism · Surrealism · Female Figure · Portrait · Skull · Calf · Black with Color Accents · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism woman with a glowing circuit-pattern face tattoo on the calf by Angel Antonio at Black Atlas, Chicago; ≈$1,500–$2,000; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Woman with a glowing circuit-pattern face 45% · Skull at the bottom 30% · Cracked stone texture 15% · Orange glowing lines 10%
    defined by subject 45 · style 40 · color 15
    by Angel Antonio at Black Atlas, Chicago, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  14. Wolf and Forest Realism Forearm — Lettering · Realism · Name or Date · Tree · Wolf · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism wolf tattoo on the forearm by Alex Atenco at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Wolf 70% · Forest 20% · Roman numeral date 10%
    defined by subject 70 · style 20 · text 10
    by Alex Atenco at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  15. Baby Portrait Realism Upper Arm — Lettering · Realism · Portrait · Quote · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism baby portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Baby portrait 90% · Script lettering 10%
    defined by subject 70 · style 20 · text 10
    by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  16. Safari Woman with Octopus Tentacles Realism Calf — Realism · Surrealism · Cat · Female Figure · Ocean & Waves · Octopus & Squid · Calf · Color · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Realism red-haired woman in safari outfit tattoo on the calf by Brian Ulibarri at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$4,800–$6,400; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Red-haired woman in safari outfit 40% · Octopus tentacles 20% · Orange cat with a fish tail 15% · Underwater scene 15%
    defined by subject 50 · style 25 · color 25
    by Brian Ulibarri at Real Gone, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  17. Woman with Ram Horns Realism Forearm — Fine Line · Realism · Female Figure · Horns · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism woman with ram horns tattoo on the forearm by Raven Lennox at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$1,950–$2,550; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Woman with ram horns 80% · Thin outline frame 10% · Soft cloud shading 10%
    defined by subject 65 · style 35
    by Raven Lennox at Real Gone, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  18. Mother’s Portrait with Script Realism Upper Arm — Lettering · Realism · Female Figure · Quote · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism woman's portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Woman's portrait 85% · Spanish script 15%
    defined by subject 65 · style 20 · text 15
    by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  19. Praying Hands and Dove Realism Forearm — Lettering · Realism · Bird · Clouds & Smoke · Hands · Name or Date · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism praying hands with a rosary tattoo on the forearm by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Praying hands with a rosary 50% · Dove 20% · Name in script 15% · Clouds and rays 15%
    defined by subject 65 · style 20 · text 15
    by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  20. Memorial Portrait of a Man Realism Back — Lettering · Realism · Male Figure · Name or Date · Back · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism man's portrait tattoo on the back by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Man's portrait 85% · Memorial dates 15%
    defined by subject 65 · style 20 · text 15
    by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  21. Young Man Portrait with Initials Realism Upper Arm — Lettering · Realism · Male Figure · Name or Date · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism young man's portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Young man's portrait 85% · Initials in script 15%
    defined by subject 65 · style 20 · text 15
    by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  22. Boy Portrait Mama’s Boy Realism Forearm — Lettering · Realism · Portrait · Quote · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism boy portrait with glasses tattoo on the forearm by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Boy portrait with glasses 85% · Mama's Boy script 15%
    defined by subject 65 · style 20 · text 15
    by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  23. Cherub Angel with Halo Realism Forearm — Lettering · Realism · Angel · Flower · Non-Latin Script · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism cherub angel with a halo tattoo on the forearm by Tito Shadez at Black Atlas, Chicago; ≈$650–$750; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Cherub angel with a halo 60% · Name in script 15% · Flower 15% · Stone ledge 10%
    defined by subject 55 · style 30 · text 15
    by Tito Shadez at Black Atlas, Chicago, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  24. Dog Portrait with Blue Eye Realism Forearm — Realism · Watercolor · Dog · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism dog portrait with one blue eye tattoo on the forearm by Angel Antonio at Black Atlas, Chicago; ≈$650–$750; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dog portrait with one blue eye 85% · Teal halo 15%
    defined by subject 40 · style 30 · color 30
    by Angel Antonio at Black Atlas, Chicago, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image

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