TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Symbols

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=288&q=Symbols.
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
Symbols
facets
  1. axis: subject · value: symbols · label: Symbols & Objects
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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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 Symbols & Objects
Add a style
  1. Realism — tattoos: 205
  2. Traditional (Old School) — tattoos: 194
  3. Neo-Traditional — tattoos: 116
  4. Fine Line — tattoos: 105
  5. New School — tattoos: 71
  6. Japanese (Irezumi) — tattoos: 42
  7. Illustrative — tattoos: 33
  8. Trash Polka — tattoos: 30
  9. Ornamental — tattoos: 29
  10. Lettering — tattoos: 19
Add a placement
  1. Forearm — tattoos: 254
  2. Upper Arm — tattoos: 170
  3. Calf — tattoos: 121
  4. Thigh — tattoos: 91
  5. Full Sleeve — tattoos: 55
  6. Back — tattoos: 48
  7. Chest — tattoos: 41
  8. Shoulder — tattoos: 25
  9. Hand — tattoos: 17
  10. Stomach — tattoos: 12
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 410
  2. Color — tattoos: 340
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 67
Add a mood
  1. Dark — tattoos: 37
  2. Fierce — tattoos: 22
  3. Spiritual — tattoos: 12
  4. Funny — tattoos: 10
  5. Cute — tattoos: 10
  6. Romantic — tattoos: 6
  7. Delicate — tattoos: 3
  8. Peaceful — tattoos: 1
  9. Melancholic — tattoos: 1
Add a city
  1. Seattle — tattoos: 172
  2. New York — tattoos: 127
  3. Los Angeles — tattoos: 106
  4. Denver — tattoos: 73
  5. Chicago — tattoos: 71
  6. Richmond — tattoos: 69
  7. Cape Town — tattoos: 54
  8. Austin — tattoos: 50
  9. Vancouver — tattoos: 45
  10. Portland — tattoos: 42
Add a size
  1. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 291
  2. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 287
  3. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 100
  4. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 58
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Symbols & Objects is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Start over
Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

855

Limit

24

Offset

288

Next offset

312

Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_subject=symbols

Tattoos

  1. Kool-Aid Man and Hannya Mask Japanese Thigh — Japanese (Irezumi) · Traditional (Old School) · Horns · Mask · Thigh · Color · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Japanese (Irezumi) hannya mask tattoo on the thigh by Sky James at Think Tank Tattoo, Denver; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Kool-Aid Man (Kool-Aid) 35%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Hannya mask 40% · Kool-Aid Man with devil horns 35% · Oni horns 15% · Goldfish bowl lantern 10%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Sky James at Think Tank Tattoo, Denver, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  2. Lighthouse Ocean Scene Upper Arm — Realism · Clouds & Smoke · Lighthouse · Ocean & Waves · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism lighthouse tattoo on the upper arm by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈11–19 h, 4+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lighthouse 55% · Stormy Sea 25% · Storm Clouds 20%
    mood dark — ink black 55% · grey 40% · white 5% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 75 · style 20 · mood 5
    by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  3. Mossy Skull with Ladybugs Neo-Traditional Forearm — Neo-Traditional · Insect · Leaves & Branches · Skull · Stars · Forearm · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Neo-Traditional mossy skull tattoo on the forearm by Wendy at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈6–11 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Mossy skull 55% · Leaves 25% · Ladybugs 10% · Sparkles 10%
    mood peaceful — ink green 35% · yellow 25% · black 20% · red 10% · white 5% · grey 5% — detail Detailed (70/100) — defined by subject 60 · color 25 · style 15
    by Wendy at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  4. Balinese Barong Mask Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Mask · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) barong mask tattoo on the forearm by Willis Van Pelt at Icon Tattoo, Portland; ≈$450–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Barong mask 70% · Ornamental carving details 30%
    defined by subject 55 · style 45
    by Willis Van Pelt at Icon Tattoo, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-15 · image
  5. Crown, Antlers and Chalice Illustrative Back — Illustrative · Bow & Arrow · Crown · Fruit & Berries · Horns · Back · Black & Grey · Engraving / Etching · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Illustrative crown tattoo on the back by Jason Middelton at True Love, Seattle; ≈$2,500–$3,500; ≈13–23 h, 4+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Crown 25% · Antlers 25% · Pomegranate 15% · Chalice 15%
    ink black 80% · grey 20% — detail Detailed (60/100) — defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Jason Middelton at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  6. Jewelled Cross and Lace Ornamental Upper Arm — Ornamental · Cross · Ornament · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Ornamental jewelled cross tattoo on the upper arm by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈9–15 h, 3+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Jewelled Cross 50% · Black Lace 50%
    mood spiritual — ink black 70% · grey 15% · white 15% — detail Very detailed (80/100) — defined by style 60 · subject 35 · color 5
    by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  7. Skull with Flowers and Berries Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Flower · Fruit & Berries · Skull · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism skull tattoo on the upper arm by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈5–9 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 50% · Blossoms 35% · Berries 15%
    mood dark — ink black 35% · grey 30% · blue 20% · pink 10% · white 5% — detail Very detailed (80/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 15 · color 15
    by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  8. Clock and Praying Hands Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Clock & Hourglass · Hands · Name or Date · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism melting clock tattoo on the upper arm by Christian Rodriguez at EverBlack, New York; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈11–19 h, 4+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Melting Clock 50% · Praying Hands 35% · Roman Numerals 10% · flowing drapery 5%
    mood spiritual — ink black 55% · grey 45% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 60 · style 20 · text 10 · mood 10
    by Christian Rodriguez at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  9. Dog in a Croissant Fine Line Forearm — Fine Line · Dog · Food & Drink · Forearm · Black & Grey · Linework · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Fine Line dog wrapped in a croissant tattoo on the forearm by Autumn Richmond at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$200–$250; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dog wrapped in a croissant 50% · Croissant 50%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Autumn Richmond at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  10. Skull and Maple Leaves Neo Traditional Calf — Neo-Traditional · Leaves & Branches · Skull · Calf · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Neo-Traditional skull wrapped in smoke tattoo on the calf by Anthony Pulitano at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull wrapped in smoke 50% · Red maple leaves 25% · Smoke and mist 15% · Kanji tile 10%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Anthony Pulitano at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  11. Crying Heart Head Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Heart · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) heart-shaped head tattoo on the forearm by Anthony Papallo at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Heart-shaped head 50% · Crying face 35% · Standing figure 15%
    defined by subject 70 · style 30
    by Anthony Papallo at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  12. Half Skull Smiling Face Illustrative Upper Arm — Illustrative · Portrait · Skull · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative smiling face tattoo on the upper arm by Jolie Matthews at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Smiling face 50% · Skull half 50%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Jolie Matthews at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  13. Eye, Chain and Roses Illustrative Shoulder — Illustrative · Chain · Eye · Leaves & Branches · Rose · Skull · Spider Web · Shoulder · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative eye tattoo on the shoulder by Thom Wayne at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Eye 20% · Chain frame 20% · Roses 20% · Spiderweb 15%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Thom Wayne at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  14. Aircraft Battle Neo-Traditional Full Sleeve — Neo-Traditional · Airplane · Fire & Flames · Landscape · Full Sleeve · Color · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Neo-Traditional aircraft battle tattoo on the full sleeve by Katie Davis at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$2,250–$3,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Aircraft battle 50% · Explosions and smoke 20% · Clouds 15% · Landscape 10%
    defined by subject 45 · color 35 · style 20
    by Katie Davis at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  15. Plague Doctor Coffin Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Mask · Skull · Forearm · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) coffin tattoo on the forearm by Jade at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R6,600–R8,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Coffin 50% · Plague doctor bird mask 30% · Skull 20%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Jade at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image
  16. Skulls, Clock and Geometric Panels Realism Full Sleeve — Realism · Clock & Hourglass · Skull · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism clock and compass tattoo on the full sleeve by Nils Enrique Soto Martinez at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$2,700–$3,600; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Clock and compass 35% · Geometric panels 35% · Skull 30%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Nils Enrique Soto Martinez at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  17. Sacred Heart with Roses Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Fire & Flames · Heart · Rose · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) sacred heart tattoo on the forearm by Brian Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$400–$500; ≈1.5–3 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Sacred Heart 50% · Roses 25% · Flames 20% · Leaves 5%
    mood spiritual, romantic — ink red 35% · black 25% · purple 15% · orange 10% · yellow 10% · green 5% — detail Moderate (40/100) — defined by subject 55 · color 25 · style 15 · mood 5
    by Brian Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  18. Skeletal Creature and Tentacles Realism Forearm — Realism · Skeleton · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism skeletal creature tattoo on the forearm by Aaron Moonan at EverBlack, New York; ≈$860–$1,600; ≈6–11 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skeletal Creature 60% · Tentacles 30% · black smoke background 10%
    mood dark — ink black 60% · grey 40% — detail Detailed (75/100) — defined by subject 60 · style 20 · mood 20
    by Aaron Moonan at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  19. Skeleton-costume Child with Lollipop Neo-Traditional Full Sleeve — Neo-Traditional · Buildings & Architecture · Moon · Skeleton · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Neo-Traditional child in a skeleton costume tattoo on the full sleeve by Gage Turner at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$4,800–$6,400; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Child in a skeleton costume 30% · Staircase to a tower 30% · Spiral hill 20% · Moon and planets 20%
    defined by subject 65 · style 35
    by Gage Turner at Real Gone, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  20. Skull and Flower Forearm — Realism · Flower · Pattern & Ornament · Skull · Forearm
    Realism skull tattoo on the forearm by Stevo at Monolith Studio, New York.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Flower 40%
    by Stevo at Monolith Studio, New York, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  21. Skull and Chains Blackwork Back — New School · Dagger & Knife · Skull · Symbols & Objects · Back · Black & Grey
    Black & grey New School skull tattoo on the back by Brandon Heuser at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Dagger & Knife 40%
    by Brandon Heuser at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  22. Heart Locket with Eye Neo-Traditional Chest — Neo-Traditional · Eye · Heart · Chest · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Neo-Traditional heart tattoo on the chest by Jordan Jones at Cary Street Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$250–$300; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Heart 60% · Eye 40%
    by Jordan Jones at Cary Street Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  23. Skull with Viking Helmet Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Skull · Viking & Norse · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism skull tattoo on the upper arm by Tomek Glinski at Liquid Amber, Vancouver; ≈CA$1,350–CA$1,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Viking & Norse 40%
    by Tomek Glinski at Liquid Amber, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-09-29 · image
  24. Skull and Flowers Blackwork Calf — Neo-Traditional · Flower · Skull · Calf · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Neo-Traditional skull tattoo on the calf by Miranda Boire at Liquid Amber, Vancouver; ≈CA$1,350–CA$1,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Flower 40%
    by Miranda Boire at Liquid Amber, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-09-29 · image

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