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=48&style=realism&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: style · value: realism · label: Realism
  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
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exact match
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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 Realism
Without Whip Shading
Add a subject
  1. Portrait — tattoos: 59
  2. Female Figure — tattoos: 22
  3. Male Figure — tattoos: 17
  4. Skull — tattoos: 15
  5. Flower — tattoos: 14
  6. Deity Figure — tattoos: 13
  7. Bird — tattoos: 10
  8. Rose — tattoos: 10
  9. Landscape — tattoos: 9
  10. Lion — tattoos: 8
Add a placement
  1. Upper Arm — tattoos: 43
  2. Forearm — tattoos: 29
  3. Full Sleeve — tattoos: 29
  4. Thigh — tattoos: 14
  5. Back — tattoos: 10
  6. Calf — tattoos: 10
  7. Shoulder — tattoos: 6
  8. Chest — tattoos: 5
  9. Ribs & Side — tattoos: 4
  10. Hand — tattoos: 4
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 121
  2. Color — tattoos: 17
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 17
Add a city
  1. Austin — tattoos: 50
  2. Culver City — tattoos: 23
  3. Seattle — tattoos: 18
  4. Los Angeles — tattoos: 17
  5. Upland — tattoos: 14
  6. Concord — tattoos: 11
  7. Redmond — tattoos: 9
  8. Denver — tattoos: 7
  9. Portland — tattoos: 6
Add a size
  1. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 89
  2. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 36
  3. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 28
  4. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 2
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)

Total

155

Limit

24

Offset

48

Next offset

72

Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_style=realism&tattoo_technique=whip-shading

Tattoos

  1. Archangel with Spear Full Sleeve — Realism · Deity Figure · Mythology & Folklore · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism deity figure tattoo on the full sleeve by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$2,600–$3,400; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deity Figure 100%
    by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  2. Skulls Full Sleeve — Realism · Skull · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the full sleeve by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$2,600–$3,400; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  3. Pirate Skull with Hat Forearm Piece — Realism · Skull · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the forearm by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$1,300–$1,750; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  4. Beagle Portrait Thigh Piece — Realism · Animals · Portrait · Thigh · Color · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism portrait tattoo on the thigh by Henry Powell at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$450–$600; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Henry Powell at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Swallows and Branches Sleeve — Realism · Bird · Nature & Plants · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism bird tattoo on the full sleeve by Sylvester James at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Sylvester James at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  8. Black and Grey Collage Sleeve — Realism · People · Skull · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the full sleeve by Sylvester James at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Sylvester James at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  9. Jareth the Goblin King Portrait Thigh Piece — Realism · Film & TV · Male Figure · Portrait · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism male figure tattoo on the thigh by Alex Vivian at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$1,050–$1,400; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Jareth the Goblin King (Labyrinth (1986), played by David Bowie) 45%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Male Figure 45% · Portrait 30% · Film & TV 25%
    by Alex Vivian at Four Flames, Redmond, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  10. Jesus Christ Portrait Inner Arm Piece — Realism · Deity Figure · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism deity figure tattoo on the forearm by Alex Vivian at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$1,050–$1,400; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Jesus Christ (Christianity) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deity Figure 60% · Portrait 40%
    by Alex Vivian at Four Flames, Redmond, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  11. Baby Portrait Chest Piece — Realism · People · Portrait · Chest · Color · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Realism portrait tattoo on the chest by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  12. Roaring Tiger Back Piece — Realism · Animals · Tiger · Back · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Realism tiger tattoo on the back by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$2,050–$2,650; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Tiger 100%
    by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  13. Joker Portrait Upper Arm Piece — Realism · Male Figure · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: The Joker (Heath Ledger's Joker from the film The Dark Knight (2008)) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Male Figure 40%
    by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  14. Mastiff Dog Portrait Upper Arm Piece — Realism · Animals · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$850–$1,200; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  15. Roaring Lion with Blue Eye — Realism · Animals · Lion · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism lion tattoo on the upper arm by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lion 100%
    by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  16. Winged Form and Foliage Leg Sleeve — Realism · Bird · Nature & Plants · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism bird 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): Bird 100%
    by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  17. Raven Realism Chest — Realism · Bird · Clouds & Smoke · Chest · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism raven with talons tattoo on the chest by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Raven with talons 65% · Swirling smoke 35%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Colour Scene Full Back Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · New School · Realism · Eagle · Male Figure · Train · Back · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Realism steam locomotive tattoo on the back by Henry Powell at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$2,600–$3,400; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Steam locomotive 40% · Colourful Japanese-style patterns 25% · Group of men on the train 20% · Eagle 15%
    defined by subject 40 · color 35 · style 25
    by Henry Powell at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  21. Pegasus Taking Flight Calf — Realism · Surrealism · Horse · Calf · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism horse tattoo on the calf by Sude at Art Collector, Culver City; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Horse 60% · Horse 40%
    by Sude at Art Collector, Culver City, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  22. Dark Angel Forearm — Realism · Surrealism · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism angel tattoo on the forearm by Kevin Waltz at Think Tank Tattoo, Denver; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Angel 60% · Angel 40%
    by Kevin Waltz at Think Tank Tattoo, Denver, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  23. Husky Portrait Calf — Realism · Watercolor · Portrait · Calf · Color · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism portrait tattoo on the calf by DJ Auld at Silent Earth Studios, Portland; ≈$350–$450; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Portrait 40%
    by DJ Auld at Silent Earth Studios, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  24. Demon Sleeve Upper Arm — Realism · Surrealism · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism demon tattoo on the upper arm by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Demon 60% · Demon 40%
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image

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source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-09T08:32:43+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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