TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Whip Shading

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=72&q=Whip%20Shading.
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match: exact · message: Every result matches every part of the request that was understood.

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Whip Shading
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  1. axis: technique · value: whip-shading · label: Whip Shading
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Without Whip Shading
Add a style
  1. Realism — tattoos: 155
  2. Neo-Traditional — tattoos: 45
  3. Japanese (Irezumi) — tattoos: 25
  4. Chicano — tattoos: 17
  5. New School — tattoos: 17
  6. Ornamental — tattoos: 14
  7. Surrealism — tattoos: 14
  8. Traditional (Old School) — tattoos: 12
  9. Fine Line — tattoos: 10
  10. Lettering — tattoos: 7
Add a subject
  1. Portrait — tattoos: 69
  2. Flower — tattoos: 52
  3. Female Figure — tattoos: 31
  4. Skull — tattoos: 25
  5. Rose — tattoos: 18
  6. Male Figure — tattoos: 18
  7. Deity Figure — tattoos: 16
  8. Bird — tattoos: 15
  9. Dragon — tattoos: 12
  10. Landscape — tattoos: 11
Add a placement
  1. Forearm — tattoos: 59
  2. Upper Arm — tattoos: 55
  3. Full Sleeve — tattoos: 42
  4. Thigh — tattoos: 31
  5. Calf — tattoos: 21
  6. Back — tattoos: 20
  7. Chest — tattoos: 11
  8. Shoulder — tattoos: 10
  9. Hand — tattoos: 8
  10. Ribs & Side — tattoos: 6
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 178
  2. Color — tattoos: 58
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 27
Add a mood
  1. Fierce — tattoos: 1
Add a city
  1. Austin — tattoos: 68
  2. Los Angeles — tattoos: 45
  3. Seattle — tattoos: 34
  4. Portland — tattoos: 32
  5. Concord — tattoos: 22
  6. Upland — tattoos: 19
  7. New York — tattoos: 17
  8. Denver — tattoos: 15
  9. Redmond — tattoos: 10
  10. Cape Town — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 139
  2. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 60
  3. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 60
  4. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 4
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Total

263

Limit

24

Offset

72

Next offset

96

Page url

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

Tattoos

  1. Honey Bee Elbow — Neo-Traditional · Insect · Upper Arm · Color · Whip Shading · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small color Neo-Traditional insect tattoo on the upper arm by Nikki Rodriguez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$200–$250; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Insect 100%
    by Nikki Rodriguez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  2. Roses and Heart Locket Forearm — Fine Line · Heart · Rose · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Fine Line heart tattoo on the forearm by Nikki Rodriguez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Heart 60% · Rose 40%
    by Nikki Rodriguez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  3. Black Labrador Portrait Forearm — Realism · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the forearm by Nikki Rodriguez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$200–$250; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Nikki Rodriguez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  4. English Bulldog Portrait Upper Arm — Realism · Portrait · Upper Arm · Color · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Nikki Rodriguez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Nikki Rodriguez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  5. Peony Forearm — Neo-Traditional · Flower · Peony · Forearm · Color · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Neo-Traditional peony tattoo on the forearm by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Peony 60% · Flower 40%
    by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  6. 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
  7. Bettie Page Portrait Upper Arm — Realism · Pin-up · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Bettie Page (1950s pin-up model) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Pin-up 40%
    by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  8. Woman Portrait Forearm — Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism female figure tattoo on the forearm by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 60% · Portrait 40%
    by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  9. 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
  10. Ostrich Shoulder — Realism · Bird · Shoulder · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism bird tattoo on the shoulder by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$900–$1,250; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  11. John Lennon Portrait Calf — Realism · Male Figure · Portrait · Calf · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the calf by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: John Lennon (The Beatles) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Male Figure 40%
    by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  12. Pit Bull Portrait Upper Arm — Realism · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  13. Biomechanical Piece Ribs — Biomechanical · Ribs & Side · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Biomechanical biomechanical robotic creature tattoo on the ribs & side by Noel C at Allied Tattoo, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Biomechanical robotic creature 100%
    defined by subject 65 · style 25 · color 10
    by Noel C at Allied Tattoo, New York, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  14. Biomech Screaming Skull Sleeve — Traditional (Old School) · Skull · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Traditional (Old School) skull tattoo on the upper arm by Noel C at Allied Tattoo, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Noel C at Allied Tattoo, New York, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  15. 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, New York; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Koi Fish 45% · Leaves & Branches 30% · Dragon 25%
    by Noel C at Allied Tattoo, New York, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  16. Japanese Dragon Back Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Dragon · Back · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) dragon tattoo on the back by Noel C at Allied Tattoo, New York; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dragon 100%
    by Noel C at Allied Tattoo, New York, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  17. Japanese Dragons and Stars Chest — Japanese (Irezumi) · Dragon · Stars · Chest · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) stars tattoo on the chest by Noel C at Allied Tattoo, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Stars 60% · Dragon 40%
    by Noel C at Allied Tattoo, New York, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  18. Heart Pierced by a Dagger Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Dagger & Knife · Heart · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) heart tattoo on the forearm by Claudia Cutter at Allied Tattoo, New York; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Heart 60% · Dagger & Knife 40%
    by Claudia Cutter at Allied Tattoo, New York, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  19. Matryoshka Doll Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Female Figure · Calf · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) female figure tattoo on the calf by Claudia Cutter at Allied Tattoo, New York; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 100%
    by Claudia Cutter at Allied Tattoo, New York, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  20. Dia de los Muertos Woman Thigh — Chicano · Traditional (Old School) · Female Figure · Portrait · Skull · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Chicano female figure tattoo on the thigh by Claudia Cutter at Allied Tattoo, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 45% · Portrait 30% · Skull 25%
    by Claudia Cutter at Allied Tattoo, New York, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  21. Perched Parrot Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the forearm by Claudia Cutter at Allied Tattoo, New York; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Claudia Cutter at Allied Tattoo, New York, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  22. Dragon Head Bicep — Traditional (Old School) · Dragon · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) dragon tattoo on the upper arm by Claudia Cutter at Allied Tattoo, New York; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dragon 100%
    by Claudia Cutter at Allied Tattoo, New York, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  23. Black and Grey Lilies Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Flower · Leaves & Branches · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) flower tattoo on the forearm by Claudia Cutter at Allied Tattoo, New York; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Flower 60% · Leaves & Branches 40%
    by Claudia Cutter at Allied Tattoo, New York, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  24. Lady Head in a Wide-Brim Hat Bicep — Traditional (Old School) · Female Figure · Flower · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) female figure tattoo on the upper arm by Claudia Cutter at Allied Tattoo, New York; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 45% · Flower 30% · Portrait 25%
    by Claudia Cutter at Allied Tattoo, New York, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image

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