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=72&subject=portrait.
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: subject · value: portrait · label: Portrait
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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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 Portrait
Add a style
  1. Realism — tattoos: 176
  2. Neo-Traditional — tattoos: 47
  3. Traditional (Old School) — tattoos: 30
  4. Fine Line — tattoos: 25
  5. Surrealism — tattoos: 23
  6. New School — tattoos: 23
  7. Trash Polka — tattoos: 20
  8. Abstract — tattoos: 15
  9. Anime / Manga — tattoos: 11
  10. Ornamental — tattoos: 9
Add a placement
  1. Forearm — tattoos: 100
  2. Upper Arm — tattoos: 100
  3. Calf — tattoos: 36
  4. Thigh — tattoos: 36
  5. Full Sleeve — tattoos: 35
  6. Shoulder — tattoos: 8
  7. Back — tattoos: 6
  8. Chest — tattoos: 6
  9. Hand — tattoos: 4
  10. Stomach — tattoos: 2
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 181
  2. Color — tattoos: 117
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 36
Add a mood
  1. Dark — tattoos: 4
  2. Funny — tattoos: 2
  3. Fierce — tattoos: 1
Add a city
  1. Los Angeles — tattoos: 69
  2. Seattle — tattoos: 66
  3. Austin — tattoos: 38
  4. New York — tattoos: 29
  5. Denver — tattoos: 29
  6. Culver City — tattoos: 15
  7. Portland — tattoos: 11
  8. Brooklyn — tattoos: 11
  9. Cape Town — tattoos: 11
  10. Durban — tattoos: 10
Add a size
  1. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 156
  2. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 114
  3. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 44
  4. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 6
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Portrait is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Start over
Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

335

Limit

24

Offset

72

Next offset

96

Page url

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

Tattoos

  1. Geisha Portrait Forearm — Japanese (Irezumi) · Neo-Traditional · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) portrait tattoo on the forearm by Bee Brown at Pure Ink, Ledgewood; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Portrait 40%
    by Bee Brown at Pure Ink, Ledgewood, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  2. Buckethead Portrait Realism — Realism · Portrait · Forearm · Color · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Realism portrait tattoo on the forearm by Daniel Rosini at Pure Ink, Ledgewood; ≈$1,250–$1,700; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Daniel Rosini at Pure Ink, Ledgewood, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  3. Pennywise Colour Realism Portrait — Realism · Portrait · Thigh · Color · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Realism portrait tattoo on the thigh by Daniel Rosini at Pure Ink, Ledgewood; ≈$1,250–$1,700; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Daniel Rosini at Pure Ink, Ledgewood, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  4. Framed Portrait Panels Blackwork Sleeve — Fine Line · Portrait · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Fine Line portrait tattoo on the full sleeve by Zoe at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Zoe at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  5. Color Abstract Face Full Leg Sleeve — Abstract · Trash Polka · Portrait · Full Sleeve · Color · Linework · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Abstract portrait tattoo on the full sleeve by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Portrait 40%
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  6. Abstract Mask Blackwork Upper Arm — Abstract · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Abstract portrait tattoo on the upper arm by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  7. Realism Creature Blackwork Sleeve — Portrait · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Linework · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey portrait tattoo on the full sleeve by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  8. Abstract Color Portrait Shoulder — Abstract · Trash Polka · Portrait · Upper Arm · Color · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Abstract portrait tattoo on the upper arm by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Portrait 40%
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  9. Illustrative Portrait Shoulder Piece — Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey portrait tattoo on the upper arm by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-07 · image
  10. Split Face Portrait Forearm — Abstract · Trash Polka · Portrait · Forearm · Black with Color Accents · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Abstract portrait tattoo on the forearm by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Portrait 40%
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-07 · image
  11. Abstract Face Forearm Piece — Abstract · Trash Polka · Portrait · Forearm · Black with Color Accents · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Abstract portrait tattoo on the forearm by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Portrait 40%
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-07 · image
  12. Abstract Portrait with Paint Splash Forearm — Abstract · Trash Polka · Portrait · Forearm · Black with Color Accents · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Abstract portrait tattoo on the forearm by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Portrait 40%
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-07 · image
  13. Abstract Portrait Full Torso Piece — Abstract · Trash Polka · Portrait · Chest · Black with Color Accents · Linework · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black with color accents Abstract portrait tattoo on the chest by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Portrait 40%
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-07 · image
  14. Abstract Multi-Face Portrait Thigh Piece — Abstract · Trash Polka · Portrait · Thigh · Black with Color Accents · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Abstract portrait tattoo on the thigh by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Portrait 40%
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-07 · image
  15. Fragmented Portrait Forearm — Abstract · Trash Polka · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Abstract portrait tattoo on the forearm by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$2,000–$2,800; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Portrait 40%
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-07 · image
  16. Child Portrait and Michael Myers Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Film & TV · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism child portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Plata at Arrow & Sword, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈8–14 h, 3+ sessions.
    depicts: Michael Myers (Halloween)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): child portrait 70% · michael myers 30%
    ink black 55% · grey 45% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Plata at Arrow & Sword, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  17. Severed Head and Dagger Japanese Upper Arm — Japanese (Irezumi) · Dagger & Knife · Portrait · Upper Arm · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Japanese (Irezumi) severed head tattoo on the upper arm by Elijah Cole at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle; ≈$900–$1,300; ≈8–14 h, 3+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Severed Head 70% · Dagger 30%
    mood dark, fierce — ink black 30% · red 30% · grey 20% · yellow 15% · white 5% — detail Detailed (55/100) — defined by subject 55 · style 15 · color 15 · mood 15
    by Elijah Cole at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  18. Albert Einstein Watercolor Calf — Illustrative · Watercolor · Portrait · Stars · Calf · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Watercolor albert einstein tattoo on the calf by Kenny at Chi Town Tattoo, Chicago; ≈$300–$350; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    depicts: Albert Einstein
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Albert Einstein 70% · Galaxy 15% · Splashes 15%
    mood funny — ink black 35% · blue 35% · purple 15% · white 10% · grey 5% — detail Detailed (55/100) — defined by subject 35 · style 30 · color 20 · mood 15
    by Kenny at Chi Town Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-22 · image
  19. Cubist Faces with Flames Neo Traditional Upper Arm — Neo-Traditional · Surrealism · Fire & Flames · Portrait · Upper Arm · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Neo-Traditional cubist faces tattoo on the upper arm by Brenn Cox at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Cubist faces 60% · Flames 25% · Abstract shapes 15%
    defined by subject 40 · style 30 · color 30
    by Brenn Cox at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  20. Bearded Man Portrait and Anchor Realism — Realism · Traditional (Old School) · Anchor · Flower · Portrait · Black & Grey · Stippling · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism man portrait tattoo by Plata at Arrow & Sword, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): man portrait 55% · anchor 30% · flower 10% · laurel 5%
    ink black 60% · grey 40% — detail Detailed (75/100) — defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Plata at Arrow & Sword, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  21. Face Vase with Daisies Surreal Calf — Surrealism · Flower · Portrait · Calf · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Surrealism face shaped like a broken vase tattoo on the calf by Brenn Cox at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Face shaped like a broken vase 55% · Daisies 45%
    defined by subject 50 · color 30 · style 20
    by Brenn Cox at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  22. 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, Brooklyn; ≈$450–$550; ≈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, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  23. Faces and Tree Roots Surreal Thigh — Surrealism · Portrait · Tree · Thigh · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Surrealism faces tattoo on the thigh by Brenn Cox at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Faces 50% · Tree with roots 50%
    defined by subject 70 · style 30
    by Brenn Cox at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  24. Mona Lisa Portrait Thigh — Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Thigh · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism portrait tattoo on the thigh by Joseph at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    depicts: Mona Lisa (Leonardo da Vinci painting) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Female Figure 40%
    by Joseph at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban, South Africa · published 2026-09-23 · image

Meta

source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-09T05:41:53+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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