TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: talisman

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?placement=calf&q=talisman&style=illustrative.
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
closest
message
No exact match — these are the closest real tattoos, without: “talisman”. Tell the person what was left out. Not TatSeek tags (matched only as words in titles, or ignored): talisman. Tell the person these were not used as filters.
not tags
talisman

Understood

query
talisman
facets
  1. axis: style · value: illustrative · label: Illustrative
  2. axis: placement · value: calf · label: Calf
free words
talisman
corrected
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asked for
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question
no
exact match
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dropped
axis: free_words · label: talisman

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 Illustrative
Without Calf
Without the word “talisman”
Add a subject
  1. Mushroom — tattoos: 2
  2. Female Figure — tattoos: 2
  3. Skull — tattoos: 2
  4. Film & TV — tattoos: 1
  5. Bird — tattoos: 1
  6. Hexagon — tattoos: 1
  7. Skeleton — tattoos: 1
  8. Butterfly — tattoos: 1
  9. Sword & Katana — tattoos: 1
  10. Insect — tattoos: 1
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 12
  2. Color — tattoos: 4
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 1
Add a mood
  1. Funny — tattoos: 3
  2. Dark — tattoos: 2
  3. Fierce — tattoos: 1
  4. Cute — tattoos: 1
  5. Peaceful — tattoos: 1
Add a city
  1. Seattle — tattoos: 9
  2. Denver — tattoos: 2
  3. Portland — tattoos: 1
  4. Chicago — tattoos: 1
  5. Durban — tattoos: 1
  6. Vancouver — tattoos: 1
  7. New York — tattoos: 1
  8. Richmond — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 8
  2. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 5
  3. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 2
  4. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 2
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Illustrative is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Start over
Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

17

Limit

24

Offset

0

Next offset

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Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_style=illustrative&tattoo_placement=calf&tq=talisman

Tattoos

  1. Cartoon Snail Illustrative Calf — Illustrative · Calf · Black & Grey · Small (up to 10cm) · fresh
    Small black & grey Illustrative snail tattoo on the calf by Lake Wilson at True Love, Seattle; ≈$50–$100; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Snail 100%
    mood funny, cute — ink black 100% — detail Simple (20/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 20 · mood 10
    by Lake Wilson at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  2. Leaf Insect Illustrative Calf — Illustrative · Insect · Calf · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative leaf insect tattoo on the calf by Lake Wilson at True Love, Seattle; ≈$250–$300; ≈1.5–2 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Leaf Insect 100%
    ink black 75% · grey 25% — detail Moderate (50/100) — defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Lake Wilson at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  3. Skull Reading Cookbook Illustrative Calf — Illustrative · Skull · Calf · Black & Grey · Stippling · Medium (10-20cm) · fresh
    Medium black & grey Illustrative skull tattoo on the calf by Lake Wilson at True Love, Seattle; ≈$250–$300; ≈3.5–6 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 55% · Cookbook 35% · Oyster 10%
    mood funny — ink black 70% · grey 30% — detail Detailed (60/100) — defined by subject 75 · style 20 · mood 5
    by Lake Wilson at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  4. Pin-Up Illustrative Calf — Illustrative · Pin-up · Calf · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Illustrative pin-up tattoo on the calf by Eric Priestley at True Love, Seattle; ≈$200–$250; ≈3.5–6 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Pin-Up 100%
    ink blue 45% · black 45% · grey 10% — detail Moderate (50/100) — defined by subject 65 · color 20 · style 15
    by Eric Priestley at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  5. Heatblast Illustrative Calf — Illustrative · Film & TV · Fire & Flames · Calf · Black & Grey · Stippling · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative heatblast tattoo on the calf by Eric Priestley at True Love, Seattle; ≈$450–$650; ≈5–9 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Heatblast (Ben 10)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Heatblast 75% · Flames 25%
    mood fierce — ink black 70% · grey 30% — detail Detailed (60/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 15 · mood 15
    by Eric Priestley at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  6. Skeleton and Mushrooms Illustrative Calf — Illustrative · Mushroom · Skeleton · Sword & Katana · Calf · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Illustrative skeleton tattoo on the calf by Chloe Rozo at True Love, Seattle; ≈$900–$1,300; ≈4–8 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skeleton 35% · Mushrooms 35% · Sword 15% · Grass 15%
    mood dark — ink black 35% · green 30% · pink 20% · grey 15% — detail Detailed (60/100) — defined by subject 55 · style 25 · color 20
    by Chloe Rozo at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  7. Octopus in a Diving Helmet Illustrative Calf — Illustrative · Octopus & Squid · Calf · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative octopus in a vintage diving helmet tattoo on the calf by Jess Watts at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Octopus in a vintage diving helmet 100%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Jess Watts at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  8. Woman with a Skull Mirror Illustrative Calf — Illustrative · Butterfly · Female Figure · Skull · Calf · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative woman seen from behind tattoo on the calf by Thom Wayne at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Woman seen from behind 55% · Skull in a hand mirror 25% · Butterfly in her hair 10% · Draped fabric 10%
    defined by subject 70 · style 30
    by Thom Wayne at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  9. Swear Jar Fine Line Calf — Illustrative · Quote · Calf · Black with Color Accents · Engraving / Etching · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Illustrative swear jar tattoo on the calf by Nicholas Frenette at The FALL, Vancouver; ≈CA$1,100–CA$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Swear jar 70% · Lettering Paid in Full 25% · Coins 5%
    defined by subject 55 · style 20 · text 20 · color 5
    by Nicholas Frenette at The FALL, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-10-02 · image
  10. Raccoon Fine Line Forearm — Illustrative · Raccoon · Calf · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative raccoon eating noodles tattoo on the calf by Lindsey Rhoades at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Raccoon eating noodles 100%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Lindsey Rhoades at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  11. Dripping Woman Face Illustrative Calf — Illustrative · Female Figure · Calf · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative woman face tattoo on the calf by Bryce at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban; ≈4–7 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Woman Face 80% · Ink Splatter 20%
    mood dark — ink black 85% · grey 15% — detail Detailed (60/100) — defined by subject 55 · style 30 · mood 15
    by Bryce at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban, South Africa · published 2026-09-23 · image
  12. Cowboy Boot Calf — Illustrative · Ocean & Waves · Calf · Black & Grey · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Illustrative cowboy boot tattoo on the calf by Michelle at Birdhouse Tattoo, Portland; ≈$50–$150; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Cowboy boot 70% · Framed ocean horizon 30%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Michelle at Birdhouse Tattoo, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-22 · image
  13. Pangolin and Mouse Illustrative Calf — Illustrative · Leaves & Branches · Mushroom · Rat & Mouse · Calf · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Illustrative pangolin tattoo on the calf by Chloe Rozo at True Love, Seattle; ≈$1,950–$2,600; ≈11–19 h, 4+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Pangolin 35% · Shelf Fungi 25% · Mouse 20% · Leaves 15%
    mood peaceful — ink black 65% · grey 35% — detail Detailed (65/100) — defined by subject 75 · style 20 · mood 5
    by Chloe Rozo at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  14. 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
  15. Heron and Origami Cranes Illustrative Calf — Geometric · Illustrative · Bird · Hexagon · Calf · Color · Engraving / Etching · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Illustrative heron tattoo on the calf by Jason Middelton at True Love, Seattle; ≈$1,950–$2,600; ≈11–19 h, 4+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Heron 50% · Origami Cranes 20% · Geometric Lines 20% · Hexagons 10%
    ink black 40% · red 20% · blue 20% · grey 10% · orange 5% · yellow 5% — detail Detailed (60/100) — defined by subject 40 · style 40 · color 20
    by Jason Middelton at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  16. Dark Winged Creature Illustrative Calf — Illustrative · Calf · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative dark winged creature tattoo on the calf by Adam Rhodes at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$850–$1,200; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dark winged creature 100%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Adam Rhodes at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  17. Jumping Cartoon Figures with Web Illustrative Calf — Illustrative · Calf · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative jumping cartoon figures with spider web and spikes tattoo on the calf by Adam Rhodes at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$300–$450; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Jumping cartoon figures with spider web and spikes 100%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Adam Rhodes at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image

Meta

source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-09T14:31:50+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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