TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Illustrative People

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?q=Illustrative%20People.
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
Illustrative People
facets
  1. axis: style · value: illustrative · label: Illustrative
  2. axis: subject · value: people · label: People
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exact match
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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.
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Without Illustrative
Without People
Add a placement
  1. Upper Arm — tattoos: 9
  2. Forearm — tattoos: 5
  3. Calf — tattoos: 4
  4. Chest — tattoos: 3
  5. Shoulder — tattoos: 2
  6. Thigh — tattoos: 2
  7. Neck — tattoos: 1
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 20
  2. Color — tattoos: 3
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 2
Add a mood
  1. Dark — tattoos: 4
  2. Spiritual — tattoos: 3
  3. Melancholic — tattoos: 2
  4. Funny — tattoos: 1
  5. Romantic — tattoos: 1
  6. Delicate — tattoos: 1
Add a city
  1. Seattle — tattoos: 9
  2. Richmond — tattoos: 6
  3. New York — tattoos: 4
  4. Los Angeles — tattoos: 2
  5. Cape Town — tattoos: 2
  6. Chicago — tattoos: 1
  7. Durban — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 13
  2. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 10
  3. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 2
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Illustrative is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Only tattoos where People is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
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Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

25

Limit

24

Offset

0

Next offset

24

Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_style=illustrative&tattoo_subject=people

Tattoos

  1. Fragmented Woman Face Illustrative Upper Arm — Illustrative · Female Figure · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Stippling · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative fragmented woman tattoo on the upper arm by Mike Bradshaw at True Love, Seattle; ≈$900–$1,250; ≈5–9 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Fragmented Woman 100%
    mood melancholic — ink black 60% · grey 40% — detail Detailed (60/100) — defined by subject 75 · style 20 · mood 5
    by Mike Bradshaw at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  2. 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; ≈$250–$300; ≈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
  3. Woman with Laurel Illustrative Upper Arm — Illustrative · Female Figure · Leaves & Branches · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Stippling · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative woman tattoo on the upper arm by Mike Bradshaw at True Love, Seattle; ≈$1,050–$1,400; ≈7–11 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Woman 85% · Laurel 15%
    mood melancholic — ink black 55% · grey 45% — detail Detailed (70/100) — defined by subject 75 · style 20 · mood 5
    by Mike Bradshaw at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  4. Bound Woman in a Frame Illustrative Thigh — Illustrative · Female Figure · Square · Thigh · Black & Grey · Linework · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Illustrative bound woman in ropes tattoo on the thigh by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R1,050–R1,450; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bound woman in ropes 85% · Square frame 15%
    defined by subject 70 · style 30
    by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-17 · image
  5. 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
  6. Eye in Diamond Illustrative Neck — Illustrative · Eye · Ornament · Stars · Neck · Black with Color Accents · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black with color accents Illustrative eye tattoo on the neck by Eric Priestley at True Love, Seattle; ≈$250–$300; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Eye 55% · Diamond Frame 20% · Flourishes 15% · Sparkles 10%
    mood spiritual — ink black 55% · blue 30% · grey 15% — detail Detailed (55/100) — defined by subject 45 · style 40 · color 10 · mood 5
    by Eric Priestley at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  7. Statue of David with Snakes Illustrative Thigh — Illustrative · Male Figure · Snake · Thigh · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative statue bust with a cracked face tattoo on the thigh by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: David (David (Michelangelo)) 55%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Statue bust with a cracked face 55% · Snakes 45%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Jen Bean 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; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈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. 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
  10. Moon and Eye Illustrative Upper Arm — Illustrative · Eye · Moon · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Stippling · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Illustrative crescent moon tattoo on the upper arm by Mike Bradshaw at True Love, Seattle; ≈$200–$250; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Crescent Moon 55% · Eye 45%
    mood spiritual — ink black 55% · grey 45% — detail Detailed (55/100) — defined by subject 75 · style 20 · mood 5
    by Mike Bradshaw at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  11. 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; ≈$350–$400; ≈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
  12. Gothic Mourner and Gravestone Illustrative Upper Arm — Illustrative · Female Figure · Skull · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative mourner tattoo on the upper arm by Mitch Wolff at True Love, Seattle; ≈$400–$450; ≈1.5–3 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Mourner 40% · Gravestone 30% · Hatching 15% · Skull Moon 10%
    mood dark — ink black 100% — detail Detailed (55/100) — defined by subject 55 · style 30 · mood 15 — text “Viewers Like You”
    by Mitch Wolff at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  13. Cape of Good Hope Stamp Illustrative Chest — Illustrative · Female Figure · Quote · Chest · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative postage stamp tattoo on the chest by Shev at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R2,750–R3,300; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    depicts: Cape of Good Hope Triangular Stamp (19th-century South African postage stamp)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Postage Stamp 40% · Seated Hope 35% · Stamp Text 15% · Corner Ornaments 5%
    ink black 85% · grey 15% — detail Detailed (75/100) — defined by subject 60 · style 25 · text 15 — text “POSTAGE FOUR PENCE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE”
    by Shev at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-17 · image
  14. Eye in Triangle and Blue Figure Illustrative Upper Arm — Illustrative · Eye · Male Figure · Tree · Triangle · Wings · Upper Arm · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Illustrative blue figure tattoo on the upper arm by Jason Middelton at True Love, Seattle; ≈$1,000–$1,400; ≈5–8 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Blue Figure 40% · Branches 20% · Eye in Triangle 15% · Arch Frame 15%
    mood spiritual — ink blue 30% · black 20% · green 15% · orange 15% · yellow 10% · grey 10% — detail Detailed (60/100) — defined by subject 50 · color 25 · style 20 · mood 5
    by Jason Middelton at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  15. Black Hole and Clawed Hand Illustrative Upper Arm — Illustrative · Hands · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative black hole tattoo on the upper arm by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,600–$2,400; ≈9–15 h, 3+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Black hole 50% · Clawed hand 30% · Splatter 15% · Moon 5%
    mood dark — ink black 80% · grey 20% — detail Detailed (65/100) — defined by subject 60 · style 25 · mood 15
    by Paul at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  16. Skull with Melting Wax and Eyeball Illustrative Forearm — Illustrative · Eye · Skull · Forearm · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative skull with melting wax tattoo on the forearm by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull with melting wax 80% · Eyeball in the skull 20%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  17. 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
  18. Bird with Eye Illustrative Forearm — Blackwork · Illustrative · Bird · Eye · Leaves & Branches · Forearm · Black & Grey · Stippling · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative bird tattoo on the forearm by Mike Bradshaw at True Love, Seattle; ≈$400–$500; ≈3.5–6 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 70% · Eye 20% · Leaves 10%
    ink black 60% · grey 40% — detail Detailed (65/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 30
    by Mike Bradshaw at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  19. Peony with Eyeball and Spider Web Illustrative Upper Arm — Illustrative · Eye · Leaves & Branches · Peony · Spider Web · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative peony with an eyeball at its center tattoo on the upper arm by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Peony with an eyeball at its center 60% · Eyeball 15% · Spider web and insects 15% · Leaves 10%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  20. Oyster Shell with Pearl Dotwork Forearm — Illustrative · Eye · Forearm · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative oyster shell tattoo on the forearm by Kate Law at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$350–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Oyster shell 85% · Pearl or eye in the centre 15%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Kate Law at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  21. Peonies with Eyeball and Bees Illustrative Forearm — Illustrative · Bee · Eye · Leaves & Branches · Peony · Spider Web · Forearm · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative peonies with an eyeball tattoo on the forearm by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Peonies with an eyeball 55% · Bees 15% · Eyeball 10% · Spider web 10%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  22. Grim Reaper and Woman Illustrative Forearm — Blackwork · Illustrative · Female Figure · Grim Reaper · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative grim reaper tattoo on the forearm by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$650–$900; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Grim reaper 50% · Woman 40% · Drips 10%
    mood dark, romantic — ink black 85% · grey 15% — detail Detailed (55/100) — defined by subject 55 · style 35 · mood 10
    by Lim at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  23. Stag with Mushroom Antlers Illustrative Chest — Illustrative · Deer & Stag · Eye · Mushroom · Chest · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative stag head tattoo on the chest by Harmony Furman at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$900–$1,200; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Stag head 80% · Mushrooms on the antlers 10% · Third eye 10%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Harmony Furman at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  24. Peony with Eyeball and Ornament Illustrative Chest — Illustrative · Ornamental · Eye · Leaves & Branches · Ornament · Peony · Chest · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative peony with an eyeball tattoo on the chest by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Peony with an eyeball 55% · Ornamental chain and filigree 25% · Eyeball 10% · Leaves 10%
    defined by subject 50 · style 50
    by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image

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source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-09T16:17:16+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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