TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Illustrative Symbols

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%20Symbols.
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 Symbols
facets
  1. axis: style · value: illustrative · label: Illustrative
  2. axis: subject · value: symbols · label: Symbols & Objects
free words
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corrected
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asked for
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question
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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 Illustrative
Without Symbols & Objects
Add a placement
  1. Forearm — tattoos: 8
  2. Upper Arm — tattoos: 6
  3. Thigh — tattoos: 3
  4. Shoulder — tattoos: 2
  5. Calf — tattoos: 1
  6. Head & Face — tattoos: 1
  7. Back — tattoos: 1
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 21
Add a mood
  1. Cute — tattoos: 2
  2. Funny — tattoos: 1
  3. Dark — tattoos: 1
Add a city
  1. Richmond — tattoos: 9
  2. Brooklyn — tattoos: 6
  3. Denver — tattoos: 4
  4. Los Angeles — tattoos: 1
  5. Cape Town — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 14
  2. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 7
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Illustrative is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Only tattoos where Symbols & Objects is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Start over
Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

21

Limit

24

Offset

0

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Page url

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

Tattoos

  1. Skeleton Jester Jack-in-the-Box Illustrative Forearm — Illustrative · Heart · Skeleton · Forearm · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative skeleton jester springing from a box tattoo on the forearm by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skeleton jester springing from a box 70% · Box 20% · Heart on the chest 10%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  2. 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; ≈$450–$550; ≈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
  3. Two Skulls Illustrative Upper Arm — Illustrative · Skull · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative two skulls tattoo on the upper arm by Thom Wayne at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Two skulls 80% · Smoke 20%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Thom Wayne at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  4. Skeleton with a Blade and Flowers Illustrative Upper Arm — Illustrative · Flower · Skeleton · Spider Web · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative skeleton holding a blade tattoo on the upper arm by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skeleton holding a blade 60% · Flowers 20% · Spiders and web 10% · Smoke 10%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  5. 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
  6. 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, Brooklyn; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈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, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  7. Knight of Pentacles Skeleton Tarot Card Illustrative Forearm — Illustrative · Lettering · Chain · Flower · Quote · Skeleton · Forearm · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative skeleton knight tarot card tattoo on the forearm by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skeleton knight tarot card 45% · Flowers 35% · Knight of Pentacles banner 10% · Chain and pentacle 10%
    defined by subject 70 · style 20 · text 10
    by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  8. Skull Centipede Illustrative Forearm — Illustrative · Insect · Skull · Forearm · Black & Grey · Stippling · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative centipede tattoo on the forearm by Tyler Pennington at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$850–$1,150; ≈6–11 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Centipede 55% · Skulls 45%
    mood dark — ink black 60% · grey 40% — detail Detailed (70/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 15 · mood 15
    by Tyler Pennington at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  9. Gargoyle on a Column Illustrative Forearm — Illustrative · Buildings & Architecture · Gargoyle · Spider Web · Forearm · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative gargoyle perched on a column tattoo on the forearm by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Gargoyle perched on a column 70% · Column 20% · Spider web 10%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  10. The Babadook Door and Book Illustrative Thigh — Illustrative · Buildings & Architecture · Film & TV · Quote · Thigh · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative the babadook peeking from a door tattoo on the thigh by Jolie Matthews at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: The Babadook 40%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): The Babadook peeking from a door 40% · Door 30% · Open book with a quote 30%
    defined by subject 55 · text 25 · style 20
    by Jolie Matthews at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  11. Bandaged Skeleton and Grinning Creature Illustrative Thigh — Illustrative · Skeleton · Thigh · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative bandaged skeletal figure tattoo on the thigh by Adam Rhodes at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bandaged skeletal figure 55% · Grinning creature 45%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Adam Rhodes at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  12. Horned Demon and Sunburst Illustrative Back — Illustrative · Compass · Demon · Moon · Back · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative demon with horns and a skull face tattoo on the back by Adam Rhodes at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Demon with horns and a skull face 60% · Compass star sunburst 25% · Crescent moons 15%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Adam Rhodes at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  13. 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, Brooklyn; ≈$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, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  14. Cat with Wine Illustrative Shoulder — Illustrative · Cat · Food & Drink · Shoulder · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Engraving / Etching · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative cat tattoo on the shoulder by Natalie at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R2,000–R2,700; ≈1.5–2.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Cat 80% · Wine 20%
    mood funny, cute — ink black 90% · grey 10% — detail Moderate (50/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 15 · mood 15 — text “VIN”
    by Natalie at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image
  15. Wolf Head with Feathers Illustrative Thigh — Illustrative · Feather · Wolf · Thigh · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative wolf head with long fangs tattoo on the thigh by Adam Rhodes at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Wolf head with long fangs 65% · Feathers and leaves 25% · Tassels 10%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Adam Rhodes at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  16. Gear and Chain Head Tattoo Illustrative — Illustrative · Chain · Other Weapons · Head & Face · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative mechanical gear tattoo on the head & face by Christos Tejada at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Mechanical gear 50% · Chain 30% · Spiked ball 20%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Christos Tejada at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  17. 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; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈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
  18. Flower in Mug Fine Line Upper Arm — Fine Line · Illustrative · Flower · Food & Drink · Playing Cards · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Stippling · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Fine Line mug tattoo on the upper arm by Piero at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$650–$900; ≈2–3.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Mug 45% · Daisies 35% · Loteria card 15% · Sprigs 5%
    mood cute — ink black 70% · grey 30% — detail Moderate (50/100) — defined by subject 75 · style 20 · mood 5 — text “2 EL DIABLITO”
    by Piero at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  19. 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; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈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
  20. Gnome with a Candle and Mushrooms Illustrative Forearm — Illustrative · Candle · Mushroom · Forearm · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative gnome with a long beard and pointed hat tattoo on the forearm by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Gnome with a long beard and pointed hat 70% · Mushrooms 15% · Candle 10% · Smoke 5%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Ash Reid at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  21. Sketch-Style One-Eyed Figure Illustrative Forearm — Illustrative · Horns · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Illustrative one-eyed grimacing figure tattoo on the forearm by Damion De La Fuente at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): One-eyed grimacing figure 60% · Antlers and bones 40%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Damion De La Fuente at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image

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