TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Japanese 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?q=Japanese%20Whip%20Shading.
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.
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Status

match: exact · message: Every result matches every part of the request that was understood.

Understood

query
Japanese Whip Shading
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  1. axis: style · value: japanese · label: Japanese (Irezumi)
  2. axis: technique · value: whip-shading · label: Whip Shading
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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 Japanese (Irezumi)
Without Whip Shading
Add a subject
  1. Dragon — tattoos: 10
  2. Koi Fish — tattoos: 6
  3. Ocean & Waves — tattoos: 5
  4. Deity Figure — tattoos: 3
  5. Flower — tattoos: 3
  6. Fish — tattoos: 2
  7. Male Figure — tattoos: 2
  8. Snake — tattoos: 2
  9. Eagle — tattoos: 1
  10. Turtle — tattoos: 1
Add a placement
  1. Back — tattoos: 9
  2. Full Sleeve — tattoos: 7
  3. Chest — tattoos: 3
  4. Thigh — tattoos: 2
  5. Calf — tattoos: 2
  6. Forearm — tattoos: 2
  7. Upper Arm — tattoos: 2
Add a colour
  1. Color — tattoos: 14
  2. Black & Grey — tattoos: 11
Add a city
  1. Seattle — tattoos: 11
  2. Upland — tattoos: 5
  3. New York — tattoos: 4
  4. Concord — tattoos: 2
  5. Portland — tattoos: 2
  6. Los Angeles — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 18
  2. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 6
  3. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 1
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Japanese (Irezumi) 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=japanese&tattoo_technique=whip-shading

Tattoos

  1. 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
  2. Dragon Face Thigh — Japanese (Irezumi) · Dragon · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) dragon tattoo on the thigh by Bee X Good at Allied Tattoo, New York; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dragon 100%
    by Bee X Good at Allied Tattoo, New York, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  3. Green Dragon Chest and Sleeve — Japanese (Irezumi) · Dragon · Mythology & Folklore · Full Sleeve · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) dragon tattoo on the full sleeve by Henry Powell at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$3,450–$4,600; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dragon 100%
    by Henry Powell at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  4. Toad Sage Forearm Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Animals · Mythology & Folklore · Forearm · Color · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Japanese (Irezumi) frog tattoo on the forearm by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Frog 100%
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  5. Kitsune with Flames Calf Pair — Japanese (Irezumi) · Animals · Mythology & Folklore · Calf · Color · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Japanese (Irezumi) fire & flames tattoo on the calf by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Fire & Flames 100%
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  6. Fudo Myoo Chest Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Deity Figure · Mythology & Folklore · Chest · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) deity figure tattoo on the chest by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deity Figure 100%
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  7. Raijin and Torii Back Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Deity Figure · Mythology & Folklore · Back · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) deity figure tattoo on the back by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deity Figure 100%
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  8. Hannya and Snake Back Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Mythology & Folklore · Snake · Back · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) snake tattoo on the back by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Snake 100%
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  9. Japanese Deity and Foo Dogs Back Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Deity Figure · Mythology & Folklore · Back · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) deity figure tattoo on the back by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deity Figure 100%
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  10. Japanese Bodysuit Back — Japanese (Irezumi) · Dragon · Ocean & Waves · Turtle · Back · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) giant turtle shell pattern on the back tattoo on the back by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Giant turtle shell pattern on the back 40% · Japanese waves and clouds 30% · Dragons and mythical creatures 30%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  11. Japanese Bodysuit Front — Japanese (Irezumi) · Dragon · Ocean & Waves · Chest · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) japanese waves and clouds tattoo on the chest by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Japanese waves and clouds 50% · Dragons and mythical creatures 50%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  12. Dragon Hip Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Neo-Traditional · Dragon · Thigh · Color · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Japanese (Irezumi) dragon tattoo on the thigh by Ellie Chase at Silent Earth Studios, Portland; ≈$1,050–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dragon 60% · Dragon 40%
    by Ellie Chase at Silent Earth Studios, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  13. Fu Dog Guardian Lion Upper Arm Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Realism · Lion · Mythology & Folklore · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) lion tattoo on the upper arm by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$3,450–$4,600; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lion 60% · Lion 40%
    by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Dragon and Fire Full Sleeve — Japanese (Irezumi) · Dragon · Mythology & Folklore · Full Sleeve · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) dragon tattoo on the full sleeve by Neil Wilson at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$3,450–$4,600; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dragon 60% · Fire & Flames 40%
    by Neil Wilson at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  17. Koi and Waves Half Sleeve — Japanese (Irezumi) · Koi Fish · Ocean & Waves · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) koi fish tattoo on the full sleeve by Neil Wilson at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$3,450–$4,600; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Koi Fish 60% · Ocean & Waves 40%
    by Neil Wilson at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  18. Japanese Koi and Peony Leg Sleeve — Japanese (Irezumi) · Flower · Koi Fish · Ocean & Waves · Calf · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) koi fish tattoo on the calf by Nate Stevens at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Koi Fish 45% · Flower 30% · Ocean & Waves 25%
    by Nate Stevens at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  19. Suikoden Hero and Serpent Back Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Male Figure · Mythology & Folklore · Snake · Back · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) male figure tattoo on the back by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Male Figure 60% · Snake 40%
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  20. Koi and Waves Full Sleeve — Japanese (Irezumi) · Koi Fish · Ocean & Waves · Full Sleeve · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) koi fish tattoo on the full sleeve by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Koi Fish 60% · Ocean & Waves 40%
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  21. Tiger and Dragon Back Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Dragon · Tiger · Back · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) tiger tattoo on the back by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Tiger 60% · Dragon 40%
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  22. Koi and Waves Half Sleeve — Japanese (Irezumi) · Neo-Traditional · Fish · Flower · Koi Fish · Full Sleeve · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) koi fish tattoo on the full sleeve by Kurt Brown at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Koi Fish 45% · Fish 30% · Flower 25%
    by Kurt Brown at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  23. Geisha with a Fan Upper Arm — Japanese (Irezumi) · Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) female figure tattoo on the upper arm by Sude at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 60% · Portrait 40%
    by Sude at Art Collector, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  24. Koi and Lotus Forearm — Japanese (Irezumi) · Neo-Traditional · Fish · Flower · Koi Fish · Lotus · Forearm · Color · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Japanese (Irezumi) koi fish tattoo on the forearm by Ellie Chase at Silent Earth Studios, Portland; ≈$1,050–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Koi Fish 40% · Lotus 25% · Fish 20% · Flower 15%
    by Ellie Chase at Silent Earth Studios, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image

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