TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Realism Back Complex

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

Understood

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Realism Back Complex
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  1. axis: style · value: realism · label: Realism
  2. axis: placement · value: back · label: Back
  3. axis: detail · value: complex · label: Complex
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Without Realism
Without Back
Without Complex
Add a subject
  1. Leaves & Branches — tattoos: 6
  2. Female Figure — tattoos: 6
  3. Portrait — tattoos: 5
  4. Male Figure — tattoos: 4
  5. Flower — tattoos: 4
  6. Buildings & Architecture — tattoos: 3
  7. Clouds & Smoke — tattoos: 3
  8. Skull — tattoos: 3
  9. Tiger — tattoos: 2
  10. Angel — tattoos: 2
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 23
  2. Color — tattoos: 4
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 2
Add a mood
  1. Fierce — tattoos: 1
  2. Delicate — tattoos: 1
Add a city
  1. Los Angeles — tattoos: 5
  2. Denver — tattoos: 5
  3. Austin — tattoos: 4
  4. Upland — tattoos: 3
  5. Richmond — tattoos: 3
  6. New York — tattoos: 2
  7. Brooklyn — tattoos: 2
  8. Ledgewood — tattoos: 1
  9. Portland — tattoos: 1
  10. Culver City — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 18
  2. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 10
  3. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 1
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Realism is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
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Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

29

Limit

24

Offset

0

Next offset

24

Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_style=realism&tattoo_placement=back&tsk_cx=complex

Tattoos

  1. Charging Bull Realism Back — Realism · Bison & Bull · Clouds & Smoke · Back · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism bull tattoo on the back by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈14–24 h, 4+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bull 85% · Smoke 15%
    mood fierce — ink black 55% · grey 45% — detail Very detailed (80/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 15 · mood 15
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  2. Lotus Ornamental Back — Ornamental · Realism · Lotus · Ornament · Back · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Ornamental baroque jewellery tattoo on the back by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈12–21 h, 4+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Baroque Jewellery 60% · Lotus 40%
    mood delicate — ink black 60% · grey 40% — detail Very detailed (80/100) — defined by style 70 · subject 25 · mood 5
    by Nikki Simpson at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  3. Winged Angel and Dark Figure Realism Back — Realism · Angel · Clouds & Smoke · Demon · Back · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism winged angel with a halo tattoo on the back by Nils Enrique Soto Martinez at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Winged angel with a halo 60% · Dark winged figure 25% · Clouds 15%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Nils Enrique Soto Martinez at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  4. Frogs on Lily Pads Realism Back — Realism · Flower · Frog · Leaves & Branches · Back · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Realism poison dart frog tattoo on the back by Kyle Adamache at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Poison dart frog 35% · Red-eyed tree frog 35% · Lily pads 20% · Pink lily 10%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Kyle Adamache at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  5. Pink Flowers Realism Back — Realism · Flower · Leaves & Branches · Back · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism pink flowers tattoo on the back by Jolie Matthews at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Pink flowers 85% · Leaves 15%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Jolie Matthews at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  6. Swallowtail Butterfly Realism Back — Realism · Butterfly · Fruit & Berries · Leaves & Branches · Back · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism swallowtail butterfly tattoo on the back by Janda Farley at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Swallowtail butterfly 70% · Blackberries 15% · Leaves 15%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Janda Farley at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  7. Woman Portrait with Snakes Realism Back — Realism · Buildings & Architecture · Female Figure · Flower · Leaves & Branches · Medusa · Back · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism medusa with snakes tattoo on the back by Miranda Boire at Liquid Amber, Vancouver; ≈CA$2,550–CA$3,300; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Medusa with snakes 55% · Arches and architecture 15% · Calla lilies 15% · Leaves 10%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Miranda Boire at Liquid Amber, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-09-29 · image
  8. Escher Relativity Stairs Back Piece — Realism · Buildings & Architecture · Male Figure · Back · Black & Grey · Linework · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism impossible staircase architecture tattoo on the back by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    depicts: Relativity (M. C. Escher) 90%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Impossible staircase architecture 90% · Tiny figures on the stairs 10%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-07 · image
  9. Memorial Portrait of a Man Realism Back — Lettering · Realism · Male Figure · Name or Date · Back · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism man's portrait tattoo on the back by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Man's portrait 85% · Memorial dates 15%
    defined by subject 65 · style 20 · text 15
    by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  10. Skull and Spiderweb Realism Back — Realism · Skull · Back · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the back by Tyler Pennington at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$1,700–$2,200; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Tyler Pennington at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  11. Black and Grey Back Piece — Realism · Angel · Buildings & Architecture · Clouds & Smoke · Back · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism stormy clouds tattoo on the back by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R7,700–R10,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Stormy clouds 40% · Winged fighting figures 40% · Greek temple 20%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  12. Roaring Tiger Back Piece — Realism · Animals · Tiger · Back · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Realism tiger tattoo on the back by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$2,050–$2,650; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Tiger 100%
    by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  13. Baroque Figures Back and Side Piece — Realism · Female Figure · Mythology & Folklore · People · Back · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism female figure tattoo on the back by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$2,050–$2,650; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 100%
    by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  14. Classical Mythology Back Piece — Realism · Mythology & Folklore · People · Portrait · Back · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the back by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$2,050–$2,650; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  15. Screaming Dragon Black and Grey Back Piece — Realism · Dragon · Back · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism dragon tattoo on the back by Ian Shafer at Pure Ink, Ledgewood; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dragon 100%
    by Ian Shafer at Pure Ink, Ledgewood, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  16. Sea Monster Full Back Piece — Realism · Moon · Back · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism moon tattoo on the back by Zhimpa Moreno at Inknation Studio, New York; ≈$5,100–$6,600; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Moon 100%
    by Zhimpa Moreno at Inknation Studio, New York, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  17. Tiger Blackwork Back Piece — Realism · Tiger · Back · Black & Grey · Linework · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism tiger tattoo on the back by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$4,050–$5,250; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Tiger 100%
    by George Drone at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-07 · image
  18. Girl with Headphones and Crossed-out Mouth Realism Back — Abstract · Lettering · Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Back · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism girl with headphones and crossed-out mouth tattoo on the back by Raven Lennox at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$1,750–$2,400; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Girl with headphones and crossed-out mouth 65% · Graffiti letters and hearts 15% · Scribbled outline loops 15% · Black spray dot 5%
    defined by subject 45 · style 45 · text 10
    by Raven Lennox at Real Gone, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  19. Colour Scene Full Back Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · New School · Realism · Eagle · Male Figure · Train · Back · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Realism steam locomotive tattoo on the back by Henry Powell at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$2,600–$3,400; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Steam locomotive 40% · Colourful Japanese-style patterns 25% · Group of men on the train 20% · Eagle 15%
    defined by subject 40 · color 35 · style 25
    by Henry Powell at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  20. Horses and Roses Back Piece — Realism · Flower · Horse · Skull · Back · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism horse tattoo on the back by Tyler Pennington at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$1,700–$2,200; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Horse 45% · Flower 30% · Skull 25%
    by Tyler Pennington at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  21. Raven and Wolf Back Piece — Realism · Bird · Wolf · Back · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism wolf tattoo on the back by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Wolf 60% · Bird 40%
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  22. Portrait and Red Script Back Piece — Realism · Female Figure · Non-Latin Script · Portrait · Back · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism portrait tattoo on the back by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 45% · Non-Latin Script 30% · Female Figure 25%
    by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  23. Crowned Queen Portrait and Roses Back Piece — Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Rose · Back · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the back by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$2,600–$3,400; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 45% · Female Figure 30% · Rose 25%
    by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  24. Skull and Fern Leaves Collage Trash Polka Back — Realism · Trash Polka · Leaves & Branches · Skull · Back · Black with Color Accents · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black with color accents Trash Polka grey skull tattoo on the back by Darl Gnau at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$3,600–$4,700; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Grey skull 35% · Black fern leaves 25% · Red brush staff 20% · Paint drips and splatter 20%
    defined by style 55 · subject 40 · color 5
    by Darl Gnau at Real Gone, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image

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