TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Realism Text

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=Realism%20Text.
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
Realism Text
facets
  1. axis: style · value: realism · label: Realism
  2. axis: subject · value: text · label: Text & Script
free words
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corrected
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asked for
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question
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exact match
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dropped
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Narrow or widen

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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.
remove one filter
Without Realism
Without Text & Script
Add a placement
  1. Forearm — tattoos: 15
  2. Upper Arm — tattoos: 9
  3. Calf — tattoos: 4
  4. Back — tattoos: 3
  5. Full Sleeve — tattoos: 1
  6. Shoulder — tattoos: 1
  7. Ribs & Side — tattoos: 1
  8. Thigh — tattoos: 1
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 26
  2. Color — tattoos: 5
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 3
Add a mood
  1. Spiritual — tattoos: 2
Add a city
  1. Denver — tattoos: 9
  2. Richmond — tattoos: 7
  3. Los Angeles — tattoos: 4
  4. Vancouver — tattoos: 4
  5. New York — tattoos: 3
  6. Portland — tattoos: 2
  7. Durban — tattoos: 2
  8. Cape Town — tattoos: 1
  9. Centurion — tattoos: 1
  10. Seattle — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 21
  2. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 10
  3. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 1
  4. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 1
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Realism is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Only tattoos where Text & Script is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Start over
Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

35

Limit

24

Offset

0

Next offset

24

Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_style=realism&tattoo_subject=text

Tattoos

  1. Lakers Lettering and Basketball Player Collage Realism Forearm — Realism · Male Figure · Non-Latin Script · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism lakers lettering tattoo on the forearm by Alex Suarez at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$1,950–$2,550; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Los Angeles Lakers 30%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): LAKERS lettering 30% · Basketball player figure 30% · Black grunge background 25% · Basketball 15%
    defined by style 40 · subject 35 · text 25
    by Alex Suarez at Real Gone, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  2. Ice Cube Portrait Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Male Figure · Portrait · Quote · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism man in a cap tattoo on the upper arm by Tony Fentress at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    depicts: Ice Cube (Music) 75%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Man in a cap 75% · Parental advisory label 25%
    defined by subject 60 · style 20 · text 20
    by Tony Fentress at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  3. Jack Torrance Portrait with Typewritten Text Realism Calf — Realism · Buildings & Architecture · Film & TV · Portrait · Quote · Calf · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism jack torrance portrait tattoo on the calf by Sage Raul at Real Gone, Denver; ≈$1,950–$2,550; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Jack Torrance (The Shining) 55%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Jack Torrance portrait 55% · Hedge maze 25% · Typewritten lines 20%
    defined by subject 60 · style 20 · text 20
    by Sage Raul at Real Gone, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  4. Rainbow Ice Cream Cone Realism Forearm — Realism · Food & Drink · Quote · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism rainbow ice cream cone tattoo on the forearm by Diana Lin at Liquid Amber, Vancouver; ≈CA$500–CA$650; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Rainbow ice cream cone 80% · Lettering on the cone 20%
    defined by subject 40 · color 35 · style 15 · text 10
    by Diana Lin at Liquid Amber, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-09-29 · image
  5. Dog Head Dotwork Forearm — Realism · Chain · Dog · Non-Latin Script · Forearm · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism snarling dog head tattoo on the forearm by TMac at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Snarling dog head 70% · Dotted lettering 20% · Chain 10%
    defined by subject 60 · style 20 · text 20
    by TMac at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban, South Africa · published 2026-09-23 · image
  6. Praying Hands and Ik Onkar Realism Forearm — Realism · Clouds & Smoke · Hands · Non-Latin Script · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism praying hands tattoo on the forearm by William Chavez at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver; ≈CA$1,200–CA$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Ik Onkar (Sikhism)
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Praying Hands 55% · Clouds 20% · Ik Onkar 20% · Khanda 5%
    mood spiritual — ink black 55% · grey 45% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 45 · style 20 · mood 20 · text 15
    by William Chavez at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-10-09 · image
  7. Praying Hands and Blessed Lettering Realism Upper Arm — Lettering · Realism · Clouds & Smoke · Hands · Quote · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism praying hands with a rosary tattoo on the upper arm by Nils Enrique Soto Martinez at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Praying hands with a rosary 45% · Blessed lettering 35% · Clouds and rays 20%
    defined by subject 50 · text 30 · style 20
    by Nils Enrique Soto Martinez at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  8. Eagle on a Memorial Gravestone Realism Forearm — Lettering · Realism · Eagle · Quote · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism eagle perched on a gravestone tattoo on the forearm by Dan Huber at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Eagle perched on a gravestone 45% · Memorial text 30% · Gravestone 25%
    defined by subject 55 · text 25 · style 20
    by Dan Huber at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  9. Raven and Just Breathe Text Realism Forearm — Lettering · Realism · Bird · Quote · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism raven in flight tattoo on the forearm by Dan Huber at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$400–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Raven in flight 70% · Text just breathe 30%
    defined by subject 55 · text 25 · style 20
    by Dan Huber at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  10. Chess King Realism Forearm — Realism · Name or Date · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism chess king tattoo on the forearm by Jolie Matthews at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Chess king 70% · Checkerboard 20% · Initials 10%
    defined by subject 70 · style 20 · text 10
    by Jolie Matthews at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  11. Mother’s Portrait with Script Realism Upper Arm — Lettering · Realism · Female Figure · Quote · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism woman's portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Woman's portrait 85% · Spanish script 15%
    defined by subject 65 · style 20 · text 15
    by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  12. Praying Hands and Dove Realism Forearm — Lettering · Realism · Bird · Clouds & Smoke · Hands · Name or Date · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism praying hands with a rosary tattoo on the forearm by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Praying hands with a rosary 50% · Dove 20% · Name in script 15% · Clouds and rays 15%
    defined by subject 65 · style 20 · text 15
    by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  13. 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; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈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
  14. Young Man Portrait with Initials Realism Upper Arm — Lettering · Realism · Male Figure · Name or Date · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism young man's portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Young man's portrait 85% · Initials in script 15%
    defined by subject 65 · style 20 · text 15
    by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  15. Boy Portrait Mama’s Boy Realism Forearm — Lettering · Realism · Portrait · Quote · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism boy portrait with glasses tattoo on the forearm by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Boy portrait with glasses 85% · Mama's Boy script 15%
    defined by subject 65 · style 20 · text 15
    by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  16. Cherub Angel with Halo Realism Forearm — Lettering · Realism · Angel · Flower · Non-Latin Script · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism cherub angel with a halo tattoo on the forearm by Tito Shadez at Black Atlas, Chicago; ≈$650–$750; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Cherub angel with a halo 60% · Name in script 15% · Flower 15% · Stone ledge 10%
    defined by subject 55 · style 30 · text 15
    by Tito Shadez at Black Atlas, Chicago, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image
  17. Clock and Praying Hands Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Clock & Hourglass · Hands · Name or Date · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism melting clock tattoo on the upper arm by Christian Rodriguez at EverBlack, New York; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈11–19 h, 4+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Melting Clock 50% · Praying Hands 35% · Roman Numerals 10% · flowing drapery 5%
    mood spiritual — ink black 55% · grey 45% — detail Very detailed (85/100) — defined by subject 60 · style 20 · text 10 · mood 10
    by Christian Rodriguez at EverBlack, New York, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  18. Fantasy Landscapes Realism Calf Set — Realism · Fire & Flames · Landscape · Mountains · Non-Latin Script · Calf · Color · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small color Realism fantasy landscapes tattoo on the calf by Adrian Cier at Liquid Amber, Vancouver; ≈CA$250–CA$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Fantasy landscapes 40% · Fiery eye and volcano 25% · Mountains 15% · Map and lettering 10%
    defined by subject 40 · color 35 · style 20 · text 5
    by Adrian Cier at Liquid Amber, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-09-29 · image
  19. Butterfly and Quote Blackwork Calf — Realism · Butterfly · Quote · Calf · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism butterfly tattoo on the calf by Vivian Hava at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$350–$400; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Butterfly 60% · Quote 40%
    by Vivian Hava at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  20. Jack of All Trades Wrench Memorial Forearm — Lettering · Realism · Non-Latin Script · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Lettering non-latin script tattoo on the forearm by Saul Sawooli Vargas at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Non-Latin Script 60% · Non-Latin Script 40%
    by Saul Sawooli Vargas at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  21. Wolf and Forest Realism Forearm — Lettering · Realism · Name or Date · Tree · Wolf · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism wolf tattoo on the forearm by Alex Atenco at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Wolf 70% · Forest 20% · Roman numeral date 10%
    defined by subject 70 · style 20 · text 10
    by Alex Atenco at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  22. Compass and Map Realism Forearm — Realism · Compass · Name or Date · Forearm · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism compass tattoo on the forearm by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R2,500–R3,050; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Compass 30% · World map 30% · Date text 20% · Other details 20%
    defined by subject 45 · style 35 · text 20
    by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image
  23. Baby Portrait Realism Upper Arm — Lettering · Realism · Portrait · Quote · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism baby portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Baby portrait 90% · Script lettering 10%
    defined by subject 70 · style 20 · text 10
    by Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  24. Name Script with Plumeria and Polynesian Pattern Forearm — Lettering · Realism · Tribal · Flower · Name or Date · Polynesian & Maori · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Lettering name script tattoo on the forearm by William Chavez at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver; ≈CA$1,200–CA$1,600; ≈7–13 h, 3+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Name Script 40% · Plumeria 30% · Polynesian Pattern 30%
    ink black 60% · grey 40% — detail Detailed (75/100) — defined by style 50 · text 30 · subject 20 — text “Lisa”
    by William Chavez at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-10-09 · image

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