TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Realism Whip Shading Culver City

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Realism Whip Shading Culver City
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  1. axis: style · value: realism · label: Realism
  2. axis: technique · value: whip-shading · label: Whip Shading
  3. axis: city · value: Culver City · label: Culver City
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  1. axis: city · value: Culver City · label: Culver City

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Without Realism
Without Whip Shading
Add a subject
  1. Portrait — tattoos: 59
  2. Female Figure — tattoos: 22
  3. Male Figure — tattoos: 17
  4. Skull — tattoos: 15
  5. Flower — tattoos: 14
  6. Deity Figure — tattoos: 13
  7. Bird — tattoos: 10
  8. Rose — tattoos: 10
  9. Landscape — tattoos: 9
  10. Lion — tattoos: 8
Add a placement
  1. Upper Arm — tattoos: 43
  2. Forearm — tattoos: 29
  3. Full Sleeve — tattoos: 29
  4. Thigh — tattoos: 14
  5. Back — tattoos: 10
  6. Calf — tattoos: 10
  7. Shoulder — tattoos: 6
  8. Chest — tattoos: 5
  9. Ribs & Side — tattoos: 4
  10. Hand — tattoos: 4
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 121
  2. Color — tattoos: 17
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 17
Add a city
  1. Austin — tattoos: 50
  2. Los Angeles — tattoos: 40
  3. Seattle — tattoos: 18
  4. Upland — tattoos: 14
  5. Concord — tattoos: 11
  6. Redmond — tattoos: 9
  7. Denver — tattoos: 7
  8. Portland — tattoos: 6
Add a size
  1. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 89
  2. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 36
  3. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 28
  4. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 2
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Only tattoos where Realism is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
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Total

155

Limit

24

Offset

0

Next offset

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Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_style=realism&tattoo_technique=whip-shading

Tattoos

  1. Tutankhamun and Anubis Egyptian Sleeve — Realism · Deity Figure · Mythology & Folklore · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) · healed
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism deity figure tattoo on the full sleeve by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    depicts: Tutankhamun's mask and Anubis (Ancient Egypt) 100%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deity Figure 100%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  2. Geralt of Rivia Witcher Full Sleeve — Realism · Male Figure · Portrait · Video Games · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) · healed
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism male figure tattoo on the full sleeve by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    depicts: Geralt of Rivia (The Witcher) 45%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Male Figure 45% · Portrait 30% · Video Games 25%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  3. Horror Sleeve Arm — Realism · Clouds & Smoke · Film & TV · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism gill-man from creature from the black lagoon tattoo on the full sleeve by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$2,050–$2,650; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    depicts: Gill-man (Creature from the Black Lagoon) 40% · Frankenstein's Monster (Frankenstein) 15%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Gill-man from Creature from the Black Lagoon 40% · Other classic movie monsters 25% · Lightning and storm clouds 20% · Frankenstein's monster 15%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  4. Plague Doctor Thigh — Realism · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism plague doctor tattoo on the thigh by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Plague doctor 100%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  5. Ford Mustang Upper Arm — Realism · Car · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism classic ford mustang tattoo on the upper arm by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$400–$500; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Classic Ford Mustang 100%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  6. Realistic Pig Forearm — Realism · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism pig tattoo on the forearm by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$300–$450; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Pig 100%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  7. Xenomorph Down the Spine — Realism · Film & TV · Back · Spine · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism xenomorph with its tail along the spine tattoo on the back by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Xenomorph (Alien) 100%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Xenomorph with its tail along the spine 100%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  8. Stack of Books Black and Grey Ribs — Realism · Ribs & Side · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism stack of books tattoo on the ribs & side by Saul Sawooli Vargas at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Stack of books 100%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Saul Sawooli Vargas at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  9. Rhino with Aztec Headdress Shoulder — Realism · Shoulder · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism rhinoceros tattoo on the shoulder by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Rhinoceros 55% · Aztec feather headdress 45%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  10. John Muir Portrait with Forest Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Male Figure · Mountains · Portrait · Tree · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism bearded man in a hat tattoo on the upper arm by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: John Muir (Nature writing) 55%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bearded man in a hat 55% · Pine forest 30% · Mountains 15%
    defined by subject 75 · style 20 · color 5
    by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  11. Purple Octopus Cover-Up Forearm — Realism · Octopus & Squid · Forearm · Color · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Realism purple octopus tattoo on the forearm by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions. · cover-up
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Purple octopus 100%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  12. Black and Grey Bison Forearm — Realism · Bison & Bull · Flower · Mountains · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism bison tattoo on the forearm by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bison 65% · Mountains 20% · Wildflowers 15%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Toby Linwood at Tattoo 34, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  13. Bighorn Ram with LA Rams Logo Chest Piece — Realism · Logo & Emblem · Chest · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism bighorn ram head tattoo on the chest by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$1,050–$1,400; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Los Angeles Rams (NFL) 20%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bighorn ram head 80% · LA Rams logo 20%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  14. Bowling Pins and Ball Calf Piece — Realism · Calf · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism bowling pins and ball tattoo on the calf by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$350–$450; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bowling pins and ball 100%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  15. Memento Mori Skull Upper Arm — Realism · Skull · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the upper arm by Kevin Waltz at Think Tank Tattoo, Denver; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Kevin Waltz at Think Tank Tattoo, Denver, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  16. Black and Grey Skull Sleeve — Realism · Skull · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the full sleeve by DJ Auld at Silent Earth Studios, Portland; ≈$1,900–$2,500; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by DJ Auld at Silent Earth Studios, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  17. Elvira Portrait Thigh — Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the thigh by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Elvira (Elvira, Mistress of the Dark) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Female Figure 40%
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  18. Goat with Flowers Thigh — Realism · Flower · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism flower tattoo on the thigh by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Flower 100%
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  19. Horror Cat Forearm — Realism · Cat · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism cat tattoo on the forearm by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Cat 100%
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  20. The Crow Portrait Shoulder — Realism · Male Figure · Portrait · Shoulder · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the shoulder by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Eric Draven (The Crow (1994)) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Male Figure 40%
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  21. Frankenstein and Bride Thigh — Realism · Portrait · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the thigh by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Frankenstein's monster (Universal Monsters) 100%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  22. Catwoman Portrait Thigh — Realism · Female Figure · Portrait · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the thigh by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Catwoman (Batman Returns (1992)) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Female Figure 40%
    by Nika Urban at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  23. Black Labrador Portrait Forearm — Realism · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the forearm by Nikki Rodriguez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$150–$200; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Nikki Rodriguez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  24. English Bulldog Portrait Upper Arm — Realism · Portrait · Upper Arm · Color · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Nikki Rodriguez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$400–$500; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Nikki Rodriguez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image

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