TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Traditional 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=Traditional%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
Traditional Text
facets
  1. axis: style · value: traditional · label: Traditional (Old School)
  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 Traditional (Old School)
Without Text & Script
Add a placement
  1. Forearm — tattoos: 8
  2. Thigh — tattoos: 6
  3. Calf — tattoos: 6
  4. Upper Arm — tattoos: 4
  5. Shoulder — tattoos: 1
  6. Chest — tattoos: 1
  7. Ribs & Side — tattoos: 1
  8. Neck — tattoos: 1
  9. Hand — tattoos: 1
Add a colour
  1. Color — tattoos: 14
  2. Black & Grey — tattoos: 13
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 1
Add a mood
  1. Spiritual — tattoos: 1
Add a city
  1. Seattle — tattoos: 8
  2. Brooklyn — tattoos: 3
  3. Cape Town — tattoos: 3
  4. Chicago — tattoos: 3
  5. Denver — tattoos: 3
  6. Durban — tattoos: 2
  7. Los Angeles — tattoos: 2
  8. Upland — tattoos: 1
  9. Portland — tattoos: 1
  10. New York — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 13
  2. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 6
  3. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 3
  4. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 1
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Traditional (Old School) 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

29

Limit

24

Offset

0

Next offset

24

Page url

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

Tattoos

  1. Dagger and Banner Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Dagger & Knife · Quote · Rose · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) dagger tattoo on the forearm by Julie Bolene at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dagger 40% · Banner lettering 30% · Blue rose 30%
    defined by color 35 · subject 30 · text 20 · style 15
    by Julie Bolene at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  2. Proverbs Quote and Cross Traditional Chest — Traditional (Old School) · Clouds & Smoke · Cross · Female Figure · Ocean & Waves · Quote · Chest · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Traditional (Old School) proverbs quote tattoo on the chest by Daniel at Arrow & Sword, Seattle; ≈$1,950–$2,600; ≈13–23 h, 4+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): proverbs quote 25% · figure on rock 20% · clouds 20% · cross 15%
    mood spiritual — ink black 60% · grey 40% — detail Detailed (55/100) — defined by subject 50 · text 20 · style 15 · mood 15
    by Daniel at Arrow & Sword, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  3. Time-Turner Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Clock & Hourglass · Film & TV · Flower · Quote · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) time-turner tattoo on the forearm by Andy Davis at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Time-Turner 60% · Banner Quote 25% · Flowers 15%
    ink black 30% · orange 20% · yellow 15% · red 10% · green 10% · blue 10% · grey 5% — detail Moderate (50/100) — defined by subject 45 · color 25 · style 15 · text 15 — text “UNTIL THE VERY END”
    by Andy Davis at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  4. Ship Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Flower · Quote · Ship · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) clipper ship tattoo on the forearm by Julie Bolene at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Clipper ship 55% · Banner lettering 20% · Flowers 20% · Red sun 5%
    defined by subject 40 · color 35 · style 15 · text 10
    by Julie Bolene at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  5. My Chemical Romance Venom Bottle Thigh — Traditional (Old School) · Quote · Thigh · Black & Grey · Linework · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Traditional (Old School) poison bottle tattoo on the thigh by Jade at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R750–R1,200; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    depicts: Thank You for the Venom (My Chemical Romance) 20%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Poison bottle 80% · Text on the label 20%
    defined by subject 60 · style 20 · text 20
    by Jade at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image
  6. Aurora Name Banner Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Flower · Heart · Name or Date · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) name or date tattoo on the forearm by Julie Bolene at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Name or Date 45% · Flower 30% · Heart 25%
    by Julie Bolene at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  7. Knit Fast Die Warm Yarn Balls Traditional Calf — Lettering · Traditional (Old School) · Quote · Calf · Color · Linework · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small color Traditional (Old School) balls of yarn with knitting needles tattoo on the calf by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R750–R1,200; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Balls of yarn with knitting needles 60% · Banner text 40%
    defined by subject 30 · color 30 · text 25 · style 15
    by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-17 · image
  8. Eagle Globe and Anchor Emblem Traditional Upper Arm — Lettering · Traditional (Old School) · Logo & Emblem · Quote · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) eagle, globe and anchor emblem tattoo on the upper arm by Dan Huber at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: United States Marine Corps (Eagle, Globe and Anchor) 70%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem 70% · Semper Fidelis banner 30%
    defined by subject 55 · text 25 · style 20
    by Dan Huber at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  9. Ghostface and LOVER Lettering Traditional Calf — Lettering · Traditional (Old School) · Film & TV · Quote · Calf · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) ghostface in a hooded cloak tattoo on the calf by Ashtyn Ann at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$300–$450; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    depicts: Ghostface (Scream) 70%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Ghostface in a hooded cloak 70% · LOVER lettering 30%
    defined by subject 55 · text 25 · style 20
    by Ashtyn Ann at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  10. Eat the Rich Guillotine Calf — Lettering · Traditional (Old School) · Quote · Calf · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) guillotine tattoo on the calf by Jade at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R2,350–R3,050; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Guillotine 70% · Banner text 30%
    defined by subject 55 · text 25 · style 20
    by Jade at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image
  11. Scorpion Playing Card Upper Arm — Traditional (Old School) · Non-Latin Script · Playing Cards · Scorpion · Sun · Upper Arm · Color
    Color Traditional (Old School) scorpion tattoo on the upper arm by David DaVinci at Apollo Tattoo Studio, Los Angeles.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Scorpion 50% · Playing card frame 25% · Retro sunset 15% · Lettering Sting in Style 10%
    defined by subject 45 · color 35 · style 15 · text 5
    by David DaVinci at Apollo Tattoo Studio, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  12. Cartoon Figure and 2023 Numerals Traditional Hand — Lettering · Traditional (Old School) · Name or Date · Hand · Black & Grey · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Traditional (Old School) cartoon figure in striped socks kicking tattoo on the hand by Anna Marin at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$100–$200; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Cartoon figure in striped socks kicking 60% · 2023 numerals on the knuckles 40%
    defined by subject 45 · text 35 · style 20
    by Anna Marin at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  13. Serving Cloche Traditional Calf — Lettering · Traditional (Old School) · Food & Drink · Quote · Stars · Calf · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) serving cloche held by a hand tattoo on the calf by Audrey at Cherry Bomb, New York; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Serving cloche held by a hand 70% · Lettering 20% · Stars 10%
    defined by subject 65 · style 20 · text 15
    by Audrey at Cherry Bomb, New York, United States · published 2026-09-16 · image
  14. Punk Wolf in a Studded Vest Traditional Thigh — Lettering · Traditional (Old School) · Quote · Wolf · Thigh · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Traditional (Old School) wolf in a studded punk vest tattoo on the thigh by Lorena Skunkrocker at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Wolf in a studded punk vest 75% · Spiked studs and green mohawk 15% · Vest lettering 10%
    defined by subject 45 · color 35 · style 15 · text 5
    by Lorena Skunkrocker at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  15. Grim Reaper and Demon Pin-up Traditional Thigh — Lettering · Ornamental · Traditional (Old School) · Demon · Grim Reaper · Ornament · Pin-up · Quote · Thigh · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) grim reaper with hourglass and scythe tattoo on the thigh by Nicholas Frenette at The FALL, Vancouver; ≈CA$1,100–CA$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Grim reaper with hourglass and scythe 40% · Demon pin-up in a corset 40% · Banners with lettering 10% · Small ornamental rosettes 10%
    defined by subject 55 · style 35 · text 10
    by Nicholas Frenette at The FALL, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-10-02 · image
  16. Eyed Wheels in Flames Traditional Thigh — Lettering · Traditional (Old School) · Angel · Eye · Fire & Flames · Quote · Thigh · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Traditional (Old School) wheels covered in eyes tattoo on the thigh by Anthony Papallo at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Wheels covered in eyes 40% · Eyes 30% · Flames 15% · Quote text 15%
    defined by subject 40 · color 35 · style 15 · text 10
    by Anthony Papallo at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  17. Hand and Banner Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Hands · Quote · Forearm · Color
    Color Traditional (Old School) hands tattoo on the forearm by Danni Nievera at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Hands 60% · Quote 40%
    by Danni Nievera at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  18. Winged Panther Traditional Thigh — Traditional (Old School) · Panther & Leopard · Quote · Wings · Thigh · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Traditional (Old School) panther & leopard tattoo on the thigh by Harmony Furman at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$850–$1,150; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Panther & Leopard 45% · Quote 30% · Wings 25%
    by Harmony Furman at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  19. Dagger and Banner Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Dagger & Knife · Other Weapons · Quote · Forearm · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Traditional (Old School) dagger & knife tattoo on the forearm by Danni Nievera at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dagger & Knife 45% · Other Weapons 30% · Quote 25%
    by Danni Nievera at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  20. Prisoner of Love Hand and Heart Thigh — Traditional (Old School) · Hands · Heart · Non-Latin Script · Thigh · Color · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) heart tattoo on the thigh by Chris Kast at Allied Tattoo, Brooklyn; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Heart 45% · Hands 30% · Non-Latin Script 25%
    by Chris Kast at Allied Tattoo, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  21. Skull and Bones Shoulder — Traditional (Old School) · Skull · Text & Script · Shoulder
    Traditional (Old School) skull tattoo on the shoulder by Raa at Apollo Tattoo Studio, Los Angeles.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Raa at Apollo Tattoo Studio, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  22. Grim Reaper and Rose Traditional Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Flower · Grim Reaper · Text & Script · Calf · Color
    Color Traditional (Old School) grim reaper tattoo on the calf by Danni Nievera at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Grim Reaper 60% · Flower 40%
    by Danni Nievera at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  23. Man Wrestling Knight with Lettering — Traditional (Old School) · Male Figure · Text & Script · Calf · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Traditional (Old School) male figure tattoo on the calf by Sheldon Shaw at Fine Line, Durban.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Male Figure 100%
    by Sheldon Shaw at Fine Line, Durban, South Africa · published 2026-09-23 · image
  24. Skull with Banner Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Skull · Text & Script · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) skull tattoo on the forearm by Andy Davis at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$300–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Andy Davis at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image

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