TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: talisman

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=talisman&style=lettering&subject=quote.
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
closest
message
No exact match — these are the closest real tattoos, without: “talisman”. Tell the person what was left out. Not TatSeek tags (matched only as words in titles, or ignored): talisman. Tell the person these were not used as filters.
not tags
talisman

Understood

query
talisman
facets
  1. axis: style · value: lettering · label: Lettering
  2. axis: subject · value: quote · label: Quote
free words
talisman
corrected
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asked for
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question
no
exact match
no
dropped
axis: free_words · label: talisman

Narrow or widen

how
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 Lettering
Without Quote
Without the word “talisman”
Add a placement
  1. Forearm — tattoos: 12
  2. Calf — tattoos: 10
  3. Upper Arm — tattoos: 9
  4. Thigh — tattoos: 7
  5. Chest — tattoos: 3
  6. Back — tattoos: 3
  7. Hand — tattoos: 1
  8. Finger — tattoos: 1
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 31
  2. Color — tattoos: 13
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 2
Add a mood
  1. Funny — tattoos: 1
  2. Romantic — tattoos: 1
  3. Dark — tattoos: 1
  4. Melancholic — tattoos: 1
Add a city
  1. Denver — tattoos: 12
  2. Cape Town — tattoos: 8
  3. New York — tattoos: 7
  4. Richmond — tattoos: 7
  5. Vancouver — tattoos: 4
  6. Seattle — tattoos: 2
  7. Chicago — tattoos: 2
  8. Los Angeles — tattoos: 2
  9. Portland — tattoos: 1
  10. Durban — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 18
  2. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 18
  3. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 6
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Lettering is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Only tattoos where Quote is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Start over
Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

47

Limit

24

Offset

0

Next offset

24

Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_style=lettering&tattoo_subject=quote&tq=talisman

Tattoos

  1. Lovely Script Lettering — Lettering · Quote · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Lettering lovely tattoo by Kellan Hides at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver; ≈CA$400–CA$500; ≈2–3.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lovely 100%
    ink black 100% — detail Simple (25/100) — defined by text 80 · style 20 — text “lovely”
    by Kellan Hides at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-10-09 · image
  2. LOVER Lettering with Red V Lettering Calf — Lettering · Quote · Calf · Black with Color Accents · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black with color accents Lettering lover lettering with a red v tattoo on the calf by Ashtyn Ann at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$200–$250; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): LOVER lettering with a red V 100%
    defined by text 75 · style 20 · color 5
    by Ashtyn Ann at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  3. Script Lettering Finger — Lettering · Quote · Finger · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Lettering script lettering tattoo on the finger by Frodo Nunez at Pigment Tattoo, Austin.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Script lettering 100%
    defined by text 80 · style 20
    by Frodo Nunez at Pigment Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  4. Quiet Lettering Forearm — Lettering · Quote · Forearm · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Lettering single word tattoo on the forearm by Harry at Disciples Ink, Cape Town.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Single word 100%
    defined by text 80 · style 20
    by Harry at Disciples Ink, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-22 · image
  5. Self Made Lettering Hand — Lettering · Quote · Hand · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Lettering script lettering tattoo on the hand by Arturo at Chi Town Tattoo, Chicago.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Script lettering 100%
    defined by text 80 · style 20
    by Arturo at Chi Town Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-22 · image
  6. “Fuck” Lettering Thigh — Lettering · Quote · Thigh · Black & Grey · Linework · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Lettering script lettering tattoo on the thigh by Shev at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R850–R1,250; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Script lettering 100%
    defined by text 80 · style 20
    by Shev at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image
  7. Clown Mask Quote Lettering Chest — Lettering · Quote · Chest · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Lettering clown quote tattoo on the chest by Fra at Cherry Bomb, New York; ≈$400–$500; ≈2–3 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Clown Quote 100%
    mood funny — ink black 100% — detail Simple (10/100) — defined by text 75 · style 15 · mood 10 — text “MAKE CLOWN MASK WEAR CLOWN MASK BE THE CLOWN”
    by Fra at Cherry Bomb, New York, United States · published 2026-09-16 · image
  8. FTM Lettering — Lettering · Quote · Back · Black & Grey · Linework · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Lettering serif letters tattoo on the back by Jenny at Studio 28, New York; ≈$100–$200; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Serif letters 100%
    defined by text 80 · style 20
    by Jenny at Studio 28, New York, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  9. Text Poem Chest Piece — Lettering · Heart · Quote · Back · Chest · Black with Color Accents · Hand-Poked · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black with color accents Lettering poem lines tattoo on the back by Fra at Cherry Bomb, New York; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Poem lines 85% · Red heart 10% · Small doodles 5%
    defined by text 75 · style 20 · subject 5
    by Fra at Cherry Bomb, New York, United States · published 2026-09-16 · image
  10. 3D Lettering Calf — Lettering · Quote · Spider Web · Calf · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Lettering 3d graffiti lettering tattoo on the calf by Nic at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): 3D graffiti lettering 80% · Spiderweb 20%
    defined by text 65 · style 20 · subject 15
    by Nic at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban, South Africa · published 2026-09-23 · image
  11. Trust No One Script Chest — Lettering · Quote · Chest · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Lettering quote tattoo on the chest by Phil at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R2,500–R3,050; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Quote 100%
    by Phil at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image
  12. Green Day Song Titles Lettering Upper Arm — Fine Line · Lettering · Male Figure · Quote · Upper Arm · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Lettering song titles tattoo on the upper arm by David DaVinci at Apollo Tattoo Studio, Los Angeles.
    depicts: Green Day 65%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Song titles 65% · Cartoon man holding his head 20% · Small doodles 15%
    defined by text 55 · style 30 · subject 15
    by David DaVinci at Apollo Tattoo Studio, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  13. Clown Girl and Shine Baby Chicano — Chicano · Lettering · Female Figure · Quote · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Chicano clown girl tattoo by Kellan Hides at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver; ≈CA$1,200–CA$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Clown Girl 55% · Shine Baby 45%
    mood melancholic — ink black 60% · grey 40% — detail Detailed (75/100) — defined by text 40 · subject 35 · style 20 · mood 5 — text “Shine Baby”
    by Kellan Hides at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-10-09 · image
  14. Blackletter Word Lettering Calf — Lettering · Quote · Calf · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Lettering blackletter word tattoo on the calf by Kellan Hides at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver; ≈CA$450–CA$550; ≈1.5–2.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Blackletter Word 100%
    ink black 100% — detail Moderate (35/100) — defined by text 80 · style 20
    by Kellan Hides at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-10-09 · image
  15. Script Quote Forearm — Fine Line · Lettering · Quote · Forearm
    Fine Line quote tattoo on the forearm by Blue Mason at Apollo Tattoo Studio, Los Angeles.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Quote 60% · Quote 40%
    by Blue Mason at Apollo Tattoo Studio, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  16. Script and Flower Forearm — Lettering · Flower · Quote · Forearm · Color · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Lettering flower tattoo on the forearm by Shev at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R2,500–R3,050; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Flower 60% · Quote 40%
    by Shev at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image
  17. Selflessly Completely Lettering and Geometric Upper Arm — Fine Line · Geometric · Lettering · Hands · Hexagon · Leaves & Branches · Quote · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Lettering script lettering selflessly completely tattoo on the upper arm by Jess Watts at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Script lettering Selflessly Completely 40% · Hexagons and geometric lines 25% · Hands reaching toward each other 20% · Branch with leaves 15%
    defined by style 45 · text 30 · subject 25
    by Jess Watts at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  18. 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; ≈R1,050–R1,450; ≈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
  19. 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
  20. 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; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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; ≈$400–$500; ≈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
  24. Cartoon Character and Text Forearm — Lettering · New School · Film & TV · Quote · Forearm · Color · Linework · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small color New School finn and jake tattoo on the forearm by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R1,050–R1,450; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    depicts: Finn the Human (Adventure Time) 70%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Finn and Jake 70% · Quote text 30%
    defined by color 35 · subject 30 · text 20 · style 15
    by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-17 · image

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