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=traditional&subject=bird.
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
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: traditional · label: Traditional (Old School)
  2. axis: subject · value: bird · label: Bird
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 Traditional (Old School)
Without Bird
Without the word “talisman”
Add a placement
  1. Forearm — tattoos: 19
  2. Upper Arm — tattoos: 11
  3. Back — tattoos: 6
  4. Calf — tattoos: 6
  5. Thigh — tattoos: 3
  6. Ankle & Foot — tattoos: 2
  7. Shoulder — tattoos: 1
  8. Chest — tattoos: 1
  9. Ribs & Side — tattoos: 1
  10. Stomach — tattoos: 1
Add a colour
  1. Color — tattoos: 31
  2. Black & Grey — tattoos: 20
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 1
Add a city
  1. Portland — tattoos: 13
  2. Seattle — tattoos: 9
  3. Brooklyn — tattoos: 9
  4. Los Angeles — tattoos: 4
  5. Richmond — tattoos: 4
  6. Cape Town — tattoos: 3
  7. Austin — tattoos: 2
  8. Denver — tattoos: 2
  9. Durban — tattoos: 2
  10. Ledgewood — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 36
  2. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 9
  3. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 5
  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 Bird is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Start over
Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

52

Limit

24

Offset

0

Next offset

24

Page url

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

Tattoos

  1. Pigeon with a Scarf Traditional Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Calf · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) pigeon wearing a patterned scarf tattoo on the calf by Thom Wayne at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Pigeon wearing a patterned scarf 100%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Thom Wayne at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  2. Swallow Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) swallow tattoo on the forearm by Thom Wayne at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Swallow 100%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Thom Wayne at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  3. Pelican and Red Sun Traditional Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Ocean & Waves · Sun · Calf · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) pelican tattoo on the calf by Autumn Richmond at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Pelican 75% · Red sun 15% · Water and post 10%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Autumn Richmond at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  4. Swallow with Ornament Traditional Ankle — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Ornament · Ankle & Foot · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) swallow tattoo on the ankle & foot by Dan Huber at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$300–$450; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Swallow 70% · Round ornaments 30%
    defined by subject 55 · style 45
    by Dan Huber at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  5. Bird Traditional Thigh — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Thigh · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the thigh by James Cumberland at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$350–$400; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by James Cumberland at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  6. Crow and Sun Traditional Upper Arm — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Upper Arm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the upper arm by Justin Pino at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Justin Pino at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  7. Bird on Branch Traditional Upper Arm — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Upper Arm · Color · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small color Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the upper arm by Julie Bolene at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$150–$200; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Julie Bolene at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  8. Hummingbird Upper Arm — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the upper arm by Luke at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Luke at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban, South Africa · published 2026-09-23 · image
  9. Swallow Neck — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Neck · Color · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small color Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the neck by Ash at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Ash at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban, South Africa · published 2026-09-23 · image
  10. Hummingbird and Flowers Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the forearm by Kate Law at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$250–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Kate Law at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  11. Bird and Heart Upper Arm — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Upper Arm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the upper arm by Cory Jordan at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$300–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Cory Jordan at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  12. Banner Text Ribs — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Text & Script · Ribs & Side · Black with Color Accents · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black with color accents Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the ribs & side by Cory Jordan at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$300–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Cory Jordan at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  13. Crow on Branch Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Forearm · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the forearm by Sean at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R6,050–R8,250; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Sean at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image
  14. Swallow with Pink Flowers Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Flower · Leaves & Branches · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) swallow tattoo on the forearm by Rick Dobran at The FALL, Vancouver; ≈CA$350–CA$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Swallow 55% · Pink flowers 35% · Leaves 10%
    defined by subject 55 · color 30 · style 15
    by Rick Dobran at The FALL, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-10-02 · image
  15. Swallows Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Forearm · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the forearm by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R2,350–R3,050; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image
  16. Swallow Pair Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Forearm · Black & Grey · Linework · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the forearm by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R700–R1,250; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  17. Traditional Swallow Forearm Color — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the forearm by Nik O'Hara at Icon Tattoo, Portland; ≈$350–$450; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Nik O'Hara at Icon Tattoo, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-15 · image
  18. Traditional Peacock Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the forearm by Nik O'Hara at Icon Tattoo, Portland; ≈$350–$450; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Nik O'Hara at Icon Tattoo, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-15 · image
  19. Traditional Swallow Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the forearm by Nik O'Hara at Icon Tattoo, Portland; ≈$350–$450; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Nik O'Hara at Icon Tattoo, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-15 · image
  20. Traditional Bird Upper Arm — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Upper Arm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the upper arm by Willis Van Pelt at Icon Tattoo, Portland; ≈$350–$450; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Willis Van Pelt at Icon Tattoo, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-15 · image
  21. Traditional Bird Back Piece — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Back · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the back by Alena Chun at Icon Tattoo, Portland; ≈$850–$1,250; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Alena Chun at Icon Tattoo, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-15 · image
  22. Traditional Swallow Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Calf · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the calf by Frank Benavides at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$300–$450; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Frank Benavides at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  23. Perched Parrot Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the forearm by Claudia Cutter at Allied Tattoo, Brooklyn; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Claudia Cutter at Allied Tattoo, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  24. Traditional Bird and Locket — Traditional (Old School) · Bird · Upper Arm · Color · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) bird tattoo on the upper arm by Mick O'Herien at Pure Ink, Ledgewood; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Mick O'Herien at Pure Ink, Ledgewood, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image

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source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-09T10:14:34+00:00 · how search works: https://tatseek.com/methodology/#search · docs: https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/#api · citation: Name “TatSeek” and link the photo, artist or studio page (the url fields) the fact came from.

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