TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos

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?subject=animals&technique=whip-shading.
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
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facets
  1. axis: subject · value: animals · label: Animals
  2. axis: technique · value: whip-shading · label: Whip Shading
free words
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corrected
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asked for
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question
no
exact match
yes
dropped
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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 Animals
Without Whip Shading
Add a style
  1. Realism — tattoos: 48
  2. Neo-Traditional — tattoos: 18
  3. Japanese (Irezumi) — tattoos: 14
  4. Surrealism — tattoos: 4
  5. New School — tattoos: 4
  6. Ornamental — tattoos: 4
  7. Fine Line — tattoos: 3
  8. Traditional (Old School) — tattoos: 3
  9. Watercolor — tattoos: 2
  10. Anime / Manga — tattoos: 1
Add a placement
  1. Upper Arm — tattoos: 19
  2. Forearm — tattoos: 18
  3. Full Sleeve — tattoos: 13
  4. Thigh — tattoos: 11
  5. Back — tattoos: 8
  6. Calf — tattoos: 4
  7. Hand — tattoos: 4
  8. Ribs & Side — tattoos: 2
  9. Shoulder — tattoos: 2
  10. Stomach — tattoos: 1
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 45
  2. Color — tattoos: 29
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 8
Add a city
  1. Austin — tattoos: 15
  2. Seattle — tattoos: 15
  3. Los Angeles — tattoos: 15
  4. Portland — tattoos: 14
  5. Denver — tattoos: 8
  6. Concord — tattoos: 7
  7. Upland — tattoos: 6
  8. New York — tattoos: 2
Add a size
  1. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 48
  2. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 21
  3. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 11
  4. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 2
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Animals is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Start over
Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

82

Limit

24

Offset

0

Next offset

24

Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_subject=animals&tattoo_technique=whip-shading

Tattoos

  1. 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
  2. Pegasus Taking Flight Calf — Realism · Surrealism · Horse · Calf · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism horse tattoo on the calf by Sude at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Horse 60% · Horse 40%
    by Sude at Art Collector, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  3. Geometric Wolf Forearm — Geometric · Realism · Wolf · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Geometric wolf tattoo on the forearm by Jason Lukach at Think Tank Tattoo, Denver; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Wolf 60% · Wolf 40%
    by Jason Lukach at Think Tank Tattoo, Denver, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  4. 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
  5. Honey Bee Elbow — Neo-Traditional · Insect · Upper Arm · Color · Whip Shading · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small color Neo-Traditional insect tattoo on the upper arm by Nikki Rodriguez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$150–$200; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Insect 100%
    by Nikki Rodriguez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  6. Ostrich Shoulder — Realism · Bird · Shoulder · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism bird tattoo on the shoulder by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$850–$1,200; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  7. 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, New York; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Claudia Cutter at Allied Tattoo, New York, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  8. Bear and Pines Hand — Bear · Hand · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey bear tattoo on the hand by Ona Ra at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bear 100%
    by Ona Ra at Art Collector, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  9. Roaring Leopard Forearm Sleeve — Realism · Panther & Leopard · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism panther & leopard tattoo on the full sleeve by Marco Inkman at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Panther & Leopard 100%
    by Marco Inkman at Art Collector, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  10. Lion Portrait Stomach — Realism · Lion · Stomach · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism lion tattoo on the stomach by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lion 100%
    by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  11. Heron in the Reeds Upper Arm — Neo-Traditional · Bird · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Neo-Traditional bird tattoo on the upper arm by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  12. Wolf Portrait Upper Arm — Realism · Wolf · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism wolf tattoo on the upper arm by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Wolf 100%
    by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  13. Roaring Lion Hand Tattoo — Realism · Lion · Hand · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Realism lion tattoo on the hand by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$200–$250; ≈1–2 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lion 100%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  14. Frog and Ferns Sleeve — Realism · Animals · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism frog tattoo on the forearm by Micaeah Ramos at Tattoo 34, Portland; ≈$950–$1,300; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Frog 100%
    by Micaeah Ramos at Tattoo 34, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  15. Fu Dog Guardian Lion Upper Arm Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Realism · Lion · Mythology & Folklore · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) lion tattoo on the upper arm by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$2,600–$3,400; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lion 60% · Lion 40%
    by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  16. Lion Head Upper Arm Piece — Realism · Lion · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism lion tattoo on the upper arm by Sylvester James at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lion 100%
    by Sylvester James at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  17. Swallows and Branches Sleeve — Realism · Bird · Nature & Plants · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism bird tattoo on the full sleeve by Sylvester James at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Sylvester James at The Gallery Tattoo Studio, Concord, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  18. Toad Sage Forearm Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Animals · Mythology & Folklore · Forearm · Color · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Japanese (Irezumi) frog tattoo on the forearm by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Frog 100%
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  19. Hannya and Snake Back Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Mythology & Folklore · Snake · Back · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) snake tattoo on the back by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Snake 100%
    by Josh Wright at White Lotus Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  20. Roaring Tiger Back Piece — Realism · Animals · Tiger · Back · Color · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Realism tiger tattoo on the back by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$2,050–$2,650; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Tiger 100%
    by Leonardo Velasquez at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  21. Raven in Flight Forearm Piece — Fine Line · Bird · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Fine Line bird tattoo on the forearm by Mel West at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$300–$450; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Mel West at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  22. Roaring Lion with Blue Eye — Realism · Animals · Lion · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Realism lion tattoo on the upper arm by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lion 100%
    by Gabriel García at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  23. Winged Form and Foliage Leg Sleeve — Realism · Bird · Nature & Plants · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism bird tattoo on the full sleeve by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin; ≈$2,050–$2,650; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Cory James at Lost Edge Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  24. 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

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source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-09T14:29:47+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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