Key facts
- Style
- Realism
- Colour
- Black and grey
What’s in it from tags · not scanned yet
About this tattoo
Realism style tattoo of a tiger on the forearm, done in black & grey. By Thomas Page at Pigment Tattoo.
Details
The work
- Style
- Realism
- Subject
- Tiger
- Palette
- Black and grey
Placement and size
- Placement
- Forearm
Time and cost
- Price
- No estimate for this piece: this older photo has no size yet; it gets one when it is re-scanned. Artist’s rate ≈$250/h (artist’s published rate).
Pain and healing
- Pain
- Mild, 2 of 5 — moderate cushioning and a flat surface
- Healing
- Easy
- Visibility
- Sometimes visible (short or rolled-up sleeves)
- More
- Tattoo pain map · Pain by placement
All tags and facts
- Style
- 🖼️ Realism
- Subject
- 🐯 Tiger
- Placement
- 💪 Forearm
- Colour
- 🩶 Black & Grey
- Pain
- 2/5 · mild
- Healing
- Easy
- Visibility
- Sometimes visible (short or rolled-up sleeves)
Source and scan
- Work ID
- 10948
- Published on
- austintattooandlaser.com
- On TatSeek since
- 2026-09-30
- Scan
- Tags only (to be re-scanned)
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Questions and answers
What can a tiger tattoo mean?
Tiger — often power and protection; a favourite in Japanese and old-school work. Meanings change with culture and person — what it means to you matters most. Understanding tattoo meanings →
Where was this tattoo done?
Thomas Page made it at Pigment Tattoo, 12233 Ranch Rd 620 N #111a, Austin. You book with the studio directly; TatSeek takes no fee. View on the map →
How painful is a forearm tattoo, and how does it heal?
Forearm: mild, 2 of 5 — moderate cushioning and a flat surface. Long sessions, stress and no sleep make it feel worse. The surface looks healed in 2–4 weeks and the skin settles over a few months; here healing is easy and the spot is sometimes visible (short or rolled-up sleeves). Pain map →
How will a tattoo like this age?
All tattoos soften slightly over the years as the skin renews itself and the sun breaks pigment down. Size, placement and sun protection matter more than the style name. How tattoos age →
Can I get this exact design?
Use it as a reference. Most artists adapt a design to your body and their own style rather than copy another person’s tattoo line for line — and if you want this artist’s look, the best option is to book this artist. Copying, references and AI designs →
How do I book something like this?
Message the studio with this photo, where you want it and how big, colour or black and grey, your budget and dates. The “Message template” button next to the price gives you a ready text to edit and copy. How to message a tattoo artist →
