Japanese Backpiece Tattoo: More of the Body

Really Starting to Look Like a Tattoo 
Another major section of the tattoo, the claw, leg, and flames on the left are now done. It's also interesting to see how the transparency of the wind over the middle of the body is taking shape.

A Word on Pain 
Although Greg is working on trying to complete sections, he has to move from place to place as one part of the skin becomes too sensitive for continued work. In general, the first half of the session was done in places that were more sensitive. The second part of the session was a welcome relief, with tattooing in some other area that was usually pretty far from the first.
Nuance 
I am still amazed that each scale is individually shaded and that they also flow as a group to show the shiny light blue gleam of the twisting body. The claw is also tinged with yellow. You may also have noticed by now that I don't show any photos below, say, the hips. The tattoo obviously extends further down. You'll just have to take my word for the fact that I've made a good decision on this one -- for everyone's sake.