Tattoo update

So, the tattoo is done. It's 99% healed now and looks really good.

I had a touch-up session a couple of weeks ago to add more Sumi Black to the background. This has created a shading effect in the black areas that wasn't there before. Joel is planning one more touch-up session to add red to the flames and white highlights and that's it.

The question now is: What's next?

I had planned to move right on the to other side adding Koi and Maple leaves -- in fact I have an appointment next Sunday to get started. However, now I'm having second thoughts. Not about the tattoo but about the timing. Maybe I'll wait until fall.