Happy Panda Tattoo Design

So it's been a few months since JJ got my last piece tattooed on her arm,
and now it's time for another!

She has entrusted me with the task of designing a half sleeve to
adorn her right upper arm.

On the half sleeve she's requested a Great Blue Heron,
an animal her husband Lance has a
close tie with,
along with a verse from the Song of Songs that reads:

"Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm."

I finally got to work on it this evening, and here is the finalized sketch
that has been approved by JJ,
and that I will be working from.


I had originally planned to work the text into the clouds and
water somehow, but we both opted that it would be a better idea
to put it on the back of her arm with the water lilies, as there
is more room.

Check back,
I'll be updating with a line-art soon.

TO BE CONTINUED...