Sorry, did not forgot. Crashed my motorcycle, added a steel plate and 10 screws in my shoulder but I still finished up 95% of the tattoo. He gave me a good portion of the last hour for free since he was in a bad wreck 6 years ago, the holidays are here and he was feeling generous. Nice guy. Btw, the side is a pretty painful spot I will agree. This is 4th session 10 hours. I'll probably go back once more to add finishing touches/corrections on the fish and do a dark/negative colored background.
Holy smokes dude! Sorry about the accident but that tatoo looks amazing! I remember seeing your thread for the first time in the past and couldn't wait seeing the full accomplished artwork.
Also im having laser on my right arm to fade my old tattoo to have a japanese dragon 3/4 sleeve but this will be after the laser treatment so it will be started next summer,but im having my left arm done too,3/4 sleeve hanya design with autumn maple leaves etc which will be started in january,cant wait!!!!