this is the day after i got it, bit crusty the black has lightened a bit. i like your ideas matt thankyou!. im just hoping it continues to lighten up, my artist did dilute the black for the top part, but it doesnt look to different at the moment.

thanks man, your probs right to be fair. whats your opinion on its potential to be a half sleeve? id love that, would kinda make the whole thing fit in right, aswell as be able to have a decent smoke background to fit it all together.