Thanks everyone!

The artist is Steve Wimmer and Im really happy with it so far.

The original appointment to get this done was July 23 2014. I was able to move up because he had a cancelation. Now the appointment to finish is July 23 2014 unless I catch another cancelation. Even though its not finished it is still way way better than the lame scorpion Ive had for 18 years!

When ever I show someone their reaction is always WOW!!!

My idea was a skull, pocket watch and a salvia divinorum plant. His main focus was just getting the scorpion covered for the first appointment and he said we could add the leaves and flowers from the plant around the edges later. He also said we could just do shading around the edges and I get the feeling this is what he wants to do.

The plant plays a role in the meaning of the tattoo for me. However I like it so much the way it is Im afraid to ruin it and no one else would get the meaning anyways.
Ive got time before the next appointment to decide so I figured Id get some opinions from here.

I have no problems telling him to finish however he wants and this is how Im leaning right now.