From sketch to skin... here is my artwork from awhile back translated to skin on DeviantArt member:  Devonsurfer1

Next up in the traditional sailor tattoo artwork is the Pig & Chicken. Believed to keep a sailor safe from drowning due to the high survival rate of these animals in the aftermath of a shipwreck. Most often they were the only survivors since they were kept in wooden crates which would wash up on shore. "A pig on the right knee, safety at see... a cock on the left, never lose a fight."

#2 Sailor Tattoo Art: The dagger and rose tattoo symbolized the willingness to fight or kill even something as fragile as a rose.

NEW mini-series... Classic sailor tattoos with my spin added to them.  First up is the oldest of them all the Anchor.  At sea, the anchor is the most secure object in a sailor's life, making it the perfect representation of stability. This is why you'll often see them emblazoned with "Mom" or the name of a sailor's sweetheart (the people who keep them grounded). Anchors have become popular within general tattoo culture over the years, but the symbolism is still the same. It's a reminder of what keeps you steady. (- www.sailorjerry.com )

Finished... My rendition of the ever popular Koi tattoo, colored and drawn using Copic markers (11"x17").

Work in progress.... stage 2.

My Koi 11"x17" tattoo line artwork... colored version in progress.