I decided not to shade the cross. I thought it would take away from the details of the vines growing in and out and the beveled edges. The artist felt the same way and had mentioned it before I said it. So it's done.
I've also decided to do my right arm in somethin' that would mean more and somethin' I'm really in to. (Koi's, reefs, all look good but don't really want it on my body.
I decided sinc I love the 50's, I am doin' a 50's themed sleeve. The first work will be a portrait of Mariln Monroe on the inside of my right forearm. I get that done Sept. 20th.
Steve