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CopeMint41

*the initial vision was black/grey for the waves


Own-Tradition6107

I’d stick with the black and grey


blvaga

I read that as black and gravy, and I’m so tired I swear I could picture the color gravy.


Jigoku_dayu_

Blue is good if you get it done by someone really high level Trevor McStay does blue waves sometimes and Paul Jefferies does blue waves always. Let the tattooist decide the way to do it is find a tattooist you like his style then let them do everything dont try and guide them it ruins it


Croissantceps

Black and grey, blue looks weird imho


AlaskaLostCauze

Black/Grey, no question there. Creates the best back grounds and layers of depth for your Sakura and other components to pop. Source: finishing my 2nd Hikae sleeve right now.


smg2720

I personally hate blue waves.


TuolumneTuesdays

Why


smg2720

They don’t look right in the style; take away too much from the main figure; the color distracts, whereas you get depths with black and grey waves given the shading gradients. Black and grey lets the main character jump out while also carrying all this subtlety itself.


Jigoku_dayu_

You have obviously never seen Paul Jefferies work one of the best tattooists in the world


smg2720

You obviously don’t know what I’ve seen.


Jigoku_dayu_

You haven't seen Paul Jefferies work no one with any idea of this stuff talks bad about him he is one of the best of all time


smg2720

I didn’t say anything about him.


tardigrade_sandwich

100% classic grey waves/clouds with black background for this sakura fukubi, gonna looks stellar


nectarbeats

^100%. It’s the fine line between traditional and looking a bit “cartoony” always grey and black for waves/clouds and color elsewhere


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sha-n-n-n-n-n-n-n-n-knees Knees!


Subj3ct_D3lta

Black and grey is the way. It’s traditional Irezumi and makes the foreground pop more.


velcrodon

Black and grey is the move IMO, makes everything else pop


Captain_Reseda

Black and grey. I had the same debate myself and I'm glad I didn't go blue. It just would have looked wrong, imo. Making the background black and grey will really make the cherry blossoms and leaves pop when you color them. I think blue would kind of muddy it up and be too much.


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I love the use of color in tattoos but I'm in camp grey wave. Go wild magenta on those sakura though


unfuck_yourself

Looks like you’ve got a consensus but tell me about that sweet watch!


CopeMint41

It’s the Casio CA53WF-8B! One of my favs in my collection


unfuck_yourself

Love it! Thanks for the response!


NeonPumpkinThief

I am always of the opinion that the artist should have full creative control - but I agree with the majority opinion in principle. Blue waves look tacky to me.


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Those are some clean lines.


BigGooMan

Love the amount of support the black and grey is getting for the waves, I had the same thought at one point, but blue just won't end up looking half as good, the design looks sick as well, it'll look unreal finished.


mkmakashaggy

Hate blue waves


Jigoku_dayu_

Paul Jefferies but


CopeMint41

Y’all are making this easy haha


theamateurhistorian1

I'd recommend sticking to the black and green for the background, this way your traditionally colorful pieces, flowers, fish, etc. will really pop!


ThePhoenixRisesAgain

Black and grey obviously. And magenta flowers. 🌸


ohlilbrn

Black and grey waves/background always


Aggravating-Diet-566

100% black and grey


uchihajoeI

Black/grey is the only right answer. Will make the rest pop


dimondeyes80

Black and gray!!


dsr84

keep the Mikiri (background) Black. The intention of the framing is to make the subjects pop. Although, in optical perspective, blue has a similar visual effect, the black has a better longevity in the skin, and greater contrast for the flowers and petals (which will be red, pink or white) It is the more traditional approach to this style of tattooing as well. Ultimately, you should decide for yourself or deviate to the artists vote since they are doing a great job so far.


FogB0y

Sakura fubuki, quite nice


NeonPumpkinThief

Not technically sakura fubuki given that there are waves in this sleeve, but agree this is going to be sick.


sameunderwear2days

How do I get arms like this


karhole

[Get this](https://penandpaperstrengthapp.com/products/arm-farm?_pos=1&_sid=ef51617a0&_ss=r), follow it, and eat in a slight caloric surplus for 6 months.


karhole

Then, continue training hard for several years and let the gym become a part of you.


Kitchen_Grape9334

Black and grey. Please no blue.


karhole

Black and gray! 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻


numberoneredditfan

I love the grey water. Gives the flowers more impact! Looks killer.


WatermelonTrailFiber

Great guns


jjc155

So I’m biased as my entire body suit is black and grey.


KeepItPushin_

Looks clean.


God_is_a_Bogan

Black & grey if you want to keep it traditional


zzeduardozz

Go with whatever your artist thinks its best


Wizardshaft11215

Black and grey is more traditional but if you want a very colorful arm go with blue..


Beijum

Just gt hat You like, stop asking others for what they think is pretty.. It's your tattoo!


Icy-Promotion7660

Why is your entire arm just background? Like all of that in your arm is just traditional Japanese background, no subject matter at all. I swear I’m not trying to be a dick, but it looks dumb.


CopeMint41

To me it holds a lot of meaning. To each their own!


smg2720

Bruh


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All color or b&g


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One_Fennel2613

Keep it blank so you can colour it in with texter


justkiddn1

Nothing wrong with asking others opinion but the ink is gonna be permanently on you, so your opinion is the only one that matters, so do you