@mattlocklopestattoos: 🌺 WORK IN PROGRESS 🌿 Getting really close to the finish on this garden sleeve. As this project has evolved, a big part of the challenge has been figuring out how to make the pre-existing black flow elements feel like they were always supposed to be there. Instead of fighting them, I’ve been transforming a lot of those shapes into an old wrought-iron garden fence, weaving it in and around the flowers to give the entire piece more structure, depth, and atmosphere. I love the idea that it doesn’t just feel like a collection of flowers anymore—it’s starting to feel like an actual garden you’re looking into through the ironwork. Almost to the finish, and I’m really happy with where this one is going. 🌸🖤 #MattlockLopes #InkcredibleTattoo #VirginiaBeachTattoo #VirginiaBeachTattooArtist #FloralTattoo