Puzzle this!!!!

Originally when this customer came into City of Ink I had my mind set on tattooing his hands, but he decided he wanted to do his arm first.   Coming up with a concept for a piece was quite hard.  We kept "butting-heads"on designs.  But, then we came at one when he mentioned puzzle pieces.  I decided to incorporate different aspects which described him and his life.  Instead of creating full-out images we showcased certain symbols like the eye of enlightenment on the dollar, and dripping star (City of Ink's logo) and much more....

 

Puzzle piece sketch on skin