Predators & Prey

This piece is a section of a large back sleeve, all together its a story. This particular part of the story on the clients hip shows a contrast between gentleness and power, a detailed mouse, chrysanthemum and a coiled serpent. I relied on bold, clean line work to anchor the chrysanthemum petals and the fine scales of the snake, pairing it with smooth grey wash gradients and stippling to bring out the realistic fur of the mouse.