year of the snake

This full back was for my client from Hong Kong, his second child was born the year of the snake. Water and cherry blossoms are always a good symbol of the passing of time, new life, mortality, and gratitude for the present. This in progress shot is the second session, the shading, just days after the first session which was the outline from behind the knees to the neck. When people travel so far for work they often do unbelievable amounts of endurance. It is inspiring.