That is a gorgeous sleeve! I love i, it's so simple yet intricate, and between you and me, I prefer it to those bit-of-everything type sleeves. You know, you've got your mom, you've got Britney Spears, and a butterfly, and probably some tribal shit in there, as well... it's all over the place, and just seems impersonal. But this, this is lovely <3 And, I think, really suits you.
Was the elbow really painful? I've heard it can be (though of course, it differs from person to person).
Thank you! Sacred geometry is such a rabbit hole once you start studying it. There's so much meaning contained in the designs and it seems like such ancient knowledge. I wouldn't want the "mash-up style" of tattoos on me, that seems to be what the younger generations are getting now, more of the smaller pieces with finer lines. I do like some of the traditional Japanese art though, like Joe Rogan's sleeves. My brother has some of this style of work and I could see myself getting a chest or back piece done in that style eventually. Greg worked around the elbow but I know the wrist was super painful. I think the undersides of the arms/legs and anywhere like the wrist, chest bone, and ankle are very painful. When in doubt, I consult this chart. : )