u/Xochi09

I have a concept I am working on that is a large leg piece involving an animal and some nature /plant elements. I am looking for black work, fine line style with shading. I would like the plants to look accurate in terms of leaf shape, stem, petals, etc. And the animal will have detailed elements as well. I am being intentionally vague with no images for privacy.

I have worked with two artists now (first did a sketch that I overall liked but did not like her working style and didn't feel good committing to such a large piece with someone I clashed with). The second artist I love their personality and style but in both cases, I am finding the sketches to be lacking in detail. The second artist just sent me the third round (after going in person and doing a wrap to sketch the outline in place to get the layout right), that it still pretty lacking in detail. It is mostly the plant outlines only. And this sketch is (for the 3rd time) missing a key element I have requested.

Am I expecting too much to want a fleshed out sketch with some shading and line work, not just outlines? I understand trusting the process. But I have never had a tattoo from (either) artist and so it is hard to trust on such a large piece without more detail in the sketch especially for something I am looking to be scientifically accurate. I have provided numerous images of the sketch style and the exact plants (scientific or other linework sketches, not photos) and the animal.

I fully expect this to be a 20+ hour piece so was looking for a bit more delivery on the sketch up front (which I felt I was clear about when asking the artist).

I am looking for some people to weigh in on their experiences and expectations. Perhaps to share the sketch vs. Outcome, and for artists to weigh in on if I am asking too much or if I should push for more.

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