I told my favorite artist I wanted cherry blossoms. He asked if I wanted traditional or had any ideas. I totally trust him and I didn't have an exact picture in mind. He then free-handed his own design on me and I gave him free reign with the colors. I absolutely love my new ink and get compliments all the time. Sorry the pic is not a little better. It does not fade toward the back. If it looks that way it is the light. Taken shortly after it was completed.