This is not my tattoo but was done by a local artist to me in the uk (leigh oldcorn). The shading and shadow is top draw and brings the insect to life. Although he loves black and grey work he also does colour pretty well to. Check him out at cosmic tattoo.
Please let me know what you think.
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good luck