(It's 6 inches long from the top to the bottom.)
I chose the koi because I love the symbolism. In Japanese symbolism the koi represents perserverance in adversity and strength of purpose.
Well actually it won't be finished for quite a while. Soon after I got this tattoo I realized that we are going to have a baby! The drawing has been finished for quite a while, but maybe this time next year I'll have a finished tattoo.. who knows?
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