I got this Lion in June of 07. Its placed in my left thigh. I chose the lion to represent family. With the whole protect the family at all costs mindset. I chose black and gray with golden eyes to make the eyes pop. It took 3 hours in one sitting. It was my FIRST tattoo. The eyes look cockeyed because its on the curve. Remember the name Kelly Gormely, he was the artist. Tell me what you think. Go big or go home!