Tattoo Design

I've always loved unique and quirky tattoo designs. I never wanted to copy or use an image off the internet for my own tattoo so I've always done my own doodle sketches of different tattoos.
Below is one example of a design I have done myself. I am still not quite happy with the design yet and it is still a work progress. 

I've always admired the decorated Indian elephants. They signify strength and wisdom. This is personal to me as it represents obstacles that I had to overcome in my life.

Figure 22. Photograph of Indian Elephant http://www.reenaahluwalia.com/blog/2013/5/18/the-magnificent-maharajas-of-india
Figure 23. Drawing of elephant http://www.shutterstock.com/s/elephant/search.html

Below are beginning ideas, sketches and doodles of the tattoo design that I have drawn.

I am still currently working on creating the perfect design and hoping to have the final piece as my own tattoo once it is perfected.