newly finished Blackbeard of Happiness

I'm working on a publication project and preparing 'final' scans of some of my favorite paintings and drawings (more details to be released soon). Upon looking at my work blown up to 1200 pixels per inch will involve further refinements to be made to each work and this is the first. I painted his eyes and all the hair on his head and 3 hairs on his body ;) with sumi ink, several coats until I could see definition and thickness of the layers. The tattoos got some work also. I'm hoping to prepare one of these each weekday with a surprise when I get to number 9.