nice, i think it'd be a cool idea if you had the out lines just slightly darker or even just on the one side to add some depth
its gonna fade after years like a decade or so. the futher apart the space is between each line the more likely it wont all warp together
yeah, nice tats... it has been said already but will say it again... it's REALLY important that you get an artist who's work is crisp... he shouldn't go too deep so it bleeds, (i mean you and the inks bleeding)... take your time and check a few artists out.... a good one won't mind you looking at her/his previous work... and when you decide to get your cat done, look for artists skills as an artist in particular... really good portrait artists are harder to find... look around... if you see a good portrait tattoo, ask the wearer, if they are approachable, where they had it done... its a cool design...
kickass. i want a whale tattoo as well, but a sperm whale. im thinking the artist may have to simplify the swirly bits to some degree, but i too know fuck all about tats good luck dude and post pics.