So, I'm posting in here again since I'm locked out of the other forums and making a new thread seems like too much.
As you can see from the photo, my artist left space between the old and the new. I am positive I want the clouds to be darker. Thing is, I don't know if I should have him continue the lighter shade and fade up to the old tattoo to sort of connect it while keeping a contrast. Or if I should have it darkened and fill in the gap so there is no space (or a very small amount of space that but would seem difficult to accomplish) in between.
He told me about how the lines could become muddy if we were to connect it. Looking for any ideas. Thanks.