A bit late on this subject, sorry to bring it up.
My view :
If as an top tier artist (reads do not need to appeal as you are known) you want to avoid your work to be copied, then stop upload stuff on Instagram, Facebook etc. It will protect both artist and client.
Update on second sleeve from YB Shige, went down two days ago:
Postimage.org / gallery - IMG 4084, IMG 4085, IMG 4106, IMG 4107, IMG 4108
Outline, 10 hrs.
another 7 to go, will post when finish in December,
Cheers
@hogg and others: thank you for the nice comments.
I am not from Japan, Paris born (France), discovered Japan pretty early by myself at 16 yrs and since my early 20's, doing some back and forth for work ever since then. I am actually based in Tokyo, until when again I dont know, so I am rushing Shige to complete everything :)
@Lance
Its a huge project and right arm was just the beginning even though it took 50+ hours for this sleeve. Next is left, different deity, goes on par with the boddhisatva already on the right. And then, IF my wish comes true, I continue with full back, a special piece that will complete the full story. So for full completion, 2.5 yrs will be needed.
Finished this with Shige the other day ...
http://s22.postimg.org/w1oqen2gh/IMG_2948.jpg
http://s22.postimg.org/pds4s1iy9/IMG_2953.png
http://s22.postimg.org/67exov2gh/IMG_2954.jpg
starting again in August ...