So I finished sketching the background idea I had for Robot (I’ll post the final version with the background when it happens), and decided to draw everything in layers; Robot first, then the background by itself. That way I can control the light and blur of the background separately, and I’ll also be able to move it around behind Robot to a spot where it doesn’t interfere with the foreground.
Here’s Robot pre-tattooing:
Here’s the original sketch.