Hello @iamleonci. Beautiful artwork for the tattoo. The detail for the mandala is lovely, especially the broken pieces. I love it when you say that part of your friend's soul is "broken". Having the strength of the wolf and the protection of the weapon ensures that your friend is shielded from harm.
However, the contrasting ugliness of death with the beauty of the rose in the same instance ensure that not all is lost. There is hope in the fact of uncertainty that may hover over his soul.
Thanks for sharing your procedure and the thoughtfully artistic drawing. Lovely piece of artwork.
Take care, and have a good rest of your weekend.