The concept of this octopus was to create a multi-layered illustration to mimic its camouflage ability. Hawaiian elements such as the tattoo markings and plants that are native to the islands result in a very unique and mesmerizing piece. I used a pattern brush to create the designs within the tentacles of the octopus.

A triptych mockup with my previous works.

A little dabbling with Adobe Dimension ...

For those unfamiliar with octopus dishes, poké (left) is a popular dish in Hawaii. Although, poké is usually made with fish, crab and octopus (tako poké) have been known to make great dishes. In Japan, takoyaki (right) is made by putting pieces of octopus and other ingredients in a batter.