Seaside Covewas stamped in Marvy #1 Black.

This ship from Fistful of Stamps Company was added to the scene at a slight angle. Image stamped in black.

using a simple paper mask which will be the location where the octopus emerges from the water.

Octopus from Fistful of Stamps Company was stamped in black. The arms are reaching into and overlapping the sails.

Octopus attack.

Ranger Distress Ink "Old Paper" was sponged into the scene. I wanted to give this scene a rustic feel by using this hue.

Ranger Sea Shells "Ocean Aqua" was streaked into the water.

Ranger Distress Ink "Tattered Rose" was streaked into the sky.

Marvy #6 "Brown" was applied to the sky.

Marvy #28 "English Red" was applied to the sky.

Marvy #6 Brown was streaked into the water. I wanted to increase the depth and tonal range of the water by building up the values and colors.

Marvy #18 "Dark Brown" was streaked into the sky and water on the edges of the card.

A light tan Tombow Brush Marker was used to color in the sails.

A light blue Tombow Brush Marker was used to color the octopus tentacles.

Palm Frond was added to the foreground in different angles using black.

A white gel pen was used to add hightlights, sparkle and texture to the scene.

Mysteries of the unknown.