I explored a lot of texture with a ballpoint pen. Tree trunk and octopus are all representing life and spirit. I started with the piece from the right and wanted to demonstrate the power of nature, the power of organisms, and the contradiction between a living octopus and the pulled-up tree trunk. Then I created a more abstract piece on the left, following the same ideas but adding more softness.

I used ballpoint pen on bristol paper and also added tree bark for color and connection to nature.