A symmetrical octopus with eight tentacles radiates outward from a central red teardrop, rendered in bold black lines with intricate scale patterns and golden accents. Traditional tattoo flowers in red, blue, and green frame the composition in each corner against a warm cream background, creating a striking balance between the dark mythical creature and the ornate floral border. Bound with 52 pages of 70lb paper, lined or unlined, behind an anti-scuff matte cover with wraparound artwork, made to order. Notes and sketches kept behind an independent artist's work, not a plain composition cover.