Octopus Distilled

This is where my latest Artistic Exploration ultimately led: a new Octopus reduced to simple flowing lines and shapes while still trying to capture the complexity, intelligence and mystique of the animal.

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I explored a few very different styles for the new Octopus, but kept finding myself drawn back to the simple lines and shapes that have defined my artwork over the years, only more distilled.

Here are glimpses of two of those experiments and where the exploration ultimately led. I'll reveal the complete design and new shirts soon.

I created my first Shark Zen octopus design in 2014, when I started the brand. Ten years later, I approached the animal again from a very different perspective.

Both designs use detail within the minimalist Shark Zen style to capture the complexity of the octopus's form.

Now I'm exploring what happens when I take much more away. I'll share more of that exploration soon.