Tinkering as Method

This is a continuation of the Tinkering exploration for CPS

something I came up with in mind mapping originally was several ideas including biomechanical tinkering, and the idea of different species making up for their flaws to become earths dominant species (I am mainly interested in octopus.)

I am totally out of my depth as an artist when it comes to mechanical aesthetics, like drawing vehicles or machinery. I was inspired by HR Giger, the artist that inspired the Alien films. 
 

to challenge myself, I combined these two central ideas of making octopus a dominant species with mechanical and biomechanical aspects. 
 

something that I learned in this process was how to create straight lines in Procreate with the calligraphy pens. Something that I am happy with and want to practice more is how the light pen can be used to create detailing; this was especially useful for someone like me with a stronger background in drawing organic things.