Matsu

She waits in the shadows, with nothing to protect her except her intelligence and her uncanny ability to rapidly blend into her surroundings. She's only betrayed by her gold tinged tentacles. But why pick something so obvious? Perhaps it's because she's proud of the work she's done on her den. Maybe it's to lure unsuspecting prey to her, or maybe the reason will forever remain a mystery known only to those that possess octopus-level intellect. Whatever her motivation, she chooses to live, to thrive and to stay gold.

Watercolor and gouache. Size 9" x 12". Also available as a print.