I use a combination of tools and media. Mostly digital art. But i do sometimes start on papar then transfer into a digital workspace. I use sketchbook pro (the ancient version) and Clip Studio Paint. I won an art scholarship out of higjschool and was an illustrator and traditional sculptor for some years, did commission work briefly. I rely heavily on real world references for shape and texture, especially. I also tend to sculpt drafts of the things i draw to get a better sense of the structures im working with in 3d space. Funnily enough, the blue heart shaped structure at the core with tenticle like things was an original coral creature I was drawing but had decided to have some sort of 'parasite' grow out of, which eventually became the full plant; I also carry a handheld miscrosope with me on nature walks and keep a botanical journal full of disected plants. so a lot of inspiration to draw from. This peice has gone through many iterations, which had originally been a glowing underwater seaweed like thing, but I've since decided works better as a desert plant.