Nautical Disaster - Detail Revision

There, finally resolved it with more suitable imagery and a tighter lockup.

I wanted a squid all along, I just couldn't find the right source, so I ended up (mostly) doing the work myself. Derrick Pelletier's comment about iconic elements proved helpful, I was thinking in terms of woodcut illustration style, but I think flat shapes ended up working out better.

And if I could rebound a second shot, it would be this one from Jason Williams which provided a healthy dose of inspiration: http://dribbble.com/shots/396461-Atlantic-Shipwreck-on-old-canvas