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Common Octopus

Year completed: 2007
Medium: Ink Line Art Illustration with Digital Tinting
Description: Fine art drawing of a Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris)

Hand-signed limited edition fine art print (500) of a Common Octopus. The illustration is reproduced on high-quality acid free stock. Dealer inquires are welcome.

Limited edition fine art print:
8"x10" (20.3 x 25.4cm) $17.95
11"x14" (27.9 x 36.6cm) $22.95

Print is in stock and ships in 1-2 days.

This illustration is also available as stock art.

Artist's notes:

atlantic octopus thumb This is the first cephalopod I've ever drawn, back in about 1998. I've drawn quite a few since then along with some other octopus (blue-ringed and giant pacific.) I have no immediate plans to draw more, but I'm always open to suggestions to draw other species of octopus.

Information about the Common Octopus:

The Common Octopus is a medium sized cephalopod growing about 24-36 inches in length. They are found in tropical, subtropical and temperate oceans all around the world. They generally stay in coastal waters in the shallows where they hunt for fish, crustaceans and bivalves. Like all octopuses, Octopus vulgaris is an expert at camouflage. They are able to change the texture of their skin along with the color to blend into their surroundings. When threatened they can discharge a large dark cloud of ink.