Octopus II

The octopus, this most sentient and alien creature, is a favorite subject for me. I once dreamed I was best friends with a huge octopus who held a trident. He would poke other humans in the butt to get them out of the water, but I was cool! I do feel somewhat responsible for insuring our waters are cared for and respected. They wear their emotions on their skin and sense with their whole bodies. I identify with that as well. This piece was created at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival as a demonstration piece in 2022. Reduction linocut in 4 layers. Printed on a linoscribe show card press with Gamblin and Charbonel inks. Sweetwater Picture Framing offers an archival fine art print of this work.