Octopus II Nature Carved from a block of

Carved from a block of linoleum and printed on an etching press and hand painted

remind me of reclining Buddhas

Original artwork is a reduction linocut

Through luminous brushwork and delicate hues

blue sun and yellow sky

Octopus II Nature Carved from a block ofThe 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