Octopus II Nature Carved linocut relief print rolled

Carved linocut relief print rolled with ink and printed on etching press and hand colored

Original artwork is a collagraph of grasses picked from Paynes Prairie with linocut blackbirds arranged in the space

remind me of reclining Buddhas

with encaustic wax applied

Octopus II Nature Carved linocut relief print rolledThe 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