We're re-branding! We are switching to a new shop name: THE ISLAND OCTOPUS! We've decided to change our name because our business will be changing and expanding. While we will still be creating artwork and incense, we are excited to also start offering apparel, accessories, and some other fun gift items! Matt and I started this new project with the intent of giving our creations a home, while offering clients, fans, and friends an inside-look into the creative process.

View our new WEBSITE, PATREON PAGE, and sign up for EMAIL UPDATES for our new business!

A guest post by Mermaid Waterlily

If you're anything like me, you have taken advantage of 2020 by finding more ways to entertain yourself. I have personally found a lot more time to read, write, and explore new books this year compared to last year, especially those with pretty pictures to admire. Some of these books would make wonderful gifts for friends of all ages this holiday season and surprisingly, they aren't all mermaid-related!

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Maiden Mermaid - The Tale of Sirena
Written by Sheri Wall, Illustrated by Ilona Stuijt

This is a great book for children and mermaid lovers anywhere. It's a fun tale that also teaches kid's about trust and patience.

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Duskie the Owl Picture Book Released at Virtual Halloween Market
St. Louis author and illustrator create online event to help small businesses this autumn
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St. Louis, Missouri - Author Matthew Gindling and illustrator Melissa Rohr will release Duskie the Owl, a children’s storybook, on October 16, 2020. The book will be for sale during The Inky Octopus Virtual Halloween Market, an online shopping event featuring a variety of artists and makers.

Duskie the Owl features a screech owl who wants to find a new friend in his forest home. The Inky Octopus Virtual Halloween Market runs from October 16-18, 2020. More information about Duskie the Owl and The Inky Octopus Virtual Halloween Market can be found at www.IslandOctopus.com, and on the Facebook event page.

Matthew Gindling is a visual artist, musician and creator of artisanal incense blends. Matthew received a BFA with emphasis on graphic design from Webster University (MO).  Melissa Rohr’s past book releases include The Sleep Catcher written by Za Goodbrake, Little Bird, Little Bird by Loni Hoots, and an Octopus Coloring Book. Melissa received a BFA in illustration from Columbia College Chicago (IL), and is the owner of The Inky Octopus online art shop.

Name of Press Contact: Melissa Rohr
www.IslandOctopus.com

New items coming to the shop on October 16th at 3pm CST! Join us at the Inky Octopus Virtual Halloween Market and see all of the new goodies.

Join us for the Inky Octopus Virtual Halloween Market! Shop spooky items from a variety of artists and makers online!

Attend the virtual market by doing one (or more) of the following throughout the weekend:
-Visiting the vendors' shops and social media pages
-RSVPing to the Facebook event page, and participating in the activities in the discussion area
-Browse the hashtag #InkyHalloweenMarket on Instagram and Facebook to see more art and products
-Color our free coloring page (to be announced), and share your creation for a chance to win
​-Print our free Jack-o-Lantern templates (to be announced), and share your finished carved pumpkins

View more details on the Virtual Halloween Market page!

I've been having fun creating some new stickers the past few weeks!

Pictured here:
Fluffy Bat Stickers
Ayub the Forest Critter Magnets
Forest Critter Sticker Set (available on Zazzle)
Halloween Sticker Set (available on Zazzle)
​Woodland Sticker Set (available on Zazzle)

I have several new illustrated face masks available in my Zazzle shop! Check them out:
🐧 Penguins & Puffins
🦀 Nautical Octopi & Crabs
🎃 Halloween Ghosts, Bats, Pumpkins & Monsters
🐱 Kitties
​🦇 Bats
🍩 Donuts
🌿 Sloths

A quick flip-through of our Puppy & Dog Coloring Book! View more posts like these on Instagram.