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New Illustrated Face Masks

8/11/2020

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Illustrated Face Masks by The Inky Octopus
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
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Five Favorite Octopus Gifts

12/13/2019

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5 Adorable Octopus Gifts from The Inky Octopus
8 legs of fun! Octopuses are curious, intelligent, and cute! Find our five favorite octopus gift ideas from The Inky Octopus below.
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Octopus Postcard Set
1. A fun Octopus Postcard Set, which makes a great stocking stuffer!
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Octopus & Anchor Mousepad
2. A cute Octopus & Anchor mousepad, available in my Zazzle shop!
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Octopus Coloring Book
3. The Octopus Coloring Book, available at The Island Octopus, and on Amazon!
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Octopus & Umbrella Tote Bag
4. A silly Octopus & Umbrella tote bag, available in my Zazzle shop!
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All the Shells original illustration
5. An original illustration, like Alll the Shells! Find our current selection of adoptable critters here.
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This Week of Inky Critters - December 7

12/7/2018

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HOLIDAY BUNNIES ILLUSTRATION
WINTER SOLSTICE GNOME ILLUSTRATION
HOLIDAY GOAT ILLUSTRATION
GIFT-WRAPPING OCTOPUS ILLUSTRATION
JOLLY HOLIDAY OWL ILLUSTRATION
For the month of December we are featuring holiday critters! You can follow along on the Facebook page, Twitter, and this blog. All illustrations are by Melissa Rohr, copyright 2018. Check out our shop links above for these critters on holiday stationery, gift tags, and more!

This week's critters:
Holiday Bunnies
Winter Solstice Gnomes
Holiday Goat
Gift-wrapping Octopus
​Jolly Owl

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This Week of Inky Critters - December 2

12/2/2018

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BLACK CLOWNFISH SKETCH
DOLPHIN COLORING PAGE
MOUSE AND MUSHROOM ILLUSTRATION
RACCOONS ROASTING MARSHMALLOWS ILLUSTRATION
CANDY CANE OCTOPUS ILLUSTRATION
For the month of November we are featuring Australasia critters (animals from Australia, New Zealand, and neighboring islands in the Pacific Ocean), and also some holiday critters! You can follow along on the Facebook page, Twitter, and this blog. All illustrations are by Melissa Rohr, copyright 2018. Check out our shops above for these critters on holiday cards, in coloring books, and more!

This week's critters:
Black Clownfish
Dolphin (from our Aquatic Coloring Book)
Holiday Mouse & Mushroom
Raccoons Roasting Marshmallows
Candy Cane Octopus

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Octopus Illustrations

6/9/2016

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A selection of whimsical octopus illustrations by Melissa Rohr. These pieces are available as prints in our online shop, and several of the original watercolor illustrations are available as well.

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The Exorcism of Mr. Squiggles

2/13/2016

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The Exorcism of Mr. Squiggles Story Book
The Exorcism of Mr. Squiggles Story Book
Meet three unusual friends on a journey through the ocean. As they come upon an object sent from the world above. As an unknown illness takes hold of one of them, they must set out on a journey to find a cure. Join Sexy Sam, Captain Calamari and Mr. Squiggles in their first adventure in the great blue sea! With imaginative and bright illustrations and a delightful story, this story book is entertaining for both children and adults!

-Size of book: 8.5 x 8.5".
-26 pages.
-Professional trade paperback bound book.

This humorous illustrated book about three octopuses was written by Matthew Gindling and illustrated by Melissa (Rohr) Gindling, and is the first book in the Adventures of Sexy Sam, Captain Calamari & Mr. Squiggles series.

Artists: Matthew Gindling & Melissa (Rohr) Gindling
Story and artwork © 2016 by Matthew Gindling and Melissa (Rohr) Gindling.

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Octopus Coloring Book

2/11/2016

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Octopus Coloring Book by Melissa Rohr
Octopus Coloring Book by Melissa Rohr
Enter the cephalopod's watery domain as you open this Octopus Coloring Book! Consisting of 20 whimsical octopi illustrations, this book will propel you to contemplate the curiosity of the octopus and a few of his favorite things.

-Includes 20 whimsical octopuses to color.
-Illustrations are printed on one side of the page.
-Book size: 8" by 10".
-22 pages, professional trade paperback bound book.
-Full-color cover, black and white inside pages.

20 unique character pages to color: Octopus with Balloons, Octopus & Jar, Octopus & Seaweed, Coconut Octopus, Octopus & Tophat, Spikey Octopus, Octopus and Deep Sea Helmet, Mimic Octopus, Octopus & Anchor, Octopus & Jellyfish, Octopus & Sandcastle, Vampire Octopus, Blue-ringed Octopus, Octopus & Ice Cream, Octopus & Seashell, Octopus & Treasure Chest, Octopus Mommy & Babies, Octopus with Coral, Inky Octopus, Octopus & Submarine.

Artist: Melissa (Rohr) Gindling
Artwork © 2016 by Melissa (Rohr) Gindling.

View this item in our shop, and on Etsy!
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Aquatic Coloring Book

2/8/2016

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Aquatic Coloring Book by Melissa Rohr
Aquatic Coloring Book by Melissa Rohr
Dive beneath the water and bring these animals to life as you color the sketches in this Aquatic Coloring Book. Consisting of 20 whimsical ocean and river animal illustrations, this book allows you to imagine the lives of these water-dwelling critters.

-Includes 20 whimsical ocean and river animals to color.
-Illustrations are printed on one side of the page.
-Book size: 8" by 10".
-22 pages, professional trade paperback bound book.
-Full-color cover, black and white inside pages.

20 unique illustrated aquatic animals to color: Sea Turtles, Lobster, Salamander, Seahorse, Bubbly Fish, Manatee, Dolphin, Marlin, Octopus, Frog on Lilly pads, Blue Whale, Seal, Jellyfish, Hammerhead Shark, Eel, Nautilus, Stingray, Platypus, Strange Fish, and Sea Otter.

Artist: Melissa (Rohr) Gindling
Artwork © 2016 by Melissa (Rohr) Gindling.

View this item in our shop, and on Etsy!
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Illustration of the Week: Pirate Octopus

7/26/2015

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pirate octopus with parrot
Caption this Pirate Octopus illustration!
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The Inky Octopus Summertime Giveaway

5/28/2015

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The Inky Octopus Summertime Giveaway Prizes
Grand Prize #1
Grand Prize #2
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
We have some fun goodies to give away in preparation for summer! The giveaway has ended. Winners will be announced shortly...

Six prize packs available:
  • Grand Prize #1: includes 3 art prints, 1 snail picture book, 2 octopus postcards, 1 snail bookmark, 1 Inky Octopus post-it notepad, 2 stickers, and 1 mini plush stingray.
  • Grand Prize #2: includes 3 art prints, 1 snail picture book, 2 octopus postcards, 1 snail bookmark, 1 Inky Octopus post-it notepad, 2 stickers, and 1 mini plush stingray.
  • 2nd Place: includes 2 art prints, 1 snail picture book, 2 octopus postcards, 1 snail bookmark, 1 Inky Octopus post-it notepad, 2 stickers, and 1 mini plush stingray.
  • 3rd Place: includes 2 octopus postcards, 1 octopus bookmark, 1 Inky Octopus post-it notepad, 2 stickers, and 1 mini plush stingray.
  • 4th Place: includes 2 octopus postcards, 1 octopus bookmark, 1 Inky Octopus post-it notepad, and 2 stickers.
  • 5th Place: includes 1 octopus postcard, 1 octopus bookmark, and 4 stickers.

RULES:
You must be 18 to participate. Open to residents of the United States only. No purchase necessary.
6 winners total will be chosen at random. Winners will be chosen by June 18, 2015, and will be notified through the email they provided on entry form. A list of winners will be available on The Inky Octopus website by 6/18/15. If first chosen winner(s) do not respond to notification email within 72 hours, a new winner will be chosen (at random). Please read complete rules here.

Use the entry box below to submit your entry:



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