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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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View our line of printable coloring pages, now available on Etsy as instant downloads! Some of our most popular pages are included in our Octopus Coloring Pages Set, Woodland Coloring Pages Set, Bird Coloring Pages Set, and more. These digital downloads are great for birthday parties, play-dates, and more. View the entire collection here.

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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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.

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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.

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Caption this Pirate Octopus illustration!

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.

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Some of you may have already seen this video; it's one I created a couple years back for a class. It's a stop-motion animation about a whimsical octopus, with music by Matthew Gindling. It's a little silly, but hopefully it will make you smile!

Ingredients:
1 15.25 oz box of your favorite cake mix & the ingredients it requires
1 16 oz tub of icing (white or light-colored)
food coloring (blue works best)
gummy fruit slices or gumdrops
gummy worms
lollypops
a few chocolate chips

Directions:
1. Bake the cake mix according to the directions on the box for cupcakes. Let the cupcakes cook completely.

2. Mix a few drops of food coloring into the icing to make your favorite color. Ice the cupcakes.

3. Unwrap a lollypop. Carefully cut off the handle of the lollypop, leaving about 1 inch. Place the lollypop (stick down) into the center of the cupcake, making the octopus' head.

4. Place eight gummy worms around the head, forming the tentacles. If your gummy worms are two-toned, you may want to trim them down to one color.

5. Using a knife, cut two sections of a fruit slice or gumdrop, and mold them into circles. Stick the circles onto the lollypop head.

6. Melt a few chocolate chips. Using a toothpick, draw the chocolate onto the eyes for the octopus' pupils.

7. Enjoy your octopus cupcakes! For best taste, store for up to 24 hours.

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