Octopuses share a very peculiar feature that, despite quickly catching observers’ attention, is rarely spoken of… their eyes. Yes! They are round, prominent, and reveal their relentless curiosity. Taking our star student, the Octopus vulgaris, as a reference here, we will review this intriguing organ from the inside out to better understand how octopus’ eyes…
Hey, y’all! I would love to introduce you to Dreamy Dani- one of the newest designs from our new collection, “Sweet Treats.” Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how Dreamy Dani was created and what octopus species (and ice cream flavor) inspired her look! Listen- Dani is a complex girl… she’s doesn’t do boring. One flavor…
Howdy Nation! In today’s post, we are going to be featuring our ‘Artist Spotlight’ of the week: Josh Brooke Coté. Josh is an expert when it comes to wire sculptures- and this octopus piece really says it all. He is here to give us a closer look at how he created this octopus art sculpture…
Have you ever heard of the Glass Octopus? Nope, not an octopus sculpture made of glass. This is a very much alive, SEE-THROUGH octopus that floats along the currents deep below the ocean’s surface. We‘ve known of this glorious creature for over 100 years… so why are they just NOW going viral on the internet?…
Howdy Nation! In today’s post, we are going to be featuring our ‘Artist Spotlight’ of the week: Rafael Vallaperde. Rafael shows his love for octopuses by creating works of art using CGI programs! He is here today to walk us through his process and show us a few of his octopus-inspired images. Meet Rafael Vallaperde!…
Out of roughly 120 species of Cuttlefish in the world, the one from down under is the biggest of them all. The Giant Australian Cuttlefish, Sepia apama, lives fast and dies young, leading an extraordinary life during its short 1 to 2-year lifespan. These remarkable creatures have skin with a higher resolution than an iPhone…
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