About this artwork
A cheerful little octopus floats in the centre of the page, its round head tilted slightly and its face set in a simple, happy smile. Two small dark eyes, a gentle curved mouth and soft pink cheeks give it the charm of a favourite cuddly toy. A pale highlight on the dome of its head suggests a glossy, rounded shape.
From beneath, its arms spread outward in every direction, each one curling into a spiral at the tip and lined with rows of tiny suckers drawn in fine ink. The colours shift from arm to arm: sage green and warm sand near the body, flowing into terracotta and dusty blue towards the curls. The arrangement is symmetrical and balanced, almost like a decorative motif, set against plenty of warm off-white. Playful but never loud, this octopus nursery print is an original digital design by ITCLabStudio.
About Octopuses
Octopuses are soft-bodied sea creatures with eight flexible arms lined with suckers that can taste as well as grip. They have three hearts and blue blood, and because they have no bones, they can squeeze through astonishingly small gaps. Many octopuses can change both the colour and the texture of their skin in an instant, to blend in or to signal. They are also known for their intelligence, solving puzzles and even opening jars in aquariums.
How to style it
Brings a playful splash of colour to an under-the-sea nursery, a child's bathroom or an ocean-themed playroom. Pair it with the sea turtle and seal pup designs for a friendly ocean trio. Explore the full Woodland & Safari Nursery Art collection.
Choose your format
- Unframed Art Print on 250 gsm archival matte fine-art paper with a soft off-white tone. Ideal if you already have a frame.
- Natural Wood Frame with shatterproof acrylic glazing. Arrives assembled, ready to hang.
- Black Metal Frame, a slim matte-black aluminium frame with shatterproof acrylic glazing. Arrives assembled, ready to hang.
- Aluminium Print, printed directly onto a rigid 3 mm aluminium panel for a sleek, frameless look.
- Wood Print, printed directly onto a 2 cm wood panel for a warm, natural, gallery feel.
Sizes
Seven portrait sizes from 20 × 30 cm (8 × 12 in) to 50 × 70 cm (20 × 28 in). Not sure which one? Read our size guide.
Shipping
Free tracked shipping to most countries. Every print is made to order and produced close to you, in more than 30 countries across Europe, the UK, North America and Australia, which means shorter journeys and fewer surprises at the door. See shipping & returns.
Questions & answers
Is the octopus print too bright for a calm nursery?
No. Although it is cheerful, the colours are muted sage, sand, terracotta and dusty blue on warm off-white, so it adds fun without overwhelming a restful room. It is one of the more playful designs in a soft, calm collection.
Which room suits the octopus print best?
An ocean or under-the-sea nursery is its natural home, but it also works in a child's bathroom, a playroom or a coastal-style bedroom. Its symmetrical shape makes it a strong centre for a gallery of three.
Is a frame included?
Only if you choose a framed format. The Natural Wood Frame and Black Metal Frame options arrive assembled with acrylic glazing and are ready to hang. The Unframed Art Print arrives without a frame, and the Aluminium and Wood Prints need no frame at all.
Which size should I choose?
As a rule of thumb, choose art about two-thirds the width of the furniture beneath it. 50 × 70 cm makes a statement above a sofa or bed, 30 × 40 cm suits shelves, desks and gallery walls. Our size guide shows every size to scale.
How is my print made and shipped?
Each print is made to order for you, then shipped with tracking from a production partner close to your address. You receive the tracking link by email as soon as your order leaves production.
Specifications
| Format | Unframed Art Print, Natural Wood Frame, Black Metal Frame, Aluminium Print, Wood Print |
| Print Size | 20 × 30 cm / 8 × 12 in, 30 × 40 cm / 12 × 16 in, 30 × 45 cm / 12 × 18 in, 40 × 50 cm / 16 × 20 in, 40 × 60 cm / 16 × 24 in, 45 × 60 cm / 18 × 24 in, 50 × 70 cm / 20 × 28 in |
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