Octopus vs Ship : Thaumoctopus Mimicus, original mixed media painting

Octopus Vs Ship : Thaumoctopus Mimicus (Mimic Octopus)
mixed media on 8 x 10 inch canvas
frame made from reclaimed lobster traps

Rescued from storage among hundreds of out-of-vogue replica painting, I gave this these original oil painting a fun make-over by painting in a Thaumoctopus Mimicus octopus “playing” with a passing ship. 

Framed made with reclaimed wood from lobster traps I beach combed in Nova Scotia. 

Check out my reels to see how this was made! Instagram : @upcycled_vintage_art

My Upcycled Vintage pieces are inspired by damaged artwork and discarded prints. My aim is to encourage an appreciation of older styles of artwork by respectfully refreshing the colours and adding playful elements.