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About the artwork
Unique glow-in-the-dark Octopus miniature. This actual size blue-ringed octopus is one the smallest and deadliest in the world. A single blue-ringed octopus bite delivers a venomous neurotoxin 1000 times more powerful than cyanide. I decided to use glow in the dark paints to emphasise the chromatophores which are the thousands of colour changing cells that octopuses use for camouflage or as a warning for predators. These sea creatures also like hiding in dark rocks and caves. Light fast 3* Faber Castell watercolour pencils and phosphorous blue Pebeo paint have been used to preserve the artwork. Due to the use of phosphorous (non-toxic glow acrylic) paint the artwork will need to be ‘charged’ in direct sunlight to see the full effect of the glow paint. Alternatively a UV light can also be used. This octopus is displayed in a contemporary white frame. The piece would be perfect for the office, alcove, hallway or a gift for any Cephalopod enthusiast and can be mixed and matched with other artworks. The artwork comes ready to hang and securely packaged with certificate of authenticity.Blue Ringed Octopus
Artwork code
920-46324
Artist: Briony Howell
£100.00 Free UK Delivery
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Delivery time: 3-5 working days
- Size: 17.8 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm (7 x 5 x 1 inches)
- Watercolour pencil and Acrylic on paper
- One-Off / Ready to Send
- Framed
About the artwork
Unique glow-in-the-dark Octopus miniature. This actual size blue-ringed octopus is one the smallest and deadliest in the world. A single blue-ringed octopus bite delivers a venomous neurotoxin 1000 times more powerful than cyanide. I decided to use glow in the dark paints to emphasise the chromatophores which are the thousands of colour changing cells that octopuses use for camouflage or as a warning for predators. These sea creatures also like hiding in dark rocks and caves. Light fast 3* Faber Castell watercolour pencils and phosphorous blue Pebeo paint have been used to preserve the artwork. Due to the use of phosphorous (non-toxic glow acrylic) paint the artwork will need to be ‘charged’ in direct sunlight to see the full effect of the glow paint. Alternatively a UV light can also be used. This octopus is displayed in a contemporary white frame. The piece would be perfect for the office, alcove, hallway or a gift for any Cephalopod enthusiast and can be mixed and matched with other artworks. The artwork comes ready to hang and securely packaged with certificate of authenticity.Buy with 0% Finance
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Briony Howell
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Briony Howell is an artist and illustrator living in Brighton, East Sussex. She graduated from De Montfort University with a Fine Art degree in 2007 and has participated in exhibitions in London and Brighton and Suffolk. Briony captures in pencil and paint all things interesting. She enjoys observing the world of nature in as much detail as possible. Textures and colours help to bring narrative and weight to the subject matter. Her love of textures and nature has also inspired her ‘Fantastic Beasts’ series, drawing all sorts of animals in as much detail as possible. Education: 2007 BA Hons Fine Art De Monfort University, Leicester UK Exhibitions: July 2019 -Present EJR Creative, Grange Barn Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK Group show... (see more)
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