Black and white octopus illustration with swirling tentacles and kanji seal on cream background

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Octopus Wall Art | Black and White Nautical Poster

This octopus wall art features a bold black ink-style illustration of an octopus with a bottle-shaped head and swirling side tentacles. A square seal with kanji characters sits at the base, while the cream background and thick black lines create a strong graphic contrast. The design reads as a nautical poster with a Japanese ink print influence.

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Size

Supplied unframed — every size fits standard off-the-shelf frames.

270gsm gallery-grade satin — vivid colour, no glare
Printed to order — on a 12-colour Mimaki press
Rolled & packaged by hand — in a protective tube

The story behind the print

This octopus wall art features a bold black ink-style illustration of an octopus with a bottle-shaped head and swirling side tentacles. A square seal with kanji characters sits at the base, while the cream background and thick black lines create a strong graphic contrast. The design reads as a nautical poster with a Japanese ink print influence.

The composition is centred and vertical, with the tentacles curling outward in symmetrical spirals. The monochrome palette keeps the focus on line work and silhouette, making it suitable for coastal, gallery wall, or minimalist interiors. The kanji seal adds a typographic detail that distinguishes it from standard sea life prints.

This unframed paper print is produced to order in the UK on 270 gsm premium satin paper using a 12-colour Mimaki UCJV300-160 printer with authentic Mimaki OEM inks. It is rolled and packaged by hand and is available in multiple sizes through the Size selector. The octopus illustration and kanji seal remain the central visual elements.

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Poster details

Printing12-colour Mimaki UCJV300-160
Paper270gsm premium satin finish
InksAuthentic Mimaki OEM inks
FormatUnframed paper print
ProductionPrinted to order
PackagingRolled & packaged by hand

Questions, answered

What does the octopus in this print look like?

The octopus has a bottle-shaped head with two small eye markings and eight tentacles. The side tentacles curl into tight spirals, while the lower tentacles hang in wavy lines.

What is the square symbol at the bottom of the artwork?

The square symbol is a seal containing kanji characters, placed centrally below the octopus. It forms part of the black ink-style design.

What colours are used in this octopus print?

The artwork uses black line work on a cream or off-white background. The palette is monochrome with no additional colours.

Is the octopus design symmetrical?

The composition is broadly symmetrical, with the head centred and the tentacles curling outward on both sides. The lower tentacles vary slightly in length and curve.

Is the print supplied with a frame?

No, the frame is not included. The print is supplied unframed.

What paper is used?

The print is produced on 270 gsm premium satin paper.

Where is the print produced?

It is printed to order in the UK.

How is it printed?

It is printed with a 12-colour Mimaki UCJV300-160 printer using authentic Mimaki OEM inks.

How is it packaged?

Each print is rolled and packaged by hand.

What sizes are available?

Available sizes are those shown in the Size selector.

Is this print supplied with a frame?

No — the print is supplied unframed so you can choose a frame that suits your space. All sizes match standard off-the-shelf frames.

What kind of paper is used?

Every print uses gallery grade 270gsm premium satin paper — a heavyweight stock with a soft sheen that keeps colours vivid without glare, printed with authentic Mimaki OEM inks.

How is my print produced?

Each print is produced to order and quality-checked before dispatch.

How is the print packaged?

Each print is individually rolled and packaged by hand in a rigid protective tube for dispatch.

Can I choose different sizes?

Yes — metric, A-series and imperial sizes are available for every print. Open the size selector above to see every option with its price, shown to scale.

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About us

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Octopus Wall Art | Black and White Nautical Poster
£6.99