The Octopus Triptych -A DIY Art Project Idea

Tackle this extraordinary knock off art project -the octopus triptych.

octopus triptych
The Octopus Triptych is an impressive piece of art, seen at Adore Magazine.

octopus triptych print Lord Bodner
The original octopus triptych is a copperplate engraving by Lord Bodner and was published in 1826 in London as part of a series studying creatures of the deep. Here are two DIY versions of the octopus triptych.

octopus clip art illustration
Both DIY projects are using the Free Octopus Clip Art from The Graphics Fairy.

free diy octopus triptych
The picture was printed out on 6 pages in 11x17 format. You can find the tutorial at The Southern State of Mind.

octopus art above sofa
The octopus triptych is hung over an Old Window Frame above the sofa.

DIY octopus triptych on wood panels
This approach is different. Three separate images were created from the same graphic, printed out poster size Kinko's. The graphic of this octopus triptych was painted blue, then glued onto wood panels from Home Depot, sealed with a clear coat. You find all the details at 1922 House. Note:

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