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The Island Octopus™ was founded in 2021 by husband-wife team Matt and Melissa Gindling. Our online store offers aquatic art, fun apparel, coloring books, handcrafted incense, beach gifts, souvenirs, and more. Our goal is to bring tropical beauty and whimsical fun to your everyday!
Our artistic journey began in St. Louis, Missouri in 2011. Throughout the past 11 years, we’ve both enjoyed creating artwork, books, incense, and other unique products. Most of the designs you see in the store were created by Matt and Melissa. Our original products (artwork, prints, cards, books, incense, shirts) are designed in Fort Myers, Florida and printed in the United States. We have endless ideas for new designs, including apparel, tropical flora & fauna-themed artwork, incense blends, and more.
Join us as we share our love of the natural world and artwork! Keep up with our journey by joining our email newsletter, subscribing on Patreon, following us on social media (links in footer), joining us at a pop-up event in southwest Florida, or browsing the products in our online shop.
For additional details, photos, or questions please contact Melissa at Melissa (at) IslandOctopus.com.
Our artistic journey began in St. Louis, Missouri in 2011. Throughout the past 11 years, we’ve both enjoyed creating artwork, books, incense, and other unique products. Most of the designs you see in the store were created by Matt and Melissa. Our original products (artwork, prints, cards, books, incense, shirts) are designed in Fort Myers, Florida and printed in the United States. We have endless ideas for new designs, including apparel, tropical flora & fauna-themed artwork, incense blends, and more.
Join us as we share our love of the natural world and artwork! Keep up with our journey by joining our email newsletter, subscribing on Patreon, following us on social media (links in footer), joining us at a pop-up event in southwest Florida, or browsing the products in our online shop.
For additional details, photos, or questions please contact Melissa at Melissa (at) IslandOctopus.com.
News:
March 6, 2022: The Island Octopus Presents the Animals of Sanibel Coloring Book
June 7, 2022: The Island Octopus to Host Meet a Mermaid Event
October 1, 2023: October 29, 2023 - Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
June 7, 2022: The Island Octopus to Host Meet a Mermaid Event
October 1, 2023: October 29, 2023 - Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
Coverage and Events:
March 15, 2022: Community House Hosting Arts & Crafts Fair (Santiva Chronicle)
April 8, 2022: Last Art Fair of the Season (Island Sun)
June 5, 2023: Sanibel Library Offers Mix of Programs (Sanibel Captiva Island Reporter)
July 26, 2023: Sanibel Library Offers Mix of Programs (Sanibel Captiva Island Reporter)
April 8, 2022: Last Art Fair of the Season (Island Sun)
June 5, 2023: Sanibel Library Offers Mix of Programs (Sanibel Captiva Island Reporter)
July 26, 2023: Sanibel Library Offers Mix of Programs (Sanibel Captiva Island Reporter)
