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The Island Octopus™ was founded in 2021 by husband-wife team Matt and Melissa Gindling. Our store in Bell Tower (Fort Myers, Florida) 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. Many 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 made in the United States. In our retail store, we also carry a selection beach gifts from other designers we admire.
Realizing our dream of opening a physical location has allowed us to focus on our artistic endeavors and give our creations a home. It also provides a larger studio space for creating and displaying new artwork, and gives you an inside look into the creative process. 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), visiting our retail location in Fort Myers, or browsing the products in our online shop.
For additional details 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. Many 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 made in the United States. In our retail store, we also carry a selection beach gifts from other designers we admire.
Realizing our dream of opening a physical location has allowed us to focus on our artistic endeavors and give our creations a home. It also provides a larger studio space for creating and displaying new artwork, and gives you an inside look into the creative process. 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), visiting our retail location in Fort Myers, or browsing the products in our online shop.
For additional details please contact Melissa at Melissa (at) IslandOctopus.com.
Recent News:
Coverage and Events:
March 9, 2022: The Island Octopus to Open at Bell Tower (Fort Myers Florida Weekly)
March 15, 2022: Community House Hosting Arts & Crafts Fair (Santiva Chronicle)
April 8, 2022: Last Art Fair of the Season (Island Sun)
March 15, 2022: Community House Hosting Arts & Crafts Fair (Santiva Chronicle)
April 8, 2022: Last Art Fair of the Season (Island Sun)
