Tako Belle

Tako is Hawaiian for octopus 

Belle is French for beauty. 

Combined, they sound like the place where tastebud delight and gastric distress collide, but visually, Tako Belle is an explosion of color and texture. Emotionally and mentally, it is an exploration of taking up space, particularly in areas where you feel out of place. Though the textured tentacles are unexpected, their black and white simplicity bring balance to the loosely structured bouquet of vibrant blooms. 

Acrylic on canvas 

24x30”