The Accidental Octopus

The Accidental Octopus The Accidental Octopus is a small family-run art business. I create commissioned charcoal drawings of pets and people that honor connection.

I am lucky to have had the opportunity to capture sweet Stella and honor her memory. Thank you, Emily. 5x7 charcoal draw...
03/27/2026

I am lucky to have had the opportunity to capture sweet Stella and honor her memory. Thank you, Emily.
5x7 charcoal drawing matted and framed to an 8x10, commissioned. www.theaccidentaloctopus.com

This is our sweet dog Dream, keeping me company and waiting for me to stop cleaning. She is the absolute best ❤️
01/11/2026

This is our sweet dog Dream, keeping me company and waiting for me to stop cleaning. She is the absolute best ❤️

Thank you Megan for the opportunity to honor Lexi's memory. 8x10 charcoal drawing, matted and framed to an 11x14. Commis...
01/05/2026

Thank you Megan for the opportunity to honor Lexi's memory.

8x10 charcoal drawing, matted and framed to an 11x14. Commissioned.

I just shared my second drawing of Isabelle. I drew her four years ago as a baby and then again recently with her great ...
12/30/2025

I just shared my second drawing of Isabelle. I drew her four years ago as a baby and then again recently with her great grandmother. My first drawing of her with her mother is one of my all time favorite drawings. I'll share it again here. The joy in this photo feels like it has the power to stop time.

What an immense honor it was to draw these two beautiful souls together. Thank you, Emily, for the opportunity to captur...
12/30/2025

What an immense honor it was to draw these two beautiful souls together. Thank you, Emily, for the opportunity to capture your sweet girl again, and to honor Grandma Madelyn.

8x10 charcoal drawing, matted to an 11x14, commissioned.
www.theaccidentaloctopus.com

12/23/2025

I just finished my last drawing of the holiday rush! I can't share photos until after Christmas, but I am so happy to donate 10% of this season's people portrait proceeds to Shelter for Help in Emergency and the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Ten percent of pet portrait proceeds went to Dogs Deserve Better and the Wildlife Center of Virginia. I am in awe of the incredible work that these organizations are doing for the community and beyond!

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