Cephalotunes

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Beyond the Frame…

The octopus is one of the most compelling mysteries in neuroscience. Unlike our own centralized nervous systems, the majority of an octopus's neurons live in its arms. This means each limb can sense, react, and solve problems independently—their thoughts effectively move through the body as direct action.

When I sat down to draw this, the headphones felt like a necessary piece of irony. Octopuses don't "hear" as we do; they lack ears entirely, relying instead on specialized organs to translate the vibrations of the deep. Yet, looking at the texture of the skin and the independent curve of each tentacle, it feels as though they are listening to a frequency we can’t perceive.

The headphones represent that curiosity... the idea that there is a layer of the world—a rhythm or a vibration—that exists entirely beyond our human perception. This piece is a nod to that hidden soundtrack. It’s a study of an intelligence that doesn't need to speak to be profoundly present.

Framed Options and Sizes

Framing Options

Each print is available matted or unmatted, depending on how you want the work to live in your space.

Matted Frames

Matted prints provide visual breathing room and a clean, gallery-style presentation. The mat creates a subtle buffer between the artwork and the glass, which helps preserve the print over time and enhances depth and focus.

Artwork is matted to a specific inner image size
Outer frame dimensions remain consistent with the selected frame size
Ideal for collectors who prefer a classic, exhibition-style look

Unmatted Frames

Unmatted prints offer a more immediate, edge-forward presentation. The image fills more of the frame, creating a bolder visual presence—especially effective for contemporary interiors or minimal spaces.

Artwork is printed to fit the selected frame size directly
No mat border between image and frame
A more modern, uninterrupted presentation

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Print Resolution & Image Quality

All prints are produced at high resolution, ensuring sharp detail and tonal fidelity across sizes. DPI values below are approximate and reflect the effective print resolution at each size.

Approximate DPI — Matted Frames

9x12 frame matted to 6x8: 1250 DPI
11×14 frame matted to 8×10: 1100 DPI
12×16 frame matted to 8.5×11: 1070 DPI
16×20 frame matted to 11×14: 970 DPI
18×24 frame matted to 16×20: 680 DPI
24×30 frame matted to 18×24: 550 DPI

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Approximate DPI — Unmatted Frames

8.5x11 inch frame: 1200 DPI
9x12 inch frame: 1076 DPI
11×14 inch frame: 980 DPI
12x16 inch frame: 840 DPI
16x20 inch frame: 680 DPI
18x24 inch frame: 560 DPI
24x30 inch frame: 450 DPI

Note: DPI values above industry standards ensure clarity even at close viewing distances. Larger formats are optimized for normal viewing ranges, where visual sharpness remains exceptional.