The intelligent, independent, creative octopus is a surprisingly symbolic animal. Not only are they beautiful, swirly and interesting, but they are also symbols of:
 
Will
Focus
Magic
Reason
Illusion
Defense
Mystery
Strategic
Potential
Knowing
Diversity
Creativity
Flexibility
Expansion
Complexity
Intelligence
Adaptability
Insatiability
Unpredictability
 
Info borrowed from http://www.whats-your-sign.com/octopus-animal-symbolism.html. Check it out. It's an awesome page. 
 
10"x10"
Back has name of painting, artist and artist signature.
Shipped USPS in a bubble wrap envelope