Just Finished This Maine Live Red Lobster Watercolor Painting

Just wanted to share with you all my latest watercolor painting. I have been searching for a great red Lobster photo for 2 years now. I new that Mr. Blue needed a buddy! 

Mr. Blue Original is Sold but Prints are available!

While I was hanging out on instragram trying to figure the whole who to follow and all that techy stuff, I ran across a beautiful piece of jewelry Maine jewelry shop called WattsinMaine. While scrolling through her amazing Maine inspired gold necklaces and bracelets I saw this Lobster shot!

They were so kind when I asked for permission to use their photo as my reference! 

Original Photo by watts in maine

I started out with a sketch and added Masking fluid to keep the area white.

The claw was next, there are so many color! I used a wet into wet technique to layer them. The first wash was a light orange, red, with a bit of purple in the darker areas. Once that was dry I did the same steps, but chose a darker shade of each.

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I decided to piece out the big guy, almost like I would if I were eating him LOL!

Claws first and the tail last. 

I find all these color details too over whelming, so I didn't want to punch in the color everywhere at once. This helps to keep my mind at rest....I painted one section at a time as to not get overwhelmed by the whole thing, plus I could see all the variations of color in each small section.

Maine Red Lobster Art

Finally I finished the body and tail and then tweaked the eyes a bit more. I wanted it to seem like he was looking right at you (DON'T EAT ME). My big dilemma was do I leave the background white? I love Mr. Blue's white background...as I was able to Photoshop him into other background colors.

Prints are now available in Acrylic, Canvas or Framed, plus they have shower curtains, pillows, and totes....cool huh! My son wants the shower curtain for the bathroom!

Looking forward to looking for a Calico Lobster next...so if you have any pictures to share with me, please send me a email!!!

 I have a number of youtube video's with free previews and if you sign up for my newsletter I offer specials on my website for online watercolor and Alcohol Ink classes. They are beginner classes.

~Happy Painting

Kellie

Day 4 of 30 in 30 - Maine Lobster Art

Original ACEO Collectable Atlantic Lobster coastal Maine Art 
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Hey, isn't this little guy the cutest, or not? I just want you to know that I love lobster, but absolutely CAN NOT see them before, or during the boil faze!! I've only eaten two this summer, we'll see if I can fit in another round before the winter hits - who's with me?!

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Maine Lobster you won't believe what you can order now!

 Look what we have here! I just downloaded my images of the Rare Mr. Blue Lobster on line, we are now offering lots of fun things like this. Plus more images are available in Totes, Pillows, Phone Covers and more. Stop over to Kellie Chasse Fine Art and see what other Maine images we offer!

 Look at these awesome totes for the summer or a gift - Pick one up now!
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Kellie Chasse,
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1 (207) 558-2427

SOLD! Thirty Paintings in 30 Days - Day 28

 Crazy little lobster!

Update: SOLD

I opted for a little fun today with my painting.  It's another small 2x3"

painting done with Watercolor/Gouache and some pen ink.

I think he would be adorable in a kids book! He's not my normal

detailed painting - but he sure was fun!