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!!!

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~Happy Painting

Kellie

Thirty Paintings in 30 Days - Day Eleven "Old Barn"

 I'm not sure if I'm completely finished with this one - I may go back to it. 

The beginning stages from last night.

Here is the original photo from Billy (thanks for the reference photo)!

SOLD - Portland Headlight Lighthouse, Maine - Original Watercolor

Portland Headlight Lighthouse

8x10 White Mat

SOLD

"I'll Follow You" - A True Creative Piece

"I'll Follow You"

Wasn't sure where I was heading with this one - it's a true creative oil piece. Found myself working on the background days ago and then sat with it for many more before deciding what to do with it.

Even as I painted I had no plan...just knew there were more Islands and reflections to come.

My hubby called this one EPIC - And that's a compliment! Where does this one bring you?

My son snapped a picture of me carrying it to my 3 season room to dry! Give's you a good idea of the size.

I called this painting "I'll Follow You" - because that's what I found myself doing as I painted. I followed the brush and my feelings and it slowly appeared on my canvas.

Have a great day - and thanks for stopping by my Blog!

Day 8 Resting Mallard Duck

Day 8 of 30 paintings in 30 Days

Rolling along on Day 8 of the second 30 day challenge in 2 months...and it has really become second nature for me to paint daily. The only problem for me is coming up with things to paint, so the PMP (paint my photo) site has been great for me. I found this beautiful Mallard Duck by Nicola B as my reference photo.

Really trying to work on my wet on wet technique since I tend to want to paint every feather I see!

  "Resting Mallard Duck" 

$100

  5x7" Watercolor on 140 Cold Press
Special thanks to Nicola B for the Reference photo.

#mallard #duck #bird #Maineteam #maine #nature #animals #green #pond

Baxter State Park New England Morning - Picture it

Baxter state park  in the morning....No, I'm not there but sure wish I could be. Could you imagine having a log cabin right here on the water? Wonder if anyone would ever take that view for granted?

Our family has been watching the show on Netflix called "Alaska the last frontier" from the Discovery Channel. They live on a Homestead...and it's a hard but rewarding life. It's been really interesting watching how they live. I could see myself doing some of it....but I'm a creature of comfort.

I can picture myself in a little log cabin with a fireplace...but I'd need WiFi and a few more necessities to make it work for me!

Have A Lovely Morning....

 "Morning"

Original Watercolor

Soft grays and blue
Matted 8x10

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Craft Fair Next Weekend

Fun with acrylics again today!

Painted some Northern Maine Pine Trees with snow. Opted for a light teal background to pop the trees out and I really love the abstract feel I got. 

Getting ready for the craft fair next weekend...not really sure what to expect since this will be my first one. I know...it's taken me years to sell my work other than online. I'm a shy person by nature and I've really liked hiding behind the computer.

But the time has come for me to get out there and talk to folks one on one! So wish me luck and if you have any experience either as a buyer or seller at a craft fair - I would love to hear your thoughts!

5x7" Acrylic on Canvas

5x7" Acrylic on Canvas 

I painted all the sides of the canvas as well. Thanks to my online artist friend Caren! She has some lovely work in acrylics and she's from MAINE too! Stop in a check out her work if you have the chance you can follow her on facebook! 

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Three Amigos - Red Garden Vine Tomatoes

Have you ever planted a fresh tomato garden? I did my very first time a few years back. Watching them grow from a little yellow flower was amazing, but eating them was even better! Since we moved this summer I wasn't able to do a garden (sad face) so it's certainly good to have friends that did!

 

I was over to a friends house the other day for a quick visit and managed to snag myself a few ripe garden tomatoes right off the vine! We had a frost  a few days later....I hope she managed to grab the rest! There is nothing like fresh garden tomatoes!

Feeling sad that I didn't have more...so I captured them forever in a painting! :) Until next summer folks....Looking forward to planting after the long cold Maine winter. According to the Farmers Almanac it's going to be a fun one!

"THREE AMIGOS"

Red Garden Tomatoes

$100

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Painting Number 38 "Autumn Reflections"

   "Autumn Reflections"

  11 x 14 Watercolor/Gouache on 140 Arches Cold Press

Just want you all to know that I was so scared to show you all the original photograph! As I'm creating the post (such a typical thing I hope) I'm analyzing the painting more and seeing a few more things I could change. But I am going to leave it alone, I promise! 

I wanted to step out side of my comfort zone with a few larger paintings this year and Autumn reflections was a challenge for me. Not only is the size larger than my norm, but there is a lot going on in this one. When I first looked at the photograph I had no idea how difficult it would be to achieve the look I wanted. Took me longer than what was anticipated, but very happy with the outcome.
 


My cousin Valerie sent me the original photograph via Facebook. She thought it might be  something that I would enjoy painting - Thanks Valerie....you were so right! I love it when folks send me interesting pictures!
 

 ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH BY CANDI

So here's the original photograph taken by Candi at the Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, MA. She certainly has an eye! This is just so cool! Love the warm reflections in the water. You can see the leaves drifting along..no care in the world.

I'm off to drift along and enjoy my family time.......enjoy your weekend everyone!


 
~Kellie

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"SKY DANCE" Newest Mood Painting ~ Colorful Abstract

  "Northern Lights"

  *8 x 10" Watercolor/Gouache

Playing with my abstract side again today. What do you think... too crazy? I paint what I feel and you just never know with me. Reminded some of my clients of the Northern Lights when I posted it on my  Kellie Lynn Art Facebook Page.

Speaking of facebook, I got some great ideas for names when I posted the picture of it and decided on one of my favorites by Michele called SKY DANCE! She said "Looks like energy from land is dancing up to the sky and twirling away." Of course my favorite part about this piece would have to be the sky, it has a endless possibilities.

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~Kellie

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Day 26 Of Daily Painting Challenge "THE PATH" 8x10 - SOLD

  "The Path"

SOLD

8x10 Watercolor/Gouache/Ink

 

Day 26/30 of our Daily Painting Challenge.


Looking up through the trees at night make you realize that the world is such a big place, it is so breathe taking and magical! My favorite place to star gaze is at our family camp in Northern Maine. We are miles away from the lights of the city and the stars just are AMAZING! So I hope you take the time out of your busy schedules and look up at the sky tonight and know that there are amazing things out there! Have a great night my friends!

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Daily Painting 21 "ACADIA, MAINE"

 

 

"Acadia, Maine"

5x7 Watercolor/Gouache/Ink

Day 21/30 of our Daily Painting Challenge.

Maine's Acadia rocky coast, such a classic New England scene.
My painting time is getting later and later it would seem. Just finished this one up and it's now 7pm. Coastal Maine is my comfort zone and since time was limited I went for it!

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Daily Painting - Day 14 "REID STATE PARK" Georgetown, Maine

"REID STATE PARK"

Georgetown, Maine

8x10 Watercolor/Gouache 

Day 14/30 of our Painting Challenge

Reid State Park in Georgetown, Maine. Looks like we still have a little snow left on the ground, even with this lovely 59 degree weather. Of course if you aren't from the cold states you may think this isn't so great, but here in Maine, this is VERY warm.

*Reference Photo by Benjamin Williamson.


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