Introducing the Lobster Collection
I’m so excited for this post! Today I’m introducing the Lobster Collection!
![Lobster collection of stationery and tea towels by Finding Silver Pennies](https://i0.wp.com/www.findingsilverpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Lobster-Collection-with-lobster-roll.jpg?resize=1000%2C1000&ssl=1)
You can shop the full lobster collection here. I can’t tell you how long I’ve wanted to add a lobster to the mix! Lobsters are a New England classic! During the summer months, well, actually all year around we love lobster rolls.
As many of you know, I grew up here in New England and I just really wanted a classic lobster illustration. I plan on turning this into a pattern too. So wallpaper and fabric will be coming soon.
Painting the Lobster
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I can’t tell you how many lobsters I’ve attempted over the years. This is my 4th this summer, but something clicked and I think I got it!
You can see painting one here on reels. I still wasn’t 100% happy with that one.
I thought I’d give it one more go and here’s the results.
In progress:
![In progress lobster](https://i0.wp.com/www.findingsilverpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Watercolor-Lobster-In-Progress.jpg?resize=904%2C1200&ssl=1)
I start with a pencil sketch and then I work in section. I like to wet the paper and apply paint while it’s wet. This is known as “wet on wet” technique. I love how the paint dances across the paper and it just feels so free. Then I go in and refine it adding details and applying darker shades of paint. Earlier this year I discovered Pyrrol Scarlet and I love using it with other paints in my little lobster. Shop more of my watercolor and art favorites here.
Here’s how he came out:
![Watercolor Lobster](https://i0.wp.com/www.findingsilverpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Lobster-Painting.jpg?resize=904%2C1200&ssl=1)
The Collection
The full collection is here and it includes:
- note cards
- list pads
- notepads
- stickers
- tea towels
- giclée prints
![Lobster list pads and hydrangeas](https://i0.wp.com/www.findingsilverpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Lobster-List-pads.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
All make great gifts if you live in New England, or dream of living here!
![Lobster tea towel in a room with shiplap](https://i0.wp.com/www.findingsilverpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Lobster-Collection.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&ssl=1)
I can’t wait to hear what you think of the collection!
Join Us
Oh, and before I forget, we’re popping up this August! We’d love to see you.
![Invite to a pop up at a gallery with a hydrangea illustration](https://i0.wp.com/www.findingsilverpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Afterglow-Pop-Up-square.jpeg?resize=800%2C800&ssl=1)
Next Thursday we’ll be popping up at Kjeld Mahoney’s Afterglow Gallery with our new kei truck!
![Kei Truck at Sunrise by the ocean](https://i0.wp.com/www.findingsilverpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Kei-Truck-Sunrise-Beach.jpg?resize=904%2C1200&ssl=1)
We’re also popping up Saturday, August 17th at 10am at Beautiful Horizon Home in Weymouth!