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

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:

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: