Cape Porpoise Buddies, 6 x 6 " oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry
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Several years ago, I read a fascinating book by Trevor Corson, The Secret Life Of Lobsters, how fishermen and scientists are unraveling the mysteries of our favorite crustacean. I have loved Maine and everything about it since I spent summers there as a child.
When I am there, I try to eat lobster at every meal, beginning with a lobster omelet for breakfast.
It is my favorite food, and although my mother and grandmother made every known lobster recipe, from Thermidor to Newburg, to lobster bisque and lobster salad, I prefer steamed lobster with just a little lemon.
I have painted quite a few of these beauties and it always makes me happy seeing their beautiful color and form.
I never could get into lobster. Of course, I'm not much of a seafood eater to begin with. And lobsters always look like monsters from the deep, but you captured them well. I don't know why, but I've always loved the part of the movie, Julie & Julia, where she has to cook lobsters. ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Dave, you are one of the early posters like me and our paintings always land in close proximity. I enjoy seeing your work. Thanks for commenting. I love Julia and I can't believe I still have not seen that movie- gotta do that soon and look for that scene.
DeleteEye-catching! Love how you handled the subject, Fay. Great painting!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, June. I love this photo of you in your apron, very cute!
DeleteI think I need more time to see everyone's blogs more often.
Love these!I've been going through your blog and your work is really strong. The 30 day challenge is quite the experience isn't it?
ReplyDeleteYou made my day, Anne. Thanks for your comment. Yes, this is quite an experience and has been a fun intensity after my lack of painting time toward the end of 2012.
DeleteI follow a lot of New England bloggers and I think your work may have appeared on one of their blogs, or maybe your name and a link. Anyway, I really like your work.
The rich reds and orange-reds are positively sumptuous in this perfectly composed painting!
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