Check out the incredible authentic Maine wooden lobster ...Dorothy is an oil painter –landscapes and still lifes – born in Baltimore and currently resides in Florida. She recently

Check out the incredible authentic Maine

wooden lobster buoys (below) created by local

artists. We will be auctioning the buoys off

LIVE on August 3rd!

If you’d like to place a silent bid prior to this event

please call or email Bobbi Billings at

[email protected] or (207) 367-2708.

Please include your full name, phone number, buoy #

& artist of your selection with your bid.

Once you have submitted a bid, you will be kept

apprised of the current bid status via email

and may elect to continue bidding or pass.

Bidding on each buoy starts at $100 and all bids

close on Sunday, August 2nd at 5pm.

CHECK BACK OFTEN AS NEW BUOYS ARE

ADDED!

1. “Sailor’s Delight”By Alyssa Miller

“Alyssa is an 18 year old who has been visiting her

grandmother in Stonington her whole life. Alyssa is

a nursing student at the University of Vermont and

enjoys painting in her spare time.”

3. “Old Man of the Sea”By Anne Williams, Salty Spinners Handspun Wearables

“Combined in this buoy is Anne’s love of the sea as

well as her love for her sheep. The wonderful curly

wool is in its natural state from her endangered

Cotswold sheep. His hat and scarf are handspun from

her wool passion.”

2. “Garden PartyBy Amy Real“Garden Party was inspired by Amy’s fun

outside gatherings of friends and family

during the summer in Maine. The name

comes from an old Ricky Nelson song

about him being booed off the stage at

Madison Square Garden when he appeared

in his new image with ‘long hair and bell

bottoms.’”

5. “Peaceful Isles Among Chaos”By Erin Booker

“Crème sky A place of peace

Bring me by Surrounded by chaos

My little isle Bring me by my little isle

Among the tide. Among the tide.

The painting on this buoy is inspired by the rocks of

Belle-Isle.”

4. “Oceanside Chickens”By Siggi Saradunn“The buoy is inspired by the chickens roaming near PERC

when Siggi delivered last year's buoy. The girl with the

chicken is a copy of an oil portrait at painted at

Harwood's. While decorating the buoy, she thought of

George Boyce, Sr, and Leroy Weed, two Stonington

lobstermen and others. She respects their response to

the call of the sea and how hard the fishermen have to

work, under the best and worst of circumstances.”

6. “A Mariners Tail”By Philip Anderson“Phil is a native of Massachusetts who lives in Virginia

and has spent his entire career serving his country as a

U.S. Marine and more recently supporting the

Department of Homeland Security. His greatest

passions besides the Boston Red Sox are collecting

nautical antiques and creating unique “folk art” works.

He aspires to one day leave the Washington DC rat race

and live full-time in his house in Stonington.”

7. Christmas Cove RosesBy Dorothy Sherwood

Dorothy is an oil painter – landscapes and still lifes –

born in Baltimore and currently resides in Florida.

She recently completed a landscape of Christmas

Cove featuring pink roses in the foreground and thus

had the idea for this buoy!

8. Dreaming of ShellsBy Robin Taylor

Shells, in various colors and shapes, adorn this

beautifully hand-crafted buoy which would be the

perfect addition to any island home.

9. SquidBy Julie Reed

“Most Maine squid are shy, elusive creatures, but

this little guy has come out to party! He has even

brought his own lunch! This buoy is hand knit from

wool.”

10. “Sally Stonington”By Kerry Hopkins

“Kerry made his buoy into a fish during all the

winter storms this past year! She enjoyed the

project very much and hopes you enjoy her fish!”

11. “Fishermen's Dogs”By Betty Heanssler“One thing Betty has noticed about fishermen is their

relationship with their pets, namely their dogs. Some go on

the boats with their owners, but some have to stay at home

and wait. Such is the case with Sophie, Betty’s wire fox

terrier. She would ride on and in anything that moved, but if

she had to wait she did it with patience, day after day. Here's

to the dogs that love their fishermen, and wait for them.”

12. “Belle”By Karen Meisenheimer

“Belle is a mermaid, plunging the depths of the sea,

watching out for all the fisher people who work in the

waters she loves so very much. Belle hopes there will

always be abundance for those who make their living

in the sea. This buoy has been waterproofed to

withstand outdoor summer weather.”

13. “Barnyard Melody”By Paula Dougherty

“Paula photographed the red barn, cows, pigs, sheep,

white horse and haystacks at different farms along

the roadside in her new county of residence, Waldo

County, Maine. Snippets of autumn skies fill the air

and distant, awesome mountains. Materials used

were acrylic, marker, white acrylic ink, and varnish

topcoat. Buoy may be sunlight-sensitive.”

14. “Historical Waters”By Marcie Amory

“This buoy is water color on parchment paper with

shells, dichroic and float glass.”

15. “Lupines”By Deena SchnitmanDeena’s buoy is made with paste paper. Paste paper is

always exciting as it offers her endless opportunities to

explore both color and design. Her designs are

inspired by primitive art, ornamental motifs and the

patterns, textures and colors found in nature. Her

inspiration for this buoy came from her love of

Stonington and lupines.

17. “Lupines”By Carol Douglas“A native of Buffalo, NY, Carol has recently

relocated her teaching studio to Rockport, ME after

several seasons teaching and working in mid-coast.

She has taught workshops and shown in galleries

nationally. She studied with Nicki Orbach, Cornelia

Foss, and Joseph Peller at Art Students League in

New York among others.”

16. “Maine Lighthouse”By Colleen Burgess

“Colleen’s inspiration came in the middle of the night. She

got up and painted an ocean and island scene. She is

thankful to live in such a beautiful island town, Stonington.

Although she enjoys art herself, she is most proud of her

daughter Shari Ciomei, who has become a self taught artist

and has her own art gallery in Stonington – Shari is also a

contributing artist to this buoy auction.”

18. Hound DogBy Bert Yankielun“Need a faithful friend? He doesn’t bark, fetch

or do other tricks, but he clearly understands the

command: “STAY!” He doesn’t have to be fed

or walked and never wanders away. His ear-to-

ear grin will always cheer you up and is

guaranteed to evoke a smile even from the most

confirmed sour-puss.”

19. “Lupine Garden”By Sandi Cirillo“This buoy was inspired by the many, many lupines

that bloom in Sandi’s yard each year. She made a wind

chime to capture what she believes is the sound of

lupines blowing in a gentle wind. Soothing and restful

music, combined with vibrant floral art, were her goals

in creating this one-of-a-kind art piece. The wind

chime has been waterproofed to withstand outdoor

summer weather.”

20. Carved LobsterBy Chessell McGee

“This buoy was created in the middle of this year’s

long winter. While carving it Chessell was dreaming of

eating lobster by the seashore in August during her

annual visit to Stonington!”

21. “New Fish”By Dottie Hayes

Dottie, an artist from Sedgwick, has been a

supporter of Penobscot East for many years. This

year she created a pastel colored, abstract fish buoy

for your enjoyment!

22. “Fish Wish”By Bill Hawthorne

“Created using two buoys…fileted. The buoys felt

stuck and dreamed of becoming a free swimming

fish. Their dream came true, except for an

unexpected herniated disk.”

23. Pumpkin Island LighthouseBy Janice Olsen

“Janice lives in Deer Isle. She likes to do what she

can to help the lobster fishing industry as it’s such a

vital part of the community.… and Bobbi Ann

nagged her to paint a buoy!”

24. “The Wonderful World of Disney”By John Veazie“Once again John’s love for Disney has inspired him to

create this airbrush silhouette creation honoring Walt

Disney and some of his early characters. There are twelve

in all , how many can you guess correctly? The cast on this

buoy are Tinkerbell, Jiminy Cricket, Dumbo, Mary Poppins,

Cheshire cat, Alice, Cinderella , Bambi, Timothy (Dumbo's

friend ), the white rabbit (from Alice in wonderland) , Walt

Disney and Mickey Mouse!”

25. “Puffins Galore”By Paula Dougherty

“In their glory - restored to Maine 's islands -Thanks

to Dr. Stephen Kress and his team of believers.

Conservation helps keep it that way. The buoy

celebrates these efforts. Materials used were acrylic,

marker, white acrylic ink, and varnish topcoat. Buoy

may be sunlight-sensitive.”

26. From Lobster Boat a Whale is SeenBy Debbi ChanThe whale and fishing boat is actually ink/watercolor.

Debbi used her Chinese pigments and they have

awesome staining power. Debbi doesn't know about

lobster trapping but this was a morning out for

lobsters.

Photo upcoming!

27. Boya de la LangostaBy Mickie Flores

“Mickie painted her buoy in the style of Oaxacan

alebrijes - Mexican folk art which features brightly

colored fantasy creatures.”

28. Support Our Troops and VeteransBy Dave TaylorKnown locally as the Coastal Artist, David was born and

raised in Stonington, Maine. A self taught artist, he has

been painting since childhood, taking his inspiration

from the beauty in nature that surrounds him on the

coastal Maine Island that he loves. This year he wanted

to highlight his support for our troops and veterans and

his appreciation for all that they do for us.

29. “The Sternman”By Audrey Yankielun

“Whatever it takes to support to lobstermen – the

“sternman.” Here he stands (or hangs). The buoy

tail is removable so he may either be placed on the

shelf, or simply insert the tail and hang him up to

have the full buoy profile.”

30. “I Love Stonington!”By Pat Yukna

“Pat loves Stonington and comes here every chance

she gets! The buoy is made with acrylic paint and

markers.”

32. Beachcombing ChildrenBy Debbi Chan

This buoy is painted with watercolor/ink. Debbi

used Chinese pigment which is water soluble

and carved the one of little girls beach combing

before she painted it.

Photo upcoming!

31. “Water Lily”By E. Schofield

“The surface blooming plant painted on this buoy

is a water lily. For E. Schofield it’s a pleasure trying

to suggest its beauty in paint.” Ms. Schofield hails

from Florida.

33. Gull and Row BoatBy Jill Hoy

“Jill has been thinking of gulls and row boats this

year. She’s run the Jill Hoy Gallery for 29 years on

Deer Isle and Stonington. She shows extensively

and is in over 700 corporate and private collections,

including the Portland Museum of Art.”

35. “What a Prize!”By Alice Spencer

“Alice went out to haul one day, to get a prize lobster

from her honey. She got more than she thought… she

got a special prize! It will surely be a great feast when

the lobster is cooked, picked out and then hits our

teeth. The best is yet to come; we will have a great

meal!”

34. “Bravery”By Laura Dahlen

“This buoy is a tribute to all of the people who have

gone to sea and made our country proud and strong.”

36. RemembranceBy Jon ImberThis buoy created in 2011 by the late Jon Imber was

donated back to Penobscot East after a previous

Lobster Buoy Auction in memory of Jon Imber.

Penobscot East is eternally grateful to be able to

share Jon’s artistic talents yet again this year – and to

celebrate and remember this incredible, talented man.

Bids start at $750 for this buoy only.

37. “Chickadee” By Betty HardingCanvas Creations“Betty is a national artist who shares her time between

Maine and Florida. Oils are her medium of choice and

having the beauty of Maine all around makes her

subject matter easily available. It was her pleasure to

paint this little buoy for such a good cause!”

38. “The Lily Pond”By Bob Parker

“The Lily Pond is a unique place and has been an

inspiration for Bob and his family for many years.

The buoy, with its circular design, was perfect for

the environment of the Lily Pond. It was a pleasure

working on the buoy over the winter at his own

pace. His objective was to capture the essence of

the Lily Pond in its natural state.”

39. PenguinBy Doug Wilson and Tom Kellogg

“Tom and Doug have a history now of turning buoys

into stylized creatures. Every year they ponder a

number of animals to make. Tom and David spent

time in the Antarctic. During their research trips,

routine encounters with penguins endeared them. So

Tom and David suggested they make a penguin. Well,

sure enough, they could see a penguin in the buoy!”

Photo upcoming!

40. “Bladderwrach Sea Dance”By Judith Felch

“This buoy was inspired by sea weed and how these

shapes move in the water currents and play against

sand, pebbles, and dancing specks of light and color.”

41. My HometownBy Shari Ciomei"I am happy to support Penobscot East, who support

our fishermen." Shari devotes her time capturing the

beauty of the small Islands of Deer Isle - Stonington,

on the rocky coast of Maine, where she has lived her

whole life. Shari's paintings are a splendid mix of realism

with a touch of folk art, along with beautiful, amazing

colors that will truly brighten any wall in your home or

office! Shari also has a gallery in Stonington.

42. Penny for Your FishBy Scott Miscione

This buoy fish is covered in copper pennies

complete with copper fins, beak and marble eyes.

This fish will glitter and dazzle in any light!

45. “Asymmetrical Lobster” By June Kellogg

“Because the body of a lobster is symmetrical, June

decided to have fun exploring how one would look if

it was painted asymmetrically. June lives in Brooklin

and paints in a studio next to her home.”

43. “Bees and Berries”By Judith Felch

“This buoy is, of course, about bees and blue

berries....two of her favorite offerings of nature in

terms of their usefulness and exquisite colors.”

43. “Olde Groundfish – Vin de Mer”By John Stinson

“We hear that the groundfish are depleted or

missing. Where could they have gone? Perhaps

people have been looking in the wrong places. Now

the market is ‘Olde Groundfish – Vin de Mer.’”

46. Deer Isle/Stonington BridgeBy Mary Halpin

“Using the techniques of Early American Design

and theorem painting this buoy celebrates the

beautiful blooms of Maine...with a nod to the Deer

Isle Bridge.” (Look closely and you’ll see it!)

47. “Wood Island Light”By Ron Dahlen

This buoy is modeled after Wood Island Lighthouse in

Biddeford, Maine built in 1855. This functional buoy lighthouse is the most “buoy-shaped” lighthouse in

Maine!

48. “ ”By Geoffrey Warner

Description upcoming!