Red lobster painted in alcohol ink by Mary Post

Mary Post · Maine artist and illustrator

Everyday art from the Maine coast.

Painted by someone who loves Maine as much as you do, then made into more than 50 pieces for your home.

All aboard the Prelude trolley.

CHRISTMAS PRELUDE · KENNEBUNKPORT · DECEMBER 3 - 13
Kennebunkport is celebrating 45 years of Christmas Prelude. The trolley carries the whole celebration: the Tree Lighting, the Hat Parade, Santa in a Lobster Boat and the Pooch Parade. Find it on this year’s ornament and wrapping paper.
Also at the Kennebunkport shop, 24 Ocean Ave. Open daily through Christmas.

Shop Prelude

2026 Prelude Trolley Ornament

Round keepsake on a red ribbon

Prelude Trolley Wrapping Paper

The 2026 trolley, by the roll · $14.00

Lobster & Maine Tree Wrapping Paper

Red lobsters, pines and blue stars · $14.00

More than 50 ways to bring Maine home.

From $4 stickers to one-of-a-kind paintings.

Shop everything
White round ornament printed with the 2026 Prelude trolley, on a red ribbon

Ornaments

Wrapping Paper

Wrapping Paper

New · Prelude 2026

Rolls of Mary’s wrapping paper standing in a wire basket

Wrapping Paper

Wrapping Paper

Wrapping Paper

New · $14 each · Holiday designs

Wine glasses printed with Mary’s red lobster

Glassware

Wrapping Paper

Glassware

$15.50 per glass · 11 designs

Round tray with two blue lobsters

Trays

Totes & Pouches

Glassware

From $26 · 10 designs

Octopus tea towel hanging at a farmhouse sink

Tea Towels

Totes & Pouches

Totes & Pouches

$20 · 7 designs

Blue lobster tote bag

Totes & Pouches

Totes & Pouches

Totes & Pouches

From $25 · 7 designs

Sea turtle paper napkin on a plate

Napkins & Coozies

Napkins & Coozies

Napkins & Coozies

From $8 · 9 designs

Blue octopus waterproof sticker

Stickers

Napkins & Coozies

Napkins & Coozies

From $4 · 9 designs

Puffer fish art print on an easel

Art Prints

Napkins & Coozies

Art Prints

$30 · Matted and signed

More than a souvenir.

Mary Post believes a piece of Maine should do right by Maine: real art, partners she trusts, and a hand in the coastal towns that inspire it. Take one home and you’re part of that.

It starts as real art

Every design begins as an original by Mary, painted drop by drop in alcohol ink.

Made by people she trusts

Vendors as local as possible. American-made, earth-friendly, women- and family-run businesses first.

Something back for the ocean

Both children’s books are printed on recycled stock, and a portion of every coloring book supports ocean conservation.

A neighbor, not just a brand

From Yarmouth’s Art in the Barn to Kennebunkport’s Christmas Prelude, Mary shows up for the towns that make Maine what it is.

Meet Mary

Mary’s picks.

Pick your creature.

Most designs come on more than one piece, so a favorite can become a set.

Red lobster painted by Mary Post

Red Lobster

Red Lobster

Red Lobster

Red octopus painted by Mary Post

Octopus

Red Lobster

Red Lobster

Maine pine tree with a blue star, painted by Mary Post

Maine Tree

Red Lobster

Maine Tree

Green sea turtle painted by Mary Post

Sea Turtle

Puffer Fish

Maine Tree

Puffer fish painted by Mary Post

Puffer Fish

Puffer Fish

Puffer Fish

Blue claw crab painted by Mary Post

Crab

Puffer Fish

Puffer Fish

Own the original.

One-of-a-kind paintings in alcohol ink on Yupo paper, custom framed with commissions available. Red Octopus, Cotton Candy Lobster and Humpback Whale now hang in private collections.

See all originals

Oval Octopus

Oval Octopus

Oval Octopus

Framed in a restored clock casing
$1,475

Coral Reef

Oval Octopus

Oval Octopus

45.5 × 22.25 in · Driftwood frame
$1,400

Happy Puffin, original alcohol ink painting

Happy Puffin

Oval Octopus

Happy Puffin

19.75 × 9.5 in · White driftwood frame
$450

Underwater Wonders.

Underwater Wonders board book cover with a red octopus

For little ones

A science-based board book for ages 0 to 4, written by Katie Coppens and illustrated by Mary, with a matching coloring book for ages 4 to adult. A portion of coloring book proceeds supports ocean conservation.

Shop the books

Come say hello.

The Kennebunkport shop

Gallery and gift shop with the latest originals and every design in person. 24 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, Maine.
Open daily through Christmas: Mon to Sat 10 to 5, Sun 10 to 4

Art in the Barn, Yarmouth

Local artists, original art and holiday gifts at 365 East Main Street.

Christmas Prelude, Kennebunkport

The town’s holiday celebration. Pick up Mary’s 2026 trolley ornament at the shop while you’re there.
December 3 to 13

Also stocked at

Edgecomb Potters in Portland, Maine and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Attic and Eaves in Yarmouth, Maine.

Hours, directions and events

First look at new designs.

New creatures, restocks and where to find Mary next.