The Maine coast, one drop of ink at a time.

Mary Post, artist and owner

I’m Mary Post and I live in Yarmouth, Maine. I’ve been a creative person my whole life, the kind who lies awake in the wee hours working out a design or the colors for a project.

For most of my adult life I owned and taught at a preschool, where daily art with the students kept my creative energy going. Since handing off the school and moving to Maine, I’m finally focusing on my own art.

I love vivid, bright color, and I’m inspired by the coast and all the wonders that live in and around it. I try to bring both to every piece, and I hope they bring you joy.

How the art is made.

Tuna Tail, an alcohol ink painting with ink blooms and splashes

The process

1. Yupo paper, washed
Each piece starts on smooth Yupo paper that has been washed with isopropyl alcohol.

2. Ink, by the drop
Bold, highly fluid alcohol inks go on with a dropper and bloom into a watery look no other medium has.

3. Coaxed into creatures
The challenge is containing the inks into sea creatures. The finished paintings then go onto glasses, trays, towels and more.

Made with integrity, close to home.

I want every piece to do right by the place that inspires it. When you take one home, this is what you’re supporting.

Shop local

I’m a big believer in supporting local. I love being part of local craft fairs, farmers markets and festivals, and I choose vendors as local as possible who are socially and environmentally responsible.

Integrity

I prioritize American-made, earth-friendly and women- or family-run businesses. Every product has been tested by my family at home to make sure it stands the test of time and is easy to care for.

For the ocean

Both Underwater Wonders books are printed on recycled stock, and a portion of every coloring book sold supports ocean conservation.

For the neighbors

This year I illustrated a trolley keepsake for Kennebunkport’s Christmas Prelude, and you’ll find me at Art in the Barn in Yarmouth alongside other local artists.

Visit, shop and say hello.

Inside the Kennebunkport shop: trays on a blue table and tea towels along the wall

The shop on Ocean Ave

The shop on Ocean Ave

The shop on Ocean Ave

Gallery and gift shop with the latest original art and every product in person.
24 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, Maine

May to December
Mon to Sat 10 to 5 · Sun 10 to 4

April
Fri to Sun 10 to 4

January to March
Closed for the season

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The barn in Yarmouth lit up at night for the holiday art fair

Upcoming events

The shop on Ocean Ave

The shop on Ocean Ave

Art in the Barn, Yarmouth
Local artists, original art, holiday gifts and photos in an authentic sleigh. 365 East Main Street.

Christmas Prelude, Kennebunkport
December 3 to 13. The town’s holiday celebration. Find the 2026 trolley ornament at the shop on Ocean Ave.

More markets and art events come up along the coast. Follow along on Instagram for dates.

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A display of tea towels, napkins and glasses on blue shelves

Also stocked at

The shop on Ocean Ave

Also stocked at

Edgecomb Potters
145 Commercial St, Portland, Maine

Edgecomb Potters
10 Pleasant St, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Attic and Eaves
90 Main Street, Yarmouth, Maine

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Questions about an order, a painting or a commission? Write anytime. Better yet, come say hello at the shop or the next fair.

Visit the Kennebunkport Shop

24 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046