About Lobstering Is An Art

A LIFELONG ADVENTURE AND A DREAM COME TRUE!

Lobstering in Maine goes back many generations and hundreds of years. The crustacean is a delicacy the world over, and they're living in my backyard. Born and raised in Maine I've been enjoying the sweet taste of lobster as far back as I can remember. My grandparents boiled up a dozen every time we visited the island house, something I looked forward to each summer. Now, my family looks forward to heading down to the same spot, having my kids grandparents boil up a few fresh lobsters from their traps 100 yards from shore. For the past few years, I have been living my dream as an artist, designer, illustrator, and entrepreneur. I have met thousands of people, hundreds of artists, networked with like minded folks and given as much as I can to organizations that hold meaning to me. I've worked and will continue to work with Maine Lobster associations and organizations to support and promote Maine's hard working and dedicated lobstering industry. The next time you're hungry, Buy ME Lobster!

 FRIENDS OF LOBSTERING IS AN ART

Supporting local has been as important to me as advocating for Maine Lobstermen and Women. Over the years we've learned so much from so many, thank you to all who have supported me either in person, online, near and far, friends and strangers! Please support local the best you can, some of my favorites linked up below.

MAINE ORGANIZATIONS 

Maine Lobstermen's Association
Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation
Lobsters on the Fly
Maine Seafood Marketing Network
Maine Made

MAINE START-UPS
ATAYNE
Baltic By Design
Buoy Sports LLC
CHART Metalworks
Coyote Graphics 
Custom Cordage
Ember Grove 
FlowFold
IntriKate Designs
Johnna Haskell Photography
Mutt Knows Best 
Sardine Can Giftware 
Sea Bags
Sea Rose Trap
Second Spin
Wag Rags

MAINE RESOURCES 
Small Business Development Center of Maine 
University of Maine School of Law

 

GIVING BACK

One of the best things I've discovered working on my own was the ability to give back and share my talents with organizations and charities I would have otherwise overlooked. My art is my contribution, I'm honored and thrilled to be giving back to my local community including being a vocal advocate for Maine Lobstering Men and Women.

A short list of LIAA and Andrew M. Cook donated works:

- Almost Home Rescue's Party for the Pups
- Andrew C. Marsh Golf Tournament
- Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland
- Barbara Bush Children's Hospital
- Biddeford Bicycle Community Center
- CloseBuy Catalog 
- Girl Scouts of Maine
- Go Red for Women
- Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation
- Kids First Center
- Maine Cancer Foundation
- Maine Lobstermen's Association 
- Maine Lobstermen's Association Relief Fund
- MECA’s Scholarship Fund
- Painting for A Purpose
- South Portland Cancer Community Center
- The First Congregational Church of Blue Hill, ME
- Yarmouth Chamber Fuel Assistance Fund

Please support your communities best you can!