{"product_id":"lobster-duo","title":"Lobster Duo","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eLobster Duo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003eTransparent watercolour painting on stretched paper, professionally double-mounted and framed in light oak, 65.5 cm x 52.5 cm x 2.5 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePositioned in close proximity, these live blue lobsters almost intertwine, suggesting both harmony and subtle rivalry—a moment suspended between interaction and independence.\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1c20e085-6410-4945-b196-1eb7fefafd37\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eWorking in transparent watercolour allows me to build the lobsters’ shells through layered washes, capturing the luminous blues, violets, and soft earth tones that shift across their surfaces. I am drawn to the contrast between the delicacy of the medium and the hardness of the subject; the fluidity of pigment echoes the movement of water, while the articulated forms of claws and antennae speak of strength and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eLight plays a central role, defining volume and texture while casting soft shadows that anchor the figures on my kitchen bench. By isolating the lobsters against a minimal background, I invite attention to their intricate structures and subtle colour variations, encouraging a closer, more contemplative viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1356\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis work reflects my ongoing fascination with natural forms—how they embody both fragility and endurance. \"Highly Commended\" Doyles Art Awards 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carol Forbes Croad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46188012241082,"sku":"Carol Forbes Croad 005","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/5445\/1289\/files\/OJkOdZC7OI.jpg?v=1784765209","url":"https:\/\/www.gioia.com.au\/products\/lobster-duo","provider":"Gioia Wall Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}