The Finest Kind: Remembering Lobsterwoman Jean Symonds - Paul Breeden

An article written and read by Paul Breeden.Paul Breeden decided as a little boy to someday work for National Geographic. His first published artwork was in National Geographic magazine. From there he went on to illustrate for various other national and international magazines, books, and a U.S. postage stamp. His work was featured at the National Gallery of Art, American Botanical Artists, Brandywine Museum, Geosphere, International Earth Summit, The White House, and 100 Years of Illustration. Having worked in a variety of media, including calligraphy and photography, Paul now primarily paints acrylic Maine landscapes, mountains, and the working waterfront. For fun he paints mind-boggling trompe l’oeil watercolors.See the photos and read the full article here. Discover additional content in the Spring 2026 Issue of From the Ground Up.