Maine artist Herb Noble was born and grew up in Eastport, ME.  Following in his grandfather's artistic shoes, Herb was carving and painting from age 12.  His first work of art was a totem he carved and painted for his mother's mailbox, using marbles for eyes.  Herb remembers it as "something hideous", but of course, his mother loved it!

     Growing up on the coast of Maine instilled a deep love of the ocean so it seemed only natural that Herb would seek a livelihood on "the water" and in the late 50's he entered the US Navy from which he retired 20 years later.  During his time in the service he continued his artistic ways, often drawing or painting for his friends.  Once he retired he was able to devote his full time to, as Herb puts it, "his passion to create".  He particularly likes to paint on "something unexpected", thus explaining his use of old boards, tabletops, doors, windows, oars, buoys and many "one of a kind items" too numerous to mention.  The traditional slates that are used are all from Maine quarries. 

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