Original watercolor 12x20" 2025
 
This piece went through several iterations. I’m happy with where it landed! I wanted to include as many iconic Florida species as I could. I’m inspired by the countless Floridians working to protect the land against destruction and development. Each year that work becomes more urgent and critical. I appreciate all of you for doing what you can to help. It makes a huge difference. See this blog post for more process photos: https://www.kimheise.com/post/process-of-several-art-projects-2025 

This piece is also available as a print here: https://www.kimheise.com/product-page/protect-florida-wildlands-print 
 
And on a t-shirt here: https://www.kimheise.com/product-page/protect-florida-wildlands-unisex-t-shirt

Animals pictured: Florida panther, black bear, alligator, roseate spoonbill, gopher tortoise, swallowtail kite, zebra longwing (our state butterfly), and if you look closely there is a very tiny scrub jay :3

Plants depicted: slash pine, saw palmetto, swamp mallow hibiscus, coontie, and dune sunflower
 
A portion of the sale will be donated to Friends of The Everglades to help them in their lawsuit to protect the Everglades from the detention center.