Flatwoods, Passiflora and the Monarch

 20" x 24", Passiflora incarnata and Monarch butterfly

Passiflora and the Monarch, Nature Art Kevin Songer

Florida Wildflowers, Original Block Print Presses

I've been framing up some of my 4" Florida wildflower block prints with color pigment added over the Cranfield black ink.

Framing Florida Wildflower Ink Presses

Here are three original presses; 2 Gaillardia pulchella and a Passiflora incarnata.

Gaillardia, Original Florida Wildflower Block Print

They are all available (60 each plus shipping), just PM or email me at here.

Gaillardia, Original Florida Wildflower Block Print

Florida native plants and wildflower nature art are my path to physical and mental health, all the while creating awareness about Florida's native ecosystems.

Passiflora, Original Florida Wildflower Block Print

How A Butterfly May See My Art

Compound eyes (like all eyes) are amazing.  I am always astounded with the beauty and technological finesse Mother Nature provides.

My Florida nature art appears a certain way to myself and other humans but I've always wondered how a butterfly may see one of my linocuts with acrylic featuring Passiflora incarnata.

With a scanner and a little enlightening effort I used a recent block print press with added acrylic pigment to form the basis of the image a compound eye might process.  The result was quite interesting.  For me too many repetitive patterns become confusing after a while.  But I suppose if I had compound eyes I'd get used to the complexity.

As always, I learn so much from Mother nature.  And there is still so much to learn.

Flowers Are A Must For Permaculture Garden Success

Florida Permaculture Garden, Pollinator Plants a Must

Survival garden pollinator plants & plants pollinators pollinate. You have to have flowers to attract pollinators. You have to have pollinators to grow food. 

Natives & wildflowers are good choices. Passiflora (Passiflora incarnata) & cross vine (Bignonia capreolata) shown here, both Florida natives. 

If your garden doesn't grow food well it may be lacking flowers to attract the needed pollinators.

Try wildflowers!