Nature Neorealism, Big Eyed Gulf Fritillary Larvae Lunching on Dune Daisy

 Helianthus debilis (Dune daisy) is a great native wildflower for landscaping, soil stabilization, pollinator attraction and for larval host purposes.

Nature Art NFTs, Gulf Frit Larvae Lunching on Dune Daisy

Here is my 24" x 24" neorealistic Gulf Fritillary larvae art featuring a lunching on Dune Daisy's cucumber leaf shaped greenery.

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

Florida Wildflower Haiku, Butterfly weed, Asclepias tuberosa

Florida wildflower haiku for Thursday; Butterflyweed, Asclepias tuberosa

Florida wildflower haiku, Butterfly Weed, Asclepias tuberosa by Kevin Songer

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milkweeds toxin sap
eaten by Monarch larvae
hungry birds disdain
…

Butterfly weed (also known as 'milkweed') provides nectar for many pollinators, including butterflies and hummingbirds. Butterfly weed likes to grow in sandy soils and is a larval host plant for the Queen and Monarch butterflies. Interestingly, milkweed contains sap substances that are sometimes toxic to birds. Some butterflies have taken advantage of this toxicity by laying eggs on milkweed in order for the hungry larvae to ingest leaves full of these toxins, which fill their body with a taste predator birds disdain ultimately providing the larvae and young butterflies with much needed protection.

Seepage Sand Mandala, Florida Native Plant and Wildflower Art

Seepage Sand Mandala. 

Seepage Sand Mandala by Kevin Shea

About a year's worth of illustrating. Seepage sands habitat are special. Our plant nursery was located in such an area and I grew to love and appreciate the native plants and wildflowers. Seepage Sand Mandala incorporates; gallberry, shiny blueberry, smilax, rayless sunflower, xyris, pitcher plants, Sabatias, Grass pinks, Sundew and more ( check out the level of amazing detail ). Limited edition ink on aluminum plate. Inquire kssonger@gmail.com

Level of detail