Snowbirds and prizes, Getting Your Feet Wet daily painting by Everglades artist JoAnn Sanborn

Getting Your Feet Wet
5x7, acrylic on canvas
$150

Palm trees, and getting your feet wet are some of the reasons Marco Island is so popular this time of year. Since the first of January there has been a big increase in the sightings of snowbirds. Snowbirds are our friends from the north who spend several months with us resting and enjoying the warm sun. It's thought that the term snowbird might refer to an Ann Murray song.

"Spread your tiny wings and fly away
And take the snow back with you
Where it came from on that day
...
So, little Snowbird, take me with you when you go
To that land of gentle breezes where the peaceful waters flow..."

So welcome, friends from the northlands! Enjoy your season here.

Congratulations to Cynthia Prince, winner of the first daily painting drawing. She chose a marsh scene for her prize!

A winner for one of the daily paintings will be chosen periodically from those who receive my monthly newsletter. Add your email here, or come into the Esplanade Studio Gallery to be included in the next drawing.

A winner for one of the daily paintings will be chosen periodically from those who receive my monthly newsletter. You can sign up here or come into the Studio Gallery to be included in the next drawing! If you already receive my newsletter, you'll automatically be included!