Summer Sumphony, Jo-Ann Sanborn, 2011
acrylic on canvas, 60"x48"
Why are the Everglades the subject of so many of my paintings, and why are they also important to you? Natural areas provide for recreation and wildlife observation as well as protect the vital ecosystems of our planet
The Everglades fuel our economy with commercial and recreational fishing and tourism. The slow-moving river of grass filters our water, providing fresh water to the region. Fish breed and shelter in the mangrove fringes along the coast. Migratory birds rest and nest on the sandy beach of Marco Island, and use the mangrove fringes to shelter from storms and for feeding grounds. A rich mix of plant and animal communities thrive in the estuaries.
The Everglades fuel our economy with commercial and recreational fishing and tourism. The slow-moving river of grass filters our water, providing fresh water to the region. Fish breed and shelter in the mangrove fringes along the coast. Migratory birds rest and nest on the sandy beach of Marco Island, and use the mangrove fringes to shelter from storms and for feeding grounds. A rich mix of plant and animal communities thrive in the estuaries.
With continued development pressure on our landscape the need to preserve, protect, and set aside natural areas also grows. It is my hope that when you love one of my paintings, you'll also begin to find a new appreciation for the threatened landscape I portray.
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