Seagrape by the Sea

An oil painting on Arches Oil Paper, from direct observation painted in one session. I have always been a Naturalist who enjoys the great outdoors and I appreciate the native flora and fauna of South Florida. This fine seagrape, with its large circular leaves, and patchwork bark are resistant to salty soil and bear an edible fruit that has been used for hundreds of years in local cuisine. South Florida is known the world over for its beaches, and Crandon Park is no exception, known for its coastal sandbars and tropical reefs.