Charlie and Me Watching the End of Wild Florida 19"x 22" Archival Ink Print

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I saw a young Florida Panther a few months ago darting across the road in my neighborhood. The Sandhill cranes, the grey fox, opossums, bald eagles, red tailed hawks, osprey, egrets, caracaras and herds of deer visit quite often and an armadillo has taken residence in my yard. It makes me sad knowing that the 2700 acres behind my home facing east, will eventually become 6579 side by side houses, commercial, office and retail space and named 3H Ranch. This project will border Skye Ranch which is 1000 acres now under development with 1200 houses. Next to 3H Ranch and Skye Ranch will be Hi Hat ranch where 10,000 acres will be developed with 13,00 houses. 
The 426 acres on the north side of my home, where a pack of coyotes have lived their lives, will be developed into Strazzera Village with 1021 houses and commercial space. On my south there is Grand Park where 600 acres is under development with 900 homes. 
This is what is happening to Florida’s beautiful natural habitat and wild kingdom. This painting was created in India Ink on paper and inspired by hikes I've taken with my dog Charlie.