10% DONATED TO SAVE MANATEES

"Symbiosis" is an original watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and gel pen mixed-media illustration by Victoria K. Chapman. The Florida Manatee is one of the most gentle species without any natural predators. Yet, they are endangered because of human activity. Each year, hundreds of manatees die due to collisions with boats or habitat loss. This piece was created to show a manatee who has come into contact with a boat, but survived the unfortunate incident. Here, the manatee returns to the springs where the local sunfish clean the algae and dead skin from their side. A symbol of symbiosis and survival.

For each print sold, 10% will be donated to the Save the Manatee Club to help Florida manatees survive and thrive.

This painting was created in watercolors on hot pressed watercolor paper. The print for sale here is a high-quality digital reproduction. It is available in 5x7" (matted to 8x10") and comes signed and matted with a white hinged mat and comes in a protective clear sleeve. There is no watermark on the print.

©2023 Victoria K. Chapman