Manatees will always have a special place in my heart. Fun fact: Did you know they are believed to be the start of the mermaid legend?

This is an original mixed media painting by Katie Smith

*currently on display at Okaloosa Public Arts Show

DETAILS:

-Oil Painting over mixed media
-Painted on 18x24" canvas

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Katie Smith is an award winning surrealist artist, located in the Florida Panhandle. Katie is a self taught painter who enjoys experimenting with many mediums, including watercolors, mixed media, and oil paints. She learns as she paints and enjoys the process as much as the finished artwork.

She hopes to capture emotions and express the beautiful spirit of mother nature in her paintings.

Katie’s paintings will transform you into another world through her personal style, vibrant colors, use of animal themes, and surreal, magical vibes.

The Way of Water - Mermaid and Manatee