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Animanity in Art is about raising awareness and funds for animals and wildlife conservation through making and selling art. The art I make is always searching for deeper connections between all of the animals, humans included, who share our animal kingdom. Look to this page for Animanity news, creative non-fiction writing, and information on the wildlife organizations we support. We will look at the inspirations and stories behind the art and explore the state of being animal together.

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The Manatee Mother

Last fall, I had the extraordinary honor of becoming friends with a whole family of manatees, thanks to one curious youngster who decided to play with the red dive flag that was hanging off the back of my kayak. She spent a long time exploring my boat, allowing me to scratch her belly, while she tugged at and messed with the flag.

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