Our Work
Wild Ride
Alyssa Marie
About the Mural
Muralist Alyssa Marie outlined and numbered the mural and then invited the local community to paint in the giant paint by number!
The mural painting wrapped up in just three days because of the incredible community involvement. The imagery of the mother and baby gator is a nod to the importance of future generations in the effort to conserve our precious Florida wildlife.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) manages fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Thanks to their contributions, you can learn more about the species in this mural by entering the virtual mural linked below.
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Meet the Artist
Alyssa MarieAlyssa Marie is a St Petersburg-based artist who derives inspiration from the natural world and pushes the realms of realism by playfully altering what is expected of traditional wildlife and nature scenes through her art. Alyssa is the founder of the Happy Mural Project which aims to spread joy through larger-than-life sunflower murals. Alyssa’s colorful, community-oriented murals engage the public by inviting them to help paint giant paint-by-numbers. ‘Wild Ride’ is a part of this initiative.
