Watercolor Exhibition by Artist Kimberly Heise

Florida native plants and animals

Heise's watercolors depict the native flora and fauna found in Florida

An exhibit featuring the work of Kimberly Heise.
On display at Southwest Regional Library from August 2 – September 30, 2025.

Heise's watercolors depict the native flora and fauna found in Florida. Her colorful and vibrant depiction of native plants and animals reminds us of the natural wonders found in our State, and the need to protect them.

I'm a watercolor artist who paints Florida native plants and animals. The delicacy of watercolor helps me to capture intricate details, and to depict native species with beauty and scientific accuracy. The plants and animals in my work are often common local native species that we see every day, but are often not taught about. I hope my work inspires people to know, love, and protect our local nature. 

I grew up in South Florida, and earned my BFA degree in painting from FAU in 2016. I have been painting Florida native plants and animals for the past 9 years, and worked with many local conservation organizations. I've helped create coloring books, trail signs, maps, logos, zines, trail guides, public murals and other resources. Some groups I’ve worked closely with include The Everglades Foundation, Bound by Beauty, the City of West Palm Beach’s ArtLife program, Into Nature Films, LandscapeDE, Florida Native Plant Society, Tropical Audubon, and South Florida Wildlands Association. My work has been shown in South Florida locations, including The Frank Gallery, Flamingo Gardens, History Ft. Lauderdale, Biscayne Bay Nature Center, and The Kampong, and libraries in Broward and Palm Beach county.

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