"Wild Oranges" Original Watercolor Painting by Krys Pettit
Juan Ponce de Leon was busy back in 1513 -- discovering Florida was a full time job; but, in addition to exploration and making a name for himself in the Sunshine State, he brought citrus seeds with him -- by law Spanish sailors headed to our wild country were required to bring 100 seeds for cultivation of this sweet fruit. Whether these seeds are the result of your morning Tropicana or your celebratory Mimosa is hard to say, but when I run across scenes likes this it makes me ponder who planted these oranges groves? A sandy back road in New Smyrna Beach in Volusia Country, Florida revealed glowing orbs of wild fruit -- and an interesting landscape to paint as an homage to juicy fruit we love so much during the winter months here and all over the country. Gracias, Senor de Leon!
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