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Kimmielou
I’m a fifth‑generation Floridian, shaped by oak hammocks, piney woods, tidal creeks, river runs, and the long stretches of sand on both the Atlantic and the Gulf. I bounce all over this state, grateful for every corner of wild Florida and everything she offers. Those places are where my art comes from — the colors, the quiet, the rhythm.
I started painting as a way to honor the Florida I know by heart. But over time, I realized not everyone who loves this place wants to buy a painting for their wall. Some people want to wear Florida, carry it, live with it. That’s what pushed me to start putting my original artwork on hats, T‑shirts, and everyday pieces. It let me share my love of Florida and my artwork with a wider audience — people who feel the soul of this place even if they aren’t “art collectors.”
It also became a way to find my people. Fellow Tide Riders. The ones who live above the chaos and below the radar. Chill Florida folks who appreciate slow tides, quiet trails, early‑morning springs, and the easygoing rhythm of life here.
Every design begins as a hand‑painted original. My hope is that each piece brings someone a spark of recognition, nostalgia, or peace — a little reminder of the Florida we love.