A new mural by Sonny Behan is coming soon to the State Street Eating House wall in downtown Sarasota. The project is part of the City’s Call for Walls program, which supports artist‑designed murals on privately owned walls that are visible from public streets.
This mural is inspired by the flocks of roseate spoonbills and other wading birds found throughout Sarasota’s wetlands, especially the flocks at Myakka State Park. The design highlights the spoonbill’s bright pink feathers, the reflections of wetland water, and the graceful movement of local bird species. Realistic wildlife imagery and expressive color come together to capture the energy and beauty of the Suncoast.
Sonny Behan is a Miami‑based muralist known for combining lifelike wildlife with expressive layers of color and movement. His work often explores how people connect with nature through emotion, detail, and atmosphere. As he explains:
“My practice focuses on honoring and connecting people to the natural world through powerful, immersive imagery. The realism helps people connect with the subject in a strong and direct way, while the abstract layers add movement, color, and feeling. Together, they create a sense of energy and life that reflects the natural world I’m portraying.”