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Robert Wyland

Robert Wyland (Born 1956) is active/lives in California, Michigan.  Robert Wyland is known for Marine life, Whaling Wall public art mural.

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The marine wildlife artist, Wyland, was born Robert Wyland in 1956 in Detroit Michigan.  He attended the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit majoring in painting and sculpture.  Upon graduation, his professors, Jay Holland, Russell Keeter and Bill Gerard, recognized his talent and encouraged him to move to the California coast where he could further develop his art.

Wyland, who paints in watercolors and oils, celebrates underwater sea life in his paintings and bronze sculptures.  He is also known for his conservation efforts.  In 1981 after being frustrated by his attempts to capture whales on canvas he painted his first public art titled, Whaling Wall.  After garnering media attention for the artwork he embarked on a quest to complete 100 Whaling Walls by 2011 to raise public awareness of sea life.

In 1993, he founded the Wyland Foundation to promote and protect ocean resources through life-sized public art, educational programs and su   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 1193 characters.]  Artist bio

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Facts about Robert Wyland

   Publications  Book References:  3
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2 Miscellaneous Magazine References for Robert Wyland
Magazine Article Date Author Color
Western Art & Architecture Artful Conservationist May 2008 Miller, Linda Hagen Yes
Wildlife Art Master Artist of the Sea March 2003 Perlman, Sar Yes
3 Book References for Robert Wyland
Year Author Title Pages Color
2005 AskART.com Inc. -
Dunbier, Lonnie Pierson (Editor)
The Artists Bluebook 34,000 North American Artists to March 2005 479 No
2005 Davenport, Ray Davenport's Art Reference: The Gold Edition 2421 No
2004 McGowan, Alison C (Editor) Who's Who in American Art, 2004 2003 - 2004 (25th Edition) 1512 No
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