Robert Wyland is an american painter known for his large outdoor paintings of humpback whales, amongst other marine animals. Through his marine life paintings, sculptures, and photography, Wyland has raised awareness of marine life conservation. Wyland’s 100th and final Monumental Marine Life Mural, Hands Across the Oceans, a 24,000-square-foot series of canvas murals, was displayed in October 2008 at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Wyland is such an amazing artist to me because not only does he love what he does, but his work poses a bigger purpose that he believes in. His work is expected to have been viewed by over a billion people every year, and because of this and his award winning galleries, he has become one of the most recognized and beloved artists in the nation. Leialoha Tucker
Out of the 10ish posts that you've posted all together, I think this one is my favorite. Firstly, I'm a sucker for underwater scenery, art or not; it's just so sublime. Secondly, I agree with you on just how amazing he is because of his bigger purpose. I googled Robert Wyland to check out his gallery and the first thing I see is his website - not about his artwork, but his endeavors toward environmental conservation.
Checking out his other website wylandgalleries.com, everything in terms of art is still amazing. In addition to just capturing every little detail about marine life, he makes it his own with a unique style that shows that he himself has drawn or painted his work.
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Keola
5/6/2014 04:52:45 am
I agree with Kevin on this one. Beyond Robert Wyland's amazing display of underwater life I think his greater impact is his ability to raise awareness about the ocean and environmental conservation through his work. So many artist use their work solely for self promotion. I love it when there is a greater purpose and drive and intention behind a piece. It's great because the fruits of his labor are coming into fruition because he has inspired others to think about the ocean and encouraged them to increase awareness like in the example of local artist Hilton Alves who is creating large scale wave murals around the world and giving credit to Robert Wyland for inspiring him.
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