Grassy Key, FL. . . Internationally renowned artist Wyland is known for his stunning paintings, sculptures, and other works of art that celebrate marine life. Recently, he visited Dolphin Research Center (DRC) to collaborate with marine life – some of the nonprofit organization’s dolphin family members!
Wyland begins the process by having the dolphin artist paint first. He then studies their splashes of paint and is inspired to continue, bringing the piece to full life. Wyland shows his collaborators their canvases, invites them to add more, and then finishes off the art before signing both of their names.
Also an avid conservationist, the artist has been a friend and supporter of DRC for upwards of 40 years and has helped to raise thousands of dollars to help the organization. On this trip, he worked with Gypsi, Jax, Louie, Summer, and Calusa. Gypsi and Calusa were both born at DRC. Jax, Louie, and Summer are dolphins who were injured as youngsters in the wild, rescued, and rehabilitated. After their rehabilitation, the federal government determined that they were non-releasable and DRC offered them permanent homes.
The unique paintings created during Wyland’s visit are offered via auction. All money raised supports the DRC marine mammal family care and home as well as their research, education, conservation, and manatee rescue efforts. For more information about Wyland, please visit www.wyland.com. To find out more about Dolphin Research Center, go to www.dolphins.org.
