He is one of the world's most famous marine life artists alive today. A celebrated painter, muralist, sculptor, writer, filmmaker, photographer, and scuba diver; he is one of the most prolific artists in the world (not to mention a bit of an overachiever, wouldn't you say?). Wyland not only expresses his passion for the undersea world through his artwork, but has also created a non-profit foundation supporting numerous conservation programs around the world. Wyland is well known for his large whale murals. I've actually had the privilege of seeing some of these paintings in person near my hometown in White Rock, British Columbia (pictured here). Wyland established a goal of painting one hundred whaling walls by 2011. He exceeded his goal by a few years, and reached his goal in 2008 by creating his 100th whaling wall in Beijing, China. His work can be found worldwide, and Wyland has also been associated with Princess Cruises since 1997. He has created bronze fountains and murals for the pool areas of our Princess ships and he frequently cruises with us for special art events.
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