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Robert Wyland (born. 1956 in Detroit, Michigan ), known simply as '''Wyland''', is an artist best known for painting large, outdoor Mural s of Whale s and other ocean life. He grew up in Madison Heights, Michigan and attended Lamphere High School. His 25th "whaling wall" is in the pool area of the high school. His parents Darlene Wyland and Bob Wyland divorced when he was four. He has brothers Steve, Bill, and Tom. Wyland divides his time between Oahu , Hawaii ; Laguna Beach , California ; and Florida . He has a goal of painting 100 Whaling Walls by 2011 . In June 2006, Wyland painted a mural on a wall at the Del Mar Fairgrounds for the annual "Del Mar Fair" while locals watched him work. Currently (February 2007) Wyland is painting mural #95 in Key Largo, Florida, a wrap-around on a three-story building. It is dedicated to nearby John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and also to his friend Steve Irwin. This will be his last "whaling wall" in the United States. As a child he started to have interest in painting and being an artist at the age of 3. One of the people that influenced Wyland was Captain Jacques Cousteau . Wyland as a child also wanted to be a scientist and study marine life just like Captain Cousteau, which he is also today. Captain Cousteau is still the main influence in Wyland’s belief in caring for the environment. Wyland first encountered the adoration of whales when he saw a T.V. show hosted by Captain Cousteau about whales. After watching the show he said he wanted to know how to dive and visit the whales in their environment. Wyland became known as an artist when he began painting large whale murals. In college Wyland majored in painting and sculpting. His teacher in college recommended that Wyland should move on and travel to California where he could develop his art. Wyland currently lives in Hawaii, which is where he spends much of his time. In Hawaii, he once swam with whales that were 40 ton giants. Wyland is the current World Record holder as recognized by The Guinness Book of World Records for having painted the largest mural in the world. Whaling Wall #33, "Planet Ocean", covers the entire surface of the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA. At 1280 feet long x 105 feet high, the 116,000 square foot mural depicts migratory gray whales and other aquatic life that can be found in the waters off Long Beach. In 2001 Wyland out did himself with the largest mural... he painted the Destin Florida wall #88 in October 2001. However, the building was added onto after his mural was completed. So, Wyland went back and added onto his mural covering 5 acres in a total 15 days! The Destin, Florida is now the largest mural in the world. And Wyland painted an american flag on the roof witht the words," Thank you" ... " God Bless America" for every air craft that flies over will see our appreiciation for their help. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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