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September 1, 1953, Douglas Kimbel Weiland was born on an American military
base in Nuremberg, Germany. His father, commissioned as a Captain, was
stationed oversees after the War. Upon completion of active duty, he relocated
the family to Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Here in the countryside of Chester
County, Kim spent the majority of his childhood days.
The desire to paint surfaced at an early age but growing
up in the rural countryside allowed little in the way of instruction.
Parental support and encouragement led to private study with
local artist Anthony Trezza, and further instruction with
Pat Witt, a prominent South Jersey Painter.
In September of 1972, Kim moved to Philadelphia and entered
Tyler College of Art; there many influences prepared the way
for further study abroad. In 1975, he moved to Italy, studying
one year at The Tyler School in Rome. At this point, travel
became an obsession. Sketches and paintings reflect time spent
throughout Italy, Northern Europe, Yugoslavia and Tunisia.
Weiland graduated from Tyler in June of 1976, with a Bachelor
of Fine Art's Degree and relocated to Ocean City, New Jersey.
The serene influences of the coast soon found a stronghold
in his style and paintings from this period concentrate almost
exclusively in watercolor. The transparent qualities of the
medium, responded well to the study of color and light as
Weiland began to record the ever-changing image of the coast.
During the 90's, a return to the oil palette coincided with
extensive study in the styles and works of Winslow Homer and
Thomas Eakins. His work expanded beyond the boundaries of
the Mid Atlantic to explore the further reaches of the coast.
Traveling North into Maine, the trail is recorded in paint
from Newport to Mount Dessert. During this period the works
of Ogden Pleissner, as well as the many images of Andrew Wyeth
became an inspiration.
The trail of paint then leads south to the Chesapeake Bay
and from Annapolis well into South Carolina, The introduction
to the city of Charleston thru fellow Painter, illustrator
and friend E.B. Lewis led to new inspiration as attested by
many paintings depicting the lowlands and backwaters of the
of the region. Charleston has become not only a welcome retreat
but almost a second home.
Today, the scope of Weiland's painting continues to expand
from landscapes to portraiture. The subject of the sea is
still a dominating force. The many influences of surfing,
sailing, fishing and exploring are evident. The special dedication
to life on the barrier islands is eternally an inspiration.
The Paintings, Giclee' and Limited edition Prints are displayed
in galleries from Connecticut to Charleston. Many are housed
in private and corporate collections, some sharing the walls
of Mayors, Congressmen, Diplomats and Celebrities. Currently
his lithographs of ocean scenes, published by the BRUCE MC
GAW COMPANY, are available in over 60 countries worldwide.
In 1999 he achieved the status of Signature Artist with the American Society of Marine Artist, where from October of 2003 through 2006, he served as President. In addition, he is a Signature Artist at the Noyes Museum of Art in Oceanville, NJ and has served on the board of directors of The Ocean City Arts Center, in his hometown. When not in the studio Weiland also teaches painting workshops in the United States and in Italy and offers his services as a Creative Consultant.
For more information about the artist please call the studio:
+1 (609) 398-3753 or send an e-mail.
In addition to learn more of the American Society of Marine
Artists, please visit:
http://americansocietyofmarineartists.com/
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