Wyland's Art Studio

Dolphins are among the most intelligent and animated creatures on earth. Found in most of the oceans, these playful animals remind us of our connection to the sea. In his painting, "Dolphin Laugh," Wyland captures the curiosity and playfulness of Kibby, a young dolphin he met years ago at the famed Dolphin Research Center in the Florida Keys.

In the painting, "Full Moon Seascape," Wyland shows viewers how to create a stunning image of a serene tropical beach, as a beautiful moon rises above the horizon.

In this episode, Wyland uses the interplay of shading to establish the power and size of an elephant against a deep, dark green forest.

In this episode, Wyland creates a stunning image of a lighthouse overlooking a foggy coastline, with step-by-step instructions for new artists to follow along at home. "Lighthouses are great subjects for marine art," Wyland says. "They remind us that there is always a guiding light available to us if we look hard enough."

The octopus is one of the most fascinating and intelligent creates of the sea. In this episode, Wyland encourages viewers to paint along with him as he employs impressionistic colors to create a shimmering effect.

Paint application and brushwork are the key lessons in this episode featuring Wyland's depiction of a bald eagle.

"Mahi Mahi may be best known to fishermen," Wyland says, "but for an artist they are in a category all by themself with golden bodies dotted with shimmering greens and blues.

The Moorish Idol got its name from the Moors of Africa, who purportedly believed the fish to be a bringer of happiness. In this tropical underwater scene, Wyland showcases complementary colors and glazing techniques to celebrate the Moorish Idol and many other animals that live among the coral reefs.

In this episode, Wyland invites viewers to follow along with him as he paints a beautiful Tropical Island.

Sailfish are incredibly impressive animals," Wyland says. "Clocking in at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour, they're almost impossible to track up close. But in a painting like this I can freeze time for a moment to enjoy nature at its best. In this episode, Wyland uses blending techniques to create a flowing underwater scene.

In this painting lesson on light, shade, and tone, Wyland recreates a memory from one of his dives at Stingray City in the Cayman Islands.

Wyland renders his years of travel and adventure - from scuba diving below the Antarctic ice to journeys down the Mississippi River - into works of art. Negative space, a key element of artistic composition, proves an ideal technique for this touching depiction of a panda.

Polar bears are one of the earth's most iconic animals. These powerful predators roam the artic ice sheets and swim in that region's coastal water and have been sighted hundreds of miles from land. The bear's stark white coat and powerful stature make them a favorite subject for nature artists.