ADVISORY/Wyland Culminates National Book Tour With Orange County Gallery Show.

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ADVISORY...for Saturday (July 15)

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WHAT:        A chance for the public, media, and collectors to meet
             Wyland, the world's premier ocean artist, at a VIP
             Homecoming Studio and Gallery Show. The event is free.

WHO:         Over the last 22 years, Wyland has risen to prominence as
             one of the most celebrated artists of our time. He has
             gained world-wide fame as a painter, sculptor, writer,
             underwater photographer, and creator of more than 85
             monumental murals of marine life.

WHY:         A welcome home gala to celebrate the culmination of a
             nationwide book-signing tour for Wyland's fifth book,
             Wyland Ocean Wisdom (HCI Books -- $19.95). The 263-page
             hardcover book combines Wyland's elegant original brush
             drawings of sea life with more than 100 self-penned
             inspirational messages based on his sea-faring
             experiences over the last 30 years.

WHEN:        6-10 P.M. Saturday, July 15

WHERE:       Wyland Galleries, 855 W. Harbor Dr., Suite A, in Seaport
             Village, San Diego, 619/544-9995.

BACKGROUND:  Wyland's landmark murals and artwork are seen by more
             than one billion people each year throughout the United
             States, Canada, Japan, Australia, Mexico, France, and New
             Zealand. The VIP show will introduce the public to new
             Wyland fine art releases, including "Spouty and Friends,"
             Wyland's first fine art animation release for the young
             -- and the young at heart. Other releases include
            "Whale Vision," a limited edition giclee on canvas;
            "Manatee Visit," a limited edition lucite sculpture
             depicting this now-endangered species; and, "The Ancient
             Mariner," a limited edition bronze of an endangered
             green sea turtle.

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