Smile South Florida Dentist Donates to Wyland Foundation
Community Service, Practice News June 14th. 2008, 5:15pmDr. Charles Nottingham, Smile South Florida Cosmetic Dentist, donated to the Wyland Foundation. The foundation encourages environmental awareness through education programs, life-size public arts projects, and community events.
“I believe it is very important to give back not only to the community, but to the environment,” said Dr. Nottingham. “I have many of Wyland’s paintings and love what he stands for.”
Inspired by the work of Jacques Cousteau, Wyland began painting the underwater realm in the early 1970s, hoping people would respond to his work’s message of environmental responsibility.
Today, he is the world’s most widely collected marine life artist, internationally renowned as a pioneer of the environmental art movement. An estimated one billion people view his artwork each year — particularly the mommoth Whaling Wall murals he paints to promote the preservation of the oceans and their creatures.
His art captures whales, dolphins, sea turtles, manatees and reef life in their natural habitat, alive with spirit and grace. Wyland’s paintings and sculptures are known for their vivid coloraboration, true-to-life detail, and the soul that shines through the eyes of each marine creature portrayed the eyes of each marine create portrayed. A passionate diver, he spends innumerable hours each year swimming with aquatic inhabitants, drawing inspiration that fuels both his art and his life.
The City of North Lauderdale dedicates this mural on June 14th, 2008, as a reminder of the wonders of nature and the need to preserve them for future generations. The mural on Wyland Walk was created by the world famous artist Wyland, whose monumental Whaling Wall project is a series of 100 life-size marine life murals that span twelve countries on four continents. This wall is the 99th mural created out of 100.
To donate to the Wyland foundation, go to http://www.wylandfoundation.org and click donate.
Dr. Nottingham with North Lauderdale Mayor |
Wyland presented award by Mayor |
Dr. Nottingham, wife (Elisabeth), daughter (Vanessa), and Wyland |
Wyland painting |
June 20th, 2008 at 8:30 am
I think that it is so great how Dr. Nottingham is getting involved with the community and is doing his part to help the environment. Being an artist myself and having a true love for environmental protection/preservation, I highly commend artist Wyland for his efforts, and Dr. Nottingham for his participation and donations!
June 21st, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Dr. Nottingham spoke to me about Wyland’s Whaling Wall murals after his visit to the North Lauderdale location. He was in awe of the art and enthusiastic about the project bringing further awareness to preserving our environment and encouraging people to enjoy the beauty and wonder it has to offer. Dr. Nottingham’s generosity reinforces Wyland’s beautiful message, and for that I thank him!
June 25th, 2008 at 7:20 am
Way to go Dr. Nottingham!!! Your love of art and your generous donation to our environment is much appreciated by us and many other’s.
July 2nd, 2008 at 3:37 am
Great paintings, Dr.Nottingham is doing excellent job in helping the environment,there are only few like u in this world to do the services.