Douglas Kimbel Weiland was born on Herzo base in Nuremberg, Germany in 1953. The desire to paint surfaced at an early age and led to private study with local artist Anthony Trezza, and further instruction with Pat Witt, a prominent South Jersey Painter. In 1972, Kim moved to Philadelphia and entered Tyler College of Art. Later, he traveled to Italy, studying one year at The Tyler School in Rome. Sketches and paintings reflect time spent throughout Italy, Northern Europe, Yugoslavia and Tunisia.

In 1976, Weiland relocated to Ocean City, New Jersey. Here the serene influences of the coast soon found a stronghold in his style. Today, the scope of Weiland’s painting continues to tell the ever-changing story of the coast. The subject of the sea is still a dominating force as are the many influences of surfing, sailing and fishing. The special dedication to life on the barrier islands is eternally an inspiration.

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