Here is a TV
interview on WEDU channel where I share my work in my studio:
https://video.wedu.org/video/episode-712-qaem95/
Marc De Waele Biography
I was born in Belgium in 1962
where I undertook my studies. I have worked and painted throughout
Europe before moving to the United States in 1999.
I have studied under some of
the most acclaimed artists in the world and have been involved in
many great projects such as the restoration of the paintings at the
Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.
My work has sold to collectors
all over the world, and I now offer my services in art in the United
states.
Here is a brief summary of my
education, training and experience:
Education and Training:
1978-1983
-Concentration in Art History, taught by Professor De Bruyn
-learned to
work with forged metal.
-Concentration in trompe l’oeil, specialty decoration, marble and
wood painting techniques. Master painter.
-Passed with
distinct honors and 2 silver medals
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Worked from
my 13 years old by my Uncle, whom is a master blacksmith, where
I learned all techniques in forging steel.
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Learned
over the years, by well known Belgium artists, the art of
chasing and Repousse’ - moving metal.
1990-1993
-Did the
complete interior decoration of hotels (Belgium) by painting and
metal work.
Work
Experience:
1984-1987
1985
-Ghent,
Belgium; Eeklo, Belgium; Roeselare, Belgium; Knesselare, Belgium
1986
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Exhibition
at the Hotel Elysee at Knokke-Zoute Beach, Belgium
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Exhibition
at the Munchen Museum of Art in Munchen, Germany where 2 works
titled, Mixid of Gold 18 x 28 cm, 1984 and Chinese
Astrology of the Rabbit 18 x 28 cm, 1985 remain displayed
1987
1988
1990-1993
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Specialty
murals, trompe l’oeil, and decorating for hotels, restaurants,
and individuals in Belgium
1988
1995
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Exhibition
at the Hetspijker ArtCafe in Ghent, Belgium
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Exhibition
at the Blankenberge Beach Casino, Blankenberge, Belgium
1996
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Exhibition
at the Blankenberge Beach Casino, Blankenberge, Belgium
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Exhibition
at the Jucca Gallery in Lochristi, Belgium
1997-1998
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9ft x 15ft
mural for the Blankenberge Beach Casino titled, Blankenberge
and Her Casino’s
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Exhibition
at the Blankenberge Beach Casino, Blankenberge, Belgium
1999
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Commissioned by the city of Huy, Belgium
(French Belgium) to paint a 12ft x 21ft mural of the city
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Several
private trompe l’oeil orders, restorations and wall murals for a
private home in Tarpon Springs, Florida
2000-2001
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8ft x 12ft,
16ft x 12ft, and 30ft x 30ft wall murals of Venice, Italy for a
private home in Clearwater, Florida
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Several
trompe l’oeil, patina, and faux marble works for private homes
in New Port Richey, Florida
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5ft x 7ft
oil painting on canvas for the Design Resource Group located in
Clearwater, Florida
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Several
pieces of furniture and cabinets restored and decorated in the
Tampa Bay area, Florida
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4ft x 5ft
oil on canvas “God Bless America” depicting the events that
occurred on September 11, 2001 – donated to Mayor Guiliani and
the City of New York. After Mayor Guiliani left office he
donated the painting to The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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10ft x 30ft
oil canvas backdrop of forest scene for the Richey Suncoast
Theatre New Port Richey, FL
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Several
special orders for private clients; oil on canvas
2002-2004
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Built
studio for making sculptures.
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Trompe
l’oeil on walls in private homes
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Restored
marble sculptures on the Bok Tower in Lake Whales, FL
2005
2006
2007
2008
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Worked
primarily for private commissioned works.
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Restoration
of building for Gallery site.
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Made
sculptures, fountains, and oil paintings for new gallery.
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Winner of
ArtLoud Competition, Tampa, FL. Public art sponsored
by the City of Tampa and the Crew Tampa Bay. “Equilibriest”
Sculpture and Harp Fountain now displayed on Franklin St. Mall,
Tampa, FL.
2009
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Commissioned by Pepsi Cola to work at the NFL Experience
at the Pepsi Tent making a sculpture out of recycled Pepsi
cans. The sculpture is a 7 foot quarterback. It now resides at
the Pepsi Cola headquarters in New York.
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Completed a
series of aluminum sculptures called the Mystic Dance.
2010
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Completed
“El Corazon” community sculpture for Palma Ceia District
in Tampa, FL
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Won Red
Ribbon award for “Climbing in Balance” public art sculpture
in ArtLoud Competition, Tampa, FL. The sculpture resides in
the park, downtown Tampa.
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Worked on
new combination of materials for sculptures.
2011
2012
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Working
together with artist, Nobuho Nagasawa, on her latest community
project in St. Petersburg, FL.
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Worked
together with artist, Jason Shiver, on community work in Tampa,
FL.
2013
2014
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“Open Minded”
and “Contario” public art sculptures displayed and sold in
downtown
Kissimmee, FL.
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Public art
sculpture “Conversation”, 11 ½ feet in height, located in
downtown St. Petersburg, FL.
2015
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Public art
sculpture “Rooster”, 12 feet in height, located in downtown
Kissimmee, FL.
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The Wedding
Sculpture, 11 ½ feet in height, was displayed at the Dali Museum
in St. Petersburg,
FL and currently resides at private residence.
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Worked with Newland Communities Developer on public art
sculptures for the
Waterset Community of Apollo Beach, FL.
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