Scott Dykema Mixed Media
American artist Scott Dykema paints surreal scenes and subjects in bold, visceral colors that are ingrained with improvised textures and an otherworldly perspective that evokes Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. Animals, drawn with sharp, unusual patterns on their bodies, are portrayed in peculiar poses as they stand before alien backdrops of contrasting neons, pastels and earth tones. Dykema’s work tells the story of another place and another reality, one with only the faintest resemblance to our own.
Possessing a strong appreciation for the primordial, Dykema draws inspiration from cultures that revere nature, something reflected in the sense of spirituality in his work. He layers different materials — like ink, spray paint, acrylic and varnish — to create dynamic surfaces that enhance the surroundings of his extraordinary subjects.
Dykema graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Arlington. While there, he apprenticed as an assistant to a decorative artist. In 2001, Dykema and his wife, Anna, opened a decorative painting business, Daydream Studios, located in Arlington, Texas. They collaboratively work on an array of private and public art commissions for homes and businesses in the Texas area.
When not working at Daydream Studios,he paints inside an old school bus that he converted into a makeshift studio. His solo work includes illustrating the popular children’s book Keep Dreaming, as well as creating fine art inspired by his imagination.
Dykema boasts clientele from around the United States and internationally. Prestigious publications, such as 360 West and Luxe, have showcased his art, as have many galleries in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
On 1stDibs, explore Scott Dykema’s mystifying mixed-media paintings.
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A brawny bison stands against a vibrant, dreamlike landscape. Layers of brown add warmth to its dark-toned fur, while vivid blue strokes around its eye give it ...
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A chief stands with authority and an admirable expression, his head adorned with a feathered headdress, his body draped in patterned fabric, and his neck adorne...
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This is a piece of art from Scott Dykema's horse series. In the artwork, the horse is depicted as a unique and significant animal. The image is full of striking...
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Artist Scott Dykema presents a portrait of a beautiful lady as part of his series of powerful women. The composition touches on combinations of beauty and stren...
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Artist Scott Dykema shares a vibrant image of an Egyptian lady. Part of his exciting series of powerful portraits of women as leaders. "Strength, beauty, and sp...
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Part of the artist Scott Dykema's series of works with the American Bison as the subject matter. He depicts the hefty animal standing firm in a verdant landscap...
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Displaying his own rendition of popular iconography, artist Scott Dykema shares a charming image of Batgirl. Part of his series of portraits of famous comic boo...
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Artist Scott Dykema depicts a chimpanzee riding a yellow car with flaming orange decals. He delivers a distinct statement piece using striking colors in his sig...
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In artist Scott Dykema's colorful piece, a colossal T-Rex storms past ocean waves. He collages old comic strips in the background and paints a rainbow with text...
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Artist Scott Dykema demonstrates a roaring lion with a fierce look in its eyes. One of the biggest pieces in his series of collaged mixed media portraits and an...
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Artist Scott Dykema exhibits a hefty brown bison with a thick bushy mane. A psychedelic Aztec background in blue and red, with gold metallic accents draws inter...
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Artist Scott Dykema paints a portrait of a chimpanzee wearing gold chains. He layers multiple moody colors in various applications and rich textures. "The chain...
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Part of artist Scott Dykema's series of the majestic bison. Mist clears in the dead of the night as an eye emerges from within wisps of bright vivid clouds. I...
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Part of artist Scott Dykema's series of chimpanzees. Standing before a bright yellow background is a dapper primate wearing a golden chain above his two-piece...
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A glowing portrait of a young woman by artist Scott Dykema. Part of Scott's series of bold, strong women, this piece is rich with heavy texture and dynamic us...
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"The light that comes with adversity is almost a badge of honor," states artist Scott Dykema. "A badge of honor that nature wears anonymously. It is a badge o...
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This piece is from artist Scott Dykema's series inspired by thoughts of the sea. "The idea of being carried is one of trust and faith in something that is unsee...
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An energetic cascade of color in free form by artist Scott Dykema. Part of Scott's series on vibrant abstractions, this piece features bursts of spirited hues with etched and dripping details. Eye-catching metallic features cleverly capture light from different angles.
About the Artist
Scott works out of a 1947 Chevrolet school bus that is parked permanently in his Texas backyard. His highly expressionistic, figurative work is reminiscent of contemporary street art, largely due to the inclusion of spray paint in his arsenal of media. Scott is inspired by images he comes across in books or in daily life. His bold statement pieces demonstrate artful yet fanciful interpretations of world cultures. Each painting, through its dynamic layers of color and metallics, presents a story that awaits the imaginative viewer.
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Going Up...
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Part of artist Scott Dykema's series of vibrant abstractions. A striking dynamic piece made in various forms using an atmospheric loose method. "The spaces fall...
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Part of artist Scott Dykema's series on animals. Scott paints an electric portrait of a pig with two of his bird friends eyeing the viewer. "This started as a...
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A majestic deer glows before a vibrant sunset deep in the forest. Part of artist Scott Dykema's series of paintings with deers...
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"This bird was painted as a part of a series after a huge catastrophic freeze in Texas," shares artist Scott Dykema. He depicts a thoughtful portrait of a blu...
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"In this piece, I kept a simple almost monochromatic color palette," says artist Scott Dykema. "I wanted to keep the image of the heron separated from the backg...
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A pronounced portrait of a woman gazing out, rendered in distinct red, blue, green and gold swaths. "She is imbued with a look of power and class," says artis...
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Part of artist Scott Dykema's ongoing series of women with tattooed sleeves. The figure wears a white and gold dress, acce...
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Part of artist Scott Dykema's signature series of dramatic female portraits. The woman looks out with a piercing gaze, her delicate face framed with a flowere...
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A heavily textured portrait of a woman layered with turquoise and umber paint and gold leaf. "I dressed the woman in a sculpted gold gown and head wrap," says...
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A regal buck poses in a green field under a clear sky. The animal's gold antlers point up to the twinkling stars. Part of artist Scott Dykema's ongoing series...
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An expressionist view of a raven among dense green foliage. Artist Scott Dykema says he intentionally left the painting ambiguous as to whether the bird is la...
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Artist Scott Dykema created this painting while staying in the mountains in New Mexico. "The work started as an abstraction," explains Scott. "The skull was added over the abstract painting, and I chose the skull of an impala. The original title was "The Most Tame Impala...
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