Scott DykemaA Deer on Gold2018
2018
About the Item
Artist Comments
This piece is part of my series of animals. It has heavy surface buildup and is set off by the metallic gold around the head and antlers.
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.
A Deer on Gold
Scott Dykema
Oil, enamel, gesso, acrylic, spray paint on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2018
40 in. h x 30 in. w x 2.5 in. d
10 lbs. 1 oz.
- Creator:Scott Dykema (American)
- Creation Year:2018
- Dimensions:Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:A Deer on Gold. Scott Dykema. Oil, enamel, gesso, acrylic, spray paint on stretched canvas. Finished black edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front and back.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 623181stDibs: LU92213665121
Scott Dykema
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.
You May Also Like
2010s Street Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Street Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Street Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Street Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Street Art Mixed Media
Paper, Mixed Media, Screen
2010s Street Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Spray Paint
2010s Street Art Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Screen
2010s Street Art Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Stencil
2010s Street Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Street Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media
More From This Seller
View AllArtist Comments
On a blue-sky day, two friends meet up and talk about everything. One is logical, lightening quick, and forthright. The other is simple, intuitive and uninhi...
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Symbolic imagery surrounds a poised woman, exploring themes of memory and identity. Photographs adorn her black dress, while birds and botanical elements brin...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Two butterflies spread their wings, revealing intricate white patterns. Outlined with gold metal leaf, they glow softly against a vibrant turquoise background. ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
The mixed-media artwork presents a surreal creature. A hybrid of bird and monster emerges with exaggerated teeth, oversized eyes, and vibrant, layered shapes th...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Artist Rodion Gilmitdinov captures a fleeting moment of balance and vulnerability as a lone surfer rides a breaking wave. Loose, spontaneous strokes of blue and...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
This expressive work portrays a rearing horse and rider with vivid energy and movement. Created with oil paint, pastel, acrylic paint, charcoal, and oil sticks,...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media




