Scott Dykema

To Creativity, Original Painting

2022

Artist Comments
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 reading "Thank You." Elements of street art prevail with the dynamic usage of bright-colored spray paint. Scott produces an ode to getting lost in the creative process, much adored by artists worldwide.

About the Artist
Artist Scott Dykema creates colorful mixed-media figurative works, reminiscent of contemporary street art. This is largely due to the inclusion of spray paint in his arsenal of tools. “There is an extreme love in putting something down onto a blank surface, committing to giving it new life and finishing it,” says Scott. His work comes from the constant desire to simply create. Drawing inspiration from the hues of the sky, books, images online, or even spots on the floor. Scott first started out studying nutrition and dietetics but veered into his ingenious creative side by the influence of an art teacher. He demonstrates fanciful interpretations of cultures through multiple layers, and oftentimes metallic elements. In each piece, he presents a story that awaits the imaginative viewer. Scott’s studio is a charming 1947 Chevy school bus parked permanently in his Texas backyard.

Words that describe this painting: dinosaur, t-rex, tyrannosaurus rex, dino, bold, waves, Hokusai, comic books, collage, mixed media, large, vertical, rainbow, colorful, water, pop art, text, stars, animal, animals, pop, mixed media artwork, red

To Creativity
Scott Dykema
Oil paint, comic books, spray paint, gold leaf, and enamel on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2022
60 in. h x 48 in. w x 2.5 in. d
10 lbs. 1 oz.