Scott Dykema

To Honor, Original Painting

2021

Artist Comments
"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 bluejay perched on a golden slate melting under candles. "The power grid almost shut down. Many went without power for days during the coldest days in Texas history. However, even though many were inside trying to survive, the animals outside were doing the same. The days after the freeze were filled with so much gratitude and appreciation. Seeing the birds alive was just mind-blowing icing on the cake."

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.

Words that describe this painting: bird, bluebird, bluejay, gold, metallic, animal, animals, contemporary, mixed media artwork, blue, pink

To Honor
Scott Dykema
Oil, enamel, spray paint, and gold leaf on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2021
38 in. h x 26 in. w x 2.5 in. d
10 lbs. 1 oz.