Dylan Eckland

As a 34-year-old oil painter based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with roots in Portland, Oregon, my work weaves together vibrant colors and surrealist visions to explore the dynamic interplay between nature and technology in the modern world. Drawing from a decade of experience as a professional tattoo artist and my success in mural contests across the Northwest, I bring a bold, tactile energy to my canvases, where the organic and the mechanical collide in unexpected ways.

My paintings are a celebration of contrasts—lush, vivid hues meet dreamlike forms, blending the wild pulse of nature with the sleek, relentless march of technology. Influenced by my journey from Portland’s eclectic art scene to Tulsa’s evolving cultural landscape, I create surreal narratives that challenge viewers to reconsider their place in a world where the natural and the digital coexist. Each piece is a conversation, inviting reflection on how technology reshapes our connection to the environment and ourselves.

My process is intuitive yet disciplined, rooted in the precision of my tattooing background and the freedom of large-scale mural work. I embrace oil paint for its depth and versatility, using it to craft scenes that feel both familiar and otherworldly. My art seeks to provoke curiosity, spark wonder, and inspire dialogue about the beauty and tension of our ever-changing world.