Creativity is limitless. Not bound by the usages of traditional art materials, DUNN aka The Signtologist, has exposed another medium used to create works of art that everyone can appreciate. I was able to catch up with the Denver, CO native to get an inside look of what goes into creating his one of a kind pieces.

Tell me a little about yourself (where you’re from/grew up, school, etc.). Washington Park area south side of Denver, CO

How did your surrounding environment influence your creativity and ultimate decision to make art your career?

I was always influenced by my surroundings in the city. I love the pace, the lights and sounds;  just walking around downtown I get inspired. I left to go to college in Durango Co, and this is when I first realized that I needed to be in the city. Once I arrived back, I enrolled in art school downtown and started my training in Animation.  This was the start of me pursuing art as a career.

What does your art represent?

A new form of street art.  It means different things to each person that comes in contact with it. I love that there is no right or wrong in this medium, which allows me to express myself freely. Art has always been my outlet; it keeps me grounded.

At what point in your life did you feel like your art could really go above and beyond what you expected?

When I gave away my first painting to Jedi Mind Tricks in Boulder,

DUNN and Pharrell

Colorado and saw what it meant to a group I admired. Since then, I am amazed by my work everyday.

You’re a green artist, meaning you primarily use recyclables for your work. Your medium of choice is street signs….why?

I accidentally ran out of canvas one night working on a school assignment and needed to finish the project. So I stepped outside to clear my head and saw an old faded no parking sign in our carport. I grabbed it and one thing lead to another…

What’s the process for creating your pieces?

Goodie Mob

First, I get the signs, clean them, and bend them back to shape, if need be. Then, once I find a subject, everything starts with a sharpie outline on any sign. I then add reflective scraps, in some cases, and begin painting. I usually then let the piece dry and tweak and add details, if need be. No two pieces are ever alike, so my process is constantly changing to accommodate my canvases.

You have met and exposed your artwork to a few celebrities. What’s that like?

DUNN and Spike Lee

For the most part it has always been amazing to be able to meet someone who has inspired you, and to give them a gift that, in turn, often inspires them. It makes the process come full circle for me. It is truly a humbling experience to be able to chop it up with hip hop icons on an artist to artist level. I feel blessed every time it happens.

What are your goals for 2010 and beyond?

To keep building and exploring this niche I have created. And to travel with my work, doing shows out of Colorado and around the country.

DUNN and ?uestlove

Ludacris

To view more of The Signtologist’s work, check out www.signtologist.com or follow him on twitter.