Mend Thine Every Flaw
collage catharsis by J A Dixon
6 x 8.5 inches
Archive for the ‘Holidays’ Category
Monday, May 26th, 2025
“It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain — that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”
— Abraham Lincoln, November 19, 1863
Deep Morning Zephyr
This studio landscape study was inspired by my plein air practice and a recent train trip from California to Illinois via the transcontinental rail route envisioned by President Lincoln. Today’s memorial observance intensifies my gratitude for all the generations of soldiers and seafaring warriors who selflessly sacrificed all they had and all they would ever have to provide those like me the opportunity to pursue my creative calling. You are remembered and honored forever.
Happy New Year!
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
Noise Maker
collage experiment by J A Dixon
6.5 x 8.75 inches
Friday, November 29th, 2024
Mindful of small pleasures,
Gave thanks for life’s treasures.
Thankful Ode (to Merz)
holiday collage by J A Dixon
13 x 15 inches
available for purchase
A happy 80th to Kathy!
Wednesday, November 27th, 2024“Say thank you in advance for what is already yours.”
— Denzel Washington
As the holiday nears, gratitude is in the hearts of all who silently look inside and attune, especially those with circumstances in flux between sweetness and sorrow — for those of us less tempted to take things for granted — as a tide of adversity and bounty reminds us that thankfulness must be present in the midst of both suffering and grace.
A long practice of making crafted cards for others, the wellspring of my concentration on the art of collage, occasionally sparks an unexpected commission based, more often than not, on the traditional photo montage. These works may not be destined for a museum, but the response makes them a most rewarding experience, as I participate vicariously in an apex of family joy. The type of “legacy collage” featured below is an ideal gift because it is highly meaningful to the recipient, of course, but everyone also relates to the inherent “cut and paste” technique, accessible to all, with its deep heritage in the domestic and applied arts.
Bouquet of Memories
legacy collage by J A Dixon
11 x 14 inches
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Monday, December 25th, 2023
Happy New Year!
Saturday, December 31st, 2022
Sparkle Someone Else
collage miniature by J A Dixon
7 x 8.25 inches
a salute to the 75th birthday of Burton Cummings
and He was born for thee . . .
Sunday, December 25th, 2022Beyond the trappings of any birthday,
each of us was born to serve a purpose.
Makin’ Christmas collage again!
Friday, December 23rd, 2022 
A new display rack for the Holiday Market . . .
Thursday, November 24th, 2022
The “Holiday Market” at Art Center of the Bluegrass is in full swing! Fourteen of my collage miniatures are available and priced for gift giving. I enjoyed designing and making a new rack to display collage art from a few pieces of fine walnut that were kicking around in our box of scrap wood (for what seems like forever).
Happy Thanksgiving to everybody!
Friday, December 24th, 2021
Holiday therapy, aesthetic exercise, creative ritual, intuitive workout, craft drill, thematic meditation — call it whatever we want. It’s that season to make and send tree miniatures to those we treasure.
Have a Merry-Merry, everybody!
Four Tree Miniatures for Christmas
collage greeting cards by J A Dixon