a pair of journal studies
collage experiments by J A Dixon
4.25 x 4.25 inches each
Archive for March, 2015
two more journal experiments . . .
Saturday, March 28th, 2015A Narrow Escape
Saturday, March 21st, 2015
A Narrow Escape (detail)
collage on structured panel by J A Dixon
13.75 x 14.5 x 1.5 inches
prize art for the 2015 British Single-Shot Rifle Match
awarded to G Freking
a birthday salute
Monday, March 16th, 2015
a birthday salute to Matthew Rose
collage on paper by J A Dixon
11 x 9.25 inches
Still More Haus of Cards
Sunday, March 8th, 2015“I allow total spontaneity to overwhelm the process. Ingredients that allude to the world of the recipient merge with conspicuous or camouflaged non-sequitur elements.”
— 2/2/13
Journal studies and collage greeting cards are my proving ground for the qualities that lead to fruitful miniatures, and I am finding that self-contained miniatures themselves are increasingly serving as ingredients in larger works. This could get interesting.
Two Heart to Handle
collage greeting card by J A Dixon
Adventures to Last
collage greeting card by J A Dixon
February Hearts
collage greeting card by J A Dixon
For The Bobs
collage greeting card by J A Dixon
Sweet Time Puffin
collage greeting card by J A Dixon
Until April . . .
Sunday, March 1st, 2015“. . . just set one day’s work in front of the last day’s work. That’s the way it comes out. And that’s the only way it does.”
– John Steinbeck
If I am to be honest with myself, there must be the recognition that this is a blogsite not unlike many others: a personal tool for somewhat murky purposes (and a service to others less so, as much as I would desire that aspect to predominate). At any rate, I deeply appreciate that it is followed, and I shall continue my effort to make it worth the time you take to pay a visit.
I have written before about the March Exercise, my annual focus on building another layer of creative habit that can be internalized as part of a new cycle. It began as an experiment in time management nine years ago. Here at The Collage Miniaturist, I have showcased a month-long collage-a-day ritual for the past two. My tenth March Exercise will be a departure. Blog entries and updates to social networks will be temporarily suspended, as I concentrate all of my time on a few major studio objectives. I am required to stack one block of work on top of another in a way that does not allow for attention to routine public disclosures.
Before I step away for the month, here are two collage starters on their way to Allan Bealy for completion. Compared to prolific collaborators like Allan, I could be considered a rookie. Stay tuned for his response. See you in April.
two collage starters for A Bealy
by J A Dixon on KYDEX® synthetic sheet
each: 5 x 7 inches