"ART IS LIFE! EXPAND YOUR MIND! CREATE SOMETHING!"
Dixon approaches painting much as she does her life...intuitively with free expression. "Anything is possible if the art spirit is right." Direct observation of everyday life and a keen sense of what will work on canvas fuel her passion for exploring fresh subjects as well as revisiting old favorites. the work is about color, immediacy and an emotional response to the world around her. Inspiration is drawn from paying attention to the moment and recognizing ideas that connect with the soul...color, form, mood, light, music, conversation, dreams... her art reflects something from deep within the soul. Dixon's personal journey challenges her to investigate peace, harmony, chaos, fears, stress and laughter of the day... to reveal and paint in response to this LIFE and all it's complexities. Going back to her Louisiana roots and the familiar laissez le bon temps rouler...that is, let the good times roll on the canvas! ...and she does.
Born: 1959, Monroe, Louisiana.
Newcomb College of Tulane University, 1981. B.A. Studio Art & Painting.
Post-graduate Study, Studio Arts Center International, 1981-82. Florence, Italy.
Studied in workshops with Wolf Kahn (New York).
Workshop and classes with Kim English (Denver).
Full-time coordinator for 3 kids & one very spoiled Golden Retriever.
Dixon has also published 2 books with Pelican Publishing Co., Gretna
The Cajun Night After Christmas by Amy Dixon and Jenny Moss. Illustrations by James Rice.
Who's That tripping Over My Bridge? by Coleen Salley. Illustrations by Amy Dixon
