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The Artist

Dixon was taught Chinese calligraphy by his mother before his first day of school. It was the start of his artistic journey for fine arts and learning from artists he admired throughout his formal educations. He entered his first painting competition hosted by the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara California in 2004 and won multiple awards which gave him instant recognition by the local art scene. He believes in continuous learning to deepen his sensibility and explore different genres. This website is a curation of his exploration into Abstraction. It represents the culmination of his living in Eastern and Western culture throughout his life.

Vision

In his Abstraction works, Dixon aims to draw from his life experience and transform his response, memories, and feeling into the design. He wants to convey his stories to the viewers. by using layers of contrasting colors, expressive gesture, shapes and lines.

Body of Work

2021 to present - Transition to Abstraction
2018 to 2020 - Santa Fe Series, skyscapes, churches, and Indian portraits
2016 to 2017 - Best Friends Series, memoir for dogs, cats and stuffed animals
2004 to 2015 - California Series, coastline, urban, plein air and studio paintings.

Where

Dixon was born in Hong Kong. He graduated at the University of Western Ontario, Canada. He had studied Business Administration at the George Mason University. Throughout his career in high tech, he specialized in product management, business strategy and business analysis while practicing and progressing in his love for art and painting. He was naturalized in California as a citizen of the United States of America, and now he is a practicing abstract painter based in Corrales, New Mexico.

Education

Dixon's art work has evolved since he emerged as a fine art painter. He continues to research into different genres and has learned from many artists that he admires. The teachers who have the most influence over his work include the following:

Mark Farina - Carmel Plein-Air
Cuong Nguyen - Fine Art Portraiture
Ming Franz - Splash Ink and Color
Douglas Fryer - Abstract Landscape
Michael Ottersen - Abstraction
Yang Qi Xia (楊企霞) - Contemporary Chinese Painting

Affiliation

New Mexico Art League: Board of Directors, Videographer

Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance: Member since 2025

Recent Exhibitions

2025 - New Mexico Art League Gallery, "In the Garden"

2025 - New Mexico Art League Gallery, "Out of the Box"

2025 - New Mexico Art League Gallery, "Small Works"

2026 - New Mexico Art League Gallery, "Black and White"

2026 - South Broadway Cultural Center Gallery, "Beyond the Physical World"

Recent Video Releases

2025 - New Mexico Art League Instructor Profiles: M. Cole, D. Cook, & D. Schmidt

2025 - New Mexico Art League Classes & Workshops, Summer & Fall Sessions

2025 - Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance, Florey Exhibition Reception

2025 - Albuquerque FUSION, Bill Sabatini, FAIA, Abstract Artist Profile

2025 - New Mexico Art League Gallery Small Works Reception

2026 - Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance, Beyond Exhibition Reception

2026 - New Mexico Art League Workshops, Winter Session