OPA 2016 Salon Show Juried Exhibition

We are excited to announce that Dillon has been selected to be a part of this year's OPA Salon Show Juried Exhibition. The show will be held in Castle Gallery Fine Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The selected painting is Rowboats - Cinque Terre, 9 in. x 12 in, Oil on Board.

The exhibition will have its opening reception on Friday, September 30. The show will be held from September 30 to October 29. For more information, please feel free to explore the following link:

http://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com/events/exhibitions/2016/salon/index.cfm

We plan to be present during the opening reception, and we are excited to see all the other stunning selected artworks from artists within North America.

What's New for 2016?

Commission Work

Dillon has recently been immersed with his commission works. Reuniting with a previous admirer and collector from his Diana Paul days, he was asked to paint a new piece from their travels. Hearing about their travels and memories, Dillon couldn't pass on this opportunity and took the project on wholeheartedly.

Dillon painting the details of the red-brown roofs of Saint-Émilion.

Dillon painting the details of the red-brown roofs of Saint-Émilion.

So far the piece has unraveled beautifully. About two-thirds the way there, Dillon still has a lot to think about while finishing up this piece. But, you can see what an amazing piece this has become. Some of you may be familiar with this location, it's of Saint-Émilion in France. The place is known for it's wine and it's unique Romanesque churches and ruins that run through the narrow streets of the commune.

A Member of Oil Painters of America

Dillon is proud to announce that he is now a Member of the Oil Painters of America: http://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com/index.cfm

Upcoming Travels - China and the Silk Road

Dillon and the family will be traveling back to China in March. Their journey will take them to the historic Silk Road. Taking a dive back into his Chinese heritage, Dillon hopes to add to his vision and perspective of this world, and the way he sees it. Keep an eye out for upcoming works that may be influenced from this adventure.