The disciplines necessary to succeed in advertising have been applied effectively to fine art. "Problem solving is a common thread (actually more like a rope) though all areas of graphic expression," according to Dillard.

Exhibits have included a one-man show at The Blackland Gallery, exhibits at the Merritt Art Studio Gallery and Griffith Fine Art Gallery in Salado and Rutherford's Gallery in Dallas.

He conducts workshops featuring the "copyist" method of instruction. The method has proven very effective and beneficial to students because it accelerates their acquisition of skills in areas of color, composition, drawing and facilitation of the oil media.

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