News from Rail Station Studios and Gallery in Plano

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's College of Visual and Performing Arts and the UMHB Department of Art are pleased to present DILLARD3 an exhibition featuring the artwork of three creative cousins who have a special connection with UMHB, Doug Dillard, Don Dillard, and Gene Dillard. An Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, May 16 at 5:00 p.m.   The exhibit opens on May 16 and continues through June 26, 2013, at the Baugh Center for the Visual Arts Art Gallery. Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Baugh Center for the Visual Arts is located on the corner of 9th and Shine streets on the UMHB campus, Belton, Texas. Admission is free.  About Us Gene Dillard Gene is a native of Bartlett, Texas, and graduated from Bartlett High School. He attended Baylor University, received a Bachelors Degree in Art from the University of Texas at Austin and a Degree in Fine Art from the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. In addition to a life-long pursuit of fine art and painting, he engaged in a long career with major advertising agencies. Gene's mother, Ellen Ford Dillard, attended UMHB in 1927. His two sisters, Margaret Dillard Burns Behrens and Janis Dillard McMullen, graduated with degrees in music in the 1960s. And his wife's sister, Sue Allen May, also attended UMHB in the 1960s.     "Louise" Oil on Canvas 30 x 40   Click here to see more samples Don Dillard Don is a native of Temple, Texas. He graduated from Temple High School as well as Temple College, prior to attending the Texas A&M College of Architecture. He met his future wife, Camille Munk, on a blind date at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor while working for a Temple architect. They married a year later and lived in College Station while he completed his studies. Camille received her degree from UMHB and has been an active alumni since her graduation. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees.         "Stagecoach Inn" Watercolor 11 x 14     Click here to see more samples Doug Dillard Doug is native of Temple, Texas. He graduated from Temple High School, Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He collected many honors as a pioneer in church public relations and communications but is best known for his "Brother Blotz" cartoons and 30 years as editorial cartoonist for The Baptist Standard. He returned to his Bell County roots in 2007 to marry JoAn Musick-Dillard 72 years after she turned down his first proposal when they were 5-year-old neighbors. JoAn, a long-time trustee and benefactor of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, was awarded honorary Doctor of Humanities degree in 1995.       "Bro. Blotz" Pen and Ink 11 x 8.5     Click here to see more samples For more information, contact Gene Dillard 214-403-9171 info@railstationstudios.com   www.railstationstudios.com   Note: Gene also exhibits at Griffith Fine Art Gallery in Salado.

The Unveiling of the Plano Downtown Face-to-Face Portrait Collection (Click to see story in Plano Profile Magazine)   Took place Saturday, May 11 at the ArtCentre of Plano The ArtCentre of Plano is located at 901 18th Street, Plano, TX 75074 The Historic Downtown Plano Association, with a goal to highlight and bring attention to the character and personality the exciting downtown Plano district, has sponsored this year long project. The Assistance Center of Collin County is the designated charity for the downtown association and will be the beneficiary of the sale of the portraits. The reception on May 11 included a presentation of the portraits by oil painter Gene Dillard and photographer Gaby Pruitt of Downtown Plano's Rail Station Studios, the creators of the portraits. Remarks were offered by Frank Turner, Deputy City Manager of Plano; Bonnie Shea, President of the Historical Downtown Plano Association; Chief Brain Crawford, Plano Fire Department Chief; and Tanya Sastoque, Executive Direct or of the Assistance Center of Colin County. Portraits of each of these individuals are also subjects in the exhibition. Gene Dillard Rail Station Studios                                1013  15th Place #101 Historic Downtown Plano  (See map below) 214-403-9171    Portraits by Gene Dillard and Gaby Puritt    Scroll down to view a selection of samples of "Downtown Face-to-Face" portraits   by Gene Dillard and Gaby Pruitt  Jeff Sparks, Ye Ole Butcher Shop 20" x 16" Photogaphy by Gaby Pruitt       Judy Jackson, Cobweb Antiques  20" x 16" Oil on Canvas      by Gene Dillardael uses a unique  DON MULLINS        Derrick and Angela   Angela's on the Crosswalk 20" x 16" Sepia Photograph by Gaby Pruitt          Frank Turner, Deputy City Manager of Plano  Oil on Canvas 20" x 16" by Gene Dillard   Tanya Sastoque, Executive Director Assistance Center of Collin County  Color Photography by Gaby Pruitt    Brian Crawford, Fire Chief Plano Fire Department  Oil on canvas  20 x 16  by Gene Dillard Rail Station Studio / Gallery   We hope you will visit our studio gallery at your convenience. Our hours are "by chance or by appointment." So, you may want to give us a call just to be sure we're open when you visit.   214-403-9171             www.railstationstudios.com   Visit Rail Station Studios any time and enjoy seeing our unique exhibits of figurative art, photography and landscapes. We will also be glad to share information helpful to you in considering commissioning a portrait to honor a family member, an associate or someone to whom you wish to pay tribute. We also will have a variety of exhibitions throughout the year for you to view. We'll keep you posted. We would appreciate your sharing our Facebook page with your friends to help spread the word about Rail Station Studios and Legacy Portrait Painters.