Poet painter
About the Artist
A Twin Cities native, Dillon spends days in his studios located in Bayfield, WI & St Paul, MN. He holds a BA in Studio Arts & Business from the University of Minnesota.
His work is primarily oil painting with a variety of curious sculpture over the years. His work and art style is mostly considered Post Modern or Expressionistic.
Dillon describes his work as, ‘Art with a Grin, because I try to infuse humor in much of my work.’ Dillon’s paintings & poetry are influenced by impressions from life, travels and practical living. One of Dillon’s favorite paintings, ‘W.B Yeats & Me’, celebrates a life of travels and love of poetry. Dillon’s various Micky work over the years represents the duality in our consumer driven society.
As a former Ad Agency owner, Dillon has been described as one of the true Mad Men of Advertising. Dillon’s love of art has always been a focus, fine art was often used in his ad agency work. With a large Irish brood living in the Twin Cities, he’s never far from children, grandchildren, great grandchildren & many friends.
Richard Dillon
Poet Painter