He now works exclusively in watercolor and occasionally in mixed media. His watercolors have earned him national acclaim. His work has been published in Watercolor Magic Magazine; The Artist's Magazine, La Ventana Magazine, and New Mexico Magazine and numerous other publications and books. He is listed in Who's Who In American Art and is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society. Fred was the recipient of the Grumbacher Gold Medal Award. He received Best of Show three consecutive years in the New Mexico Watercolor Society annual members exhibition. He received "Best of Show" in the Sierra Providence Annual Exhibition at the El Paso International Art Museum in 2002. Chilton has received four awards in the 2006 annual competition of Watercolor Magic Magazine.