Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

This year there were 2,500+ entries in the Pastel 100 Competition. At the end of the day, and with the help of  five category jurors the entries were narrowed down to the top 100 . I am  pleased to announce that my painting "Strawberry Fusion"  was awarded Honorable Mention in the category of Floral & Still Life. I am honored that this is my second year listed amongst the top 100 pastel artist in the Nation! "Strawberry Fusion" pastel painting by Barbara J. Mason  CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ENTRANTS AND AWARD WINNING ARTIST!

One weekend Three exhibitions and Three awards !  I just received 1st Place Award in Pastel Category at the prestigious Bosque Art Classic  There were 790 entrants and 163 finalist and 12 awards granted this year!    Below is the first place - pastel category- glass trophy that I received and the list of other award  recipients of the 2012 Bosque Art Classic! 1st place Bosque Art Classic - 27th Annual Juried Art Show Bosque Art Classic Exhibit dates are:  September 8th through September 29th 2012  If you get the chance please visit this exhibit the caliber of artist is outstanding and I was fortunate to sell my award winning artwork at the reception  and "The Light of Day"pastel painting will not be returning home to Frisco, Tx.   My sincere thanks to the citizens of Clifton, TX. and the board and staff associated with the 2012 Bosque Art Classic for putting together an exquisite art event!...

Today's painting, entitled "Morning Reflection" is a Plein Air Landscape by Texas Contemporary Impressionist Jimmy Longacre.  It was painted around 8:30 in the morning, in Lyndon Johnson Park.  The painting was awarded second place in the Marble Falls, Texas, Plein Air Paintout, "Paint The Town", and was purchased by a collector attending the event.  For more of my paintings and information, please visit: Jimmy Longacre's website              My blog: Paintbox and Easel                  My CFAI Gallery