Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

I AM HONORED TO ANNOUNCE:  4 RECENT AWARD RECOGNITIONS! TWO from the RICHARDSON CIVIC ART SOCIETY!    My painting "SECRETS" which won Best In Show/ Purchase Award and my painting   "SWEET SENSATION" won 1st Place in Watercolor! As a recipient of the Best in Show award my painting Secrets was purchased by RCAS and later donated by RCAS to the City of Richardson, Texas!   This painting is part of The City of Richardson's permanent collection and it is displayed at the Richardson Public Library. (I believe on the second Floor) .                       Best In Show "Secrets "                      Full article Below:   TWO AWARD RECOGNITIONS FROM RICHESON75! I am excited to share that my painting PINK GLOW received  3rd Place award and my painting UNCOMMON ANGE...

Merry Christmas everyone! SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND!  SUITE 2016 - GALLERY ARTWALK "OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS" Artist: Barbara J. Mason I want to thank each of you personally!  This has been another record breaking year in regards to artwork sales, national and international awards, and corporate purchases!  I appreciate each and every one of you!  As a result of your support,  Dragonfly Studio will end 2014 stronger  and leap into 2015 full of  CONFIDENCE, SUPPORT & HOPE!   I will keep you posted because the 1st quarter of the upcoming New Year will be AMAZING !  SEE YOU TONIGHT :  6-10pm  @ 13331 Preston Rd.  Dallas TX 75240 SUITE  #2016  ARTFULLY  BARBARA J MASON, Owner:  Dragonfly Studio Creations,  N Due Season and Sound Integrity.

I'M BRINGING HOME THE RIBBON! Greater Gulf Coast Art Festival Sponsor's! BOOTH #1 Epstein Way I am honored to receive the SPONSOR'S CHOICE AWARD at The Gulf Coast Art Festival in Pensacola, Florida! ____________________________________________________ Thank You Pastel Society Of The Southwest ,  for the AWARD OF MERIT,  for my painting titled: "DESIRE" "DESIRE" pastel by Barbara J. Mason  ______________________________________________________________ My pastel painting titled:"Timeless" is featured at the  Robert Lange Studios in Charleston South Carolina! It is included  in the 9 th Annual IGOR Exhibition  from November 7, thru November 28, 2014. ___________________________________________________________________ Thank you CELINA RECORD ,  for the interview opportunity and publishing the article:   "MEDICINE FOR THE SOUL"-  -Frisco artist explores origin of her passion...

I'M LEAVING FOR AN AFRICAN PAINTING SAFARI ! OCTOBER THRU NOVEMBER I WILL VISIT NAIROBI, MWANZA,KENYA, TANZANIA, SERENGETI, NGORONGORO, LAKE VICTORIA. THIS WILL BE AN AWESOME PAINTING SAFARI WITH A DYNAMIC GROUP OF ARTIST AND WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM LONDON AND AUSTRALIA. FOR THE FIRST TIME I WILL CREATE A ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL ABOUT MY EXPERIENCES AND INSPIRATIONS OF AFRICA. I WILL USE SANDY DELHANEY'S STYLE OF ILLUSTRATED JOURNALING. HER WEBSITE IS : http://www.sandydelehanty.com http://havepaintswilltravel.blogspot.com THIS TRIP WILL INCLUDE CANOEING , PRIVATE DAY & NIGHT SAFARI'S, SAFARI HIKING AMONGST THE GIRAFFE & ZEBRA'S & 3DAY STAY AT A MASAI VILLAGE AND MUCH MORE!  _________________________________________________________ EXHIBITS THAT I HAVE RECENTLY  BEEN ACCEPTED INTO ARE: IAA WILDLIFE EXHIBIT Title: "SMILEY " watercolor painting by Barbara J. Mason -  22x27" The above artwork "Smiley...

It looks like my artwork will also be traveling the globe this summer and early fall!  I have been accepted into: Pastel Society of America's 40th -  "Enduring Brilliance!" Exhibit. Last year was my first time entering PSA exhibit and I'm very optomistic about our repeat acceptance into their 2012 Pastels Only -Enduring Brilliance Exhibit. My artwork titled: "Submerged" was  accepted this year. A big congratulations to all of the other TX. artist accepted this year! 40th Awards Ceremony & Dinner on September 23, 2012 Pastel Society of America 15 Gramercy Park South- New York, NY 10002 wwww.pastelsocietyofamerica.org Barbara Mason ___________________________________________  Fourth Annual Artists of Texas Juried Show “The Colors in Texas” Best of Show - Barbara Mason First Place - Dawn Waters Baker Second Place - Ann Rogers Third Place - Kristine Byars Dutch Art Gallery 10233 East ...

Of the 790 Bosque Art Classic entries, 164 pieces were selected  by the judge, Tom Tierney. Only 9 artist were selected in my  entry category of Pastel Painting! This is my first year of entering The Bosque Art Classic  and I am pleased to announce that  my floral pastel painting, "The Light Of Day" has been accepted into the prestigious Bosque Art Classic in Clifton, TX. The exhibit runs September 8 -30, 2012. http:// www.bosqueartscenter.org/ artclassic.asp This white iris was photographed while I was exhibiting at the   "Dallas Blooms" Art Exhibit,Artscape at the Dallas Arboretum.  Each year before the exhibit opens I make a point of wondering the arboretum  grounds looking for new floral subject matter and inspirations to paint.  This year I was on a mission to photograph and later paint purple irises.  Unfortunately I could not find one purple iris on the entire property. On the last day  I...

"Red Hot Chevy" Impala  Pastel Painting by Barbara J. Mason My artwork is on the simmering trails this summer!  For starters I will have two pieces of  artwork on display at Huffiness Car Dealership in Plano, "Red Hot Chevy"  and "Big Blue"! "Big Blue" - Chevy Bel Aire Pastel Painting by Barbara J. Mason Huffines Chevrolet and Texas Women’s Caucus For Arts Present “ What Drives you?” Exhibition Friday, May 18 - Wednesday June 6 2012 at Huffines Chevrolet Showroom on 1001Coit Road, Plano TX Visit our showroom and see the beautiful original art created by Texas WCA members among the beautiful cars. Reception is on Thursday, May 24 , 7:00 - 9:00 PM Opening remarks by Deputy City Manager - LaShon D. Ross Come and enjoy cars, art, hours ‘devours, drinks and fun  __________________________________________________________________________ "Dragonfly Jewels" Pastel by Barbara J. Mason  It will be exhibiting ...

T he Wichita Center for the Arts Pastel National 2012 Award Winners I am pleased to announce that my artwork "Strawberry Fusion" won Second Place Award in the Pastel National 2012 Exhibit!! Pastel Natonal 2012 | March 30 - May 13, 2012 This exhibition is a national showcase, highlighting the art of pastel on paper. This year’s exhibit was juried by Master Pastelist, Sally Strand. The Pastel National 2012 Exhibition is generously underwritten by the Fred C. and Mary R. Koch Foundati on. ___________________________________ First Place Mary R. Koch Memorial Award The Dragon Fruit Sangita Phadke Colts Neck, New Jersey _______________________________ Second Place Strawberry Fusion Barbara J. Mason Frisco, Texas _________________________ Third Place Sky’s On Fire Michael Duane Overland Park, Kansas __________________________ Honorable Mention First Snow in Galisteo Richard Hayek Santa Fe, New Mexico Honorable Mention Tiger Girl Patricia Elliott Schappler Bedford, New Hampshire...