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The Light of Day pastel painting by Barbara J. Mason has been accepted into the 27th Annual Bosque Art Classic

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...

Simmering Summer Art Trails

"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 ...

Barbara Mason wins Award at National Pastel 2012

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...