Saturday, June 9, 2012

I will be painting live during my Artist Reception Tonight at Orison's Gallery !

Orisons Features Three New Artists


Second Saturday, June 9th, the gallery will host a reception for Kristine Byars, Kim Englishbee, and Barbara Mason. These three ladies participated in our April “Art in the Making” event in conjunction with Arts in Bloom. They enjoyed their day in McKinney, and received a very favorable response from our clients. Join us in celebrating their original art during our Second Saturday Arts Reception, 7p-10p. Barb Mason will be demonstrating outside the gallery during the early part of the evening.


Byars is an accomplished artist widely exhibited in the DFW Metroplex. Her bright colors and cleverly cropped compositions give her western imagery an award-winning edge. Byars’ art will be featured on the poster of Chestnut Square’s new Cowboy Days celebration this fall.

Whether of livestock or landscapes, Englishbee’s carefully crafted paintings draw the viewer into an elegant spaciousness that grants her subject a unique preeminence.

Mason’s innovative watercolors sometimes include a literal cut edge, making her florals dimensional. (Must see in person to appreciate!) Mason’s pastels are lush, richly colored with surprising elements.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Simmering Summer 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
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"Dragonfly Jewels" Pastel by Barbara J. Mason

 It will be exhibiting in Illinois this weekend! I will be exhibiting artwork in Springfield, Illinois
this weekend at the On the downtown square! I am booth #40! A big thanks to the collectors that purchased commissioned and pre-exhibit artwork!
 I am blessed to have faithful art lovers and collectors in Illinois!
I will be bringing many new works that represent my latest technique in pastel as well as multiple
small pieces for the Children's Booth! So bring your kids so that they can become young collectors! Artwork at children's booth is priced at $4, $5, $6 for original artwork! 
The art show is Saturday(5/19?2012) 10am-5pm  and Sunday (5/20-2012) 10am-4pm.
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"Tribal Offerings" Watercolor Painting by Barbara J. Mason

I am also pleased to announce that I have just received 
2nd Place in Watercolor at the 57th Annual  Irving Art Association Members Exhibit! 
Please stop by Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan Drive, 
Irving, TX. 75062  (May 1-May 24, 2012.
 Last year when I participated in this exhibit, my artwork "Fruitful " received Best In Show!
This year my artwork "Tribal Offering" was the second place watercolor winner! 
The fruit theme is working well!! (smile)
Artwork "Tribal Offerings" is also selected to participate in the 2012 Winner's Exhibit,
 June 2-July 8th at Irving arts Center (3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving TX).

A few of my personal favorites who won awards are:

Best In Show: Helen Bailey:
 "Innocence" colored pencil/pastel: 
Helen is a great artist with a wonderful spirit and talent!
she paints the most beautiful horses that I have seen! 
President's Award: Ernie Benton : 
"Radiant Beauty" Acrylic painting. Ernie is another personal 
friend of mine and a wonderful artist who paints jazz musicians, figurative, still life artwork!
 I am proud to a collector of his work!
Honorable Mention: Nancy Becker Medina:
"Viola & Pansies" oil.
Nancy is a great christian friend of mine that paints floral and still life artwork. 
We exhibit together at Artscape, with the Artist of Texas and
 various other local TX. venues.  Nancy is a very accomplished
oil painter with a big heart!
Third Place: Water Media: Sandhya Manne
 " Blue Budda" water media.
Sandya taught me Zentangle! She was my first instructor and we have been friends every since.
If you are interested in learning this new method of free-style drawing she will be more than willing to 
come out and teach a class for you. To contact Sandhya go to  : www.sandhyamanne.com

1st Place Drawing: Beverly Fuqua
 "In the Thicket of Things: colored pencil.
Beverly is a full spirited- go getter! She worked endlessly organizing this exhibit!
 She is an awesome wildlife and pet portrait artist! 

A big congratulations to all of the other award winners 
and all of the artist who participated in this Exhibit!

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

YOU ARE INVITED TO SEE BARBARA'S NEW ARTWORK AT BMW OF PLANO TEXAS


"The Victor" Pastel Painting by Barbara J. Mason  (17x23")
"Building A Dream" Pastel Painting by Barbara J. Mason (17x23")
"Things That Make You Go Vroom"

Exhibition Reception

2010 NEW PAA LOGO

&


Plano Art Association
                                   
Classic BMW 

Artist Barbara J. Mason

Cordially Invite You to

"Things That Make You Go Vroom"

Opening Reception:   Thursday, 3 May 2012    7:00 - 9:00 PM at

Classic BMW Showroom
:    6800 Dallas Pkwy, Plano TX 75024

Join Me For a Special Evening of

Unveiling of my new art work, 
Beautiful cars, Hors D'oeuvres 
Beverages
"Classic Car"  Pastel Painting by Barbara J. Mason (24x30")

   contact artist @: www.dragonflystudiocreations.com
or
For artwork prices
contact PAA @ 214.912.2493







Monday, April 23, 2012

"Row Of Rubies"- Artist: Barbara J. Mason- 2012

Southlake Town Square, Southlake, TX

April 27 - 29, 2012

Event Hours:
Fri. 4 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m
LOOK FOR ME AT : BOOTH # M14
This event is free and open to the public!
I hope to see you this weekend!!
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57th Annual Irving Art Association Juried Members Show


2011 - Best of Show - Fruitful - Barbara Mason - Watercolor

I am pleased to announce that 3 pieces of my artwork 
has been accepted into the
57th Annual Irving Art Association
 Juried Members Show. I was blessed to receive Best of
Show in 2011. I hope you will come out and see the award winners for 2012!!
We are always expecting GREAT things!!!

The exhibit opens May 1 - May 24, 2012

Awards Reception Sunday
May 6, 2012, 2-4 pm

Jaycee Park Center for the Arts
Home of the Irving Art Association
1975 Puritan Dr, Irving, Tx.
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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Pastel National 2012 Award Winner

The 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 Foundation.

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First Place
Mary R. Koch Memorial Award
The Dragon Fruit
Sangita Phadke
Colts Neck, New Jersey
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Second Place
Strawberry Fusion
Barbara J. Mason
Frisco, Texas
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Third Place

Sky’s On Fire
Michael Duane
Overland Park, Kansas
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Honorable Mention
First Snow in Galisteo
Richard Hayek
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Honorable Mention
Tiger Girl
Patricia Elliott Schappler
Bedford, New Hampshire

Honorable Mention
Still Life with Bottles and Crow
Michael Mahoney
Macomb, Illinois

Honorable Mention
Prism Escape
Mike Barret Kolasinski
Chicago, Illinois

Juror's Statement
I applaud the Wichita Center of the Arts for the high caliber work submitted

to the Pastel National Exhibition 2012. Due to the quality of the artwork,

my role as juror and judge was personally challenging.

In viewing the entries and selecting the awards,

I looked for three things: a high level of craft or technical accomplishment,

conceptual substance, and a sense of authenticity reflecting the artist’s personal vision.

It has been an honor for me to spend time with the works of so many talented artists.

A special thanks to each participant for entering. I anticipate a wonderful show.

- Sally Strand




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