Meet and Greet Barb Mason at The Artist's Showplace this Friday Night!!

"Poinsettia"

Pastel Painting by Barbara J. Mason
Copyright 2011. All rights reserved.

Meet and Greet
Barbara J. Mason
this Friday night at The Artist's Showplace-CityArtCal December reception!

I am honored to have 2 featured Art pages in the 2012 Fine Art In Dallas engagement book. I will be on hand during the reception signing the 2012 engagement books and unveiling my most recent work of art, " Poinsettia"! You don't want to miss this event, this will be a great way to kick off your Holiday Season with a personalized art gift! ______________________________________ There will be: CityArtCal 2012 Fine Art in Dallas engagement books for sale Many featured Artist will be available to sign engagement books Beautiful original artwork for sale, Live music Painting demonstrations on Friday! Opening Reception: FRIDAY- December 2, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Exhibit Date: December 2 -December 30, 2011 Location: The Artist's Showplace 15615 Coit Road Dallas, TX 75248 theartistsshowplace.com You may also order your copy of the 2012 Fine Art in Dallas book online at: cityartcal.com. To see more of my art work, visit my web sites: ww.dragonflystudiocreations.com www.ndueseason.com

Artfully Painting and Cooking !

Who says you can't paint and cook your way through Thanksgiving!
Of course on tomorrow (Thanksgiving Day)
it will be all about- everything- coming- to- a -halt and GIVING THANKS!
I just wanted to share a little visual stimulation the day before our taste buds
are maxed- out and bellies and hearts are full!
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"PURITY" 20x16" Pastel Painting
(To purchase this painting, contact: www.dragonflystudiocreations.com)

"Purity" is the the sister painting to "Unforgettable"!
This piece is framed in black on black that makes the white tulip
POP! I am working on a series of white flowers right now, attempting
to achieve the same quality and style without my usual bold color.
It is very tempting for me to want to add just a dab of color.
But my art critique and husband is close by to make sure I
don't venture off into my color obsession!!

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"TRIBAL OFFERING" 16X20" Watercolor Painting
To purchase this painting, contact:
www.dragonflystudiocreations.com


Ok!, after painting the pastel "Purity", I had to
balance and get to that familiar comfort zone in a
sea of COLOR!! This time I needed lots of color and
patterns and texture with just a hint of white for your eye
to rest! I really enjoyed capturing the refection of the
cloth pattern on the white bowl. It felt great to splash around with watercolor again.
While painting this artwork, I discovered that I still love watercolor
just as much as my pastel painting.

I have noticed that this week I have painted
several food related paintings!
Oh well, TIS THE SEASON!!!
to view more of my painting please visit:
www.dragonflystudiocreations.com
or
email me @: art4dragonfly@aol.com

A WEEKEND OF GRATITUDE!

The above painting, "Unforgettable" has SOLD!

This painting was on display at The Gallery 8680 during the Black and White exhibit! Congratulations to Karen, and welcome as a new collector!

If you would like an original piece of my artwork

to spruce up your home during the holidays, please visit my website: www.dragonflystudiocreations or contact me @ info@dragonflystudiocreations.com

for holiday commissioned artwork prices.

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Citation Reception

My painting, "Submerged" is a juried finalist in the 2011 Citation Exhibit.

I was not one of the award winners on Saturday night, but I was fortunate in another way.

I was very fortunate to meet an upcoming artist, Sana Brown.

Her artwork titled, " The Coat of Many Colors" won

The Golden Paints Merchandise Award.

The quality of artwork and caliber of artist in the exhibit was outstanding.

A few of my favorite artist in this exhibit are: Nuray Fuller, Misty Oliver Foster,

Carmen Lax, Jan Partin and Douglas Winters.

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The CityArtCal opening reception was a big success, a special thanks to The Kitchen Source for providing the exhibit space and allowing local artist to display their artwork! Andrea Davis did and outstanding job with organizing and overseeing the publishing of this years artist calendar!

The 2012 Fine Art in Dallas is a 128-page engagement book with 100 color plates of original art of 72 artists from the Greater Dallas area. A portion of the sales of this keepsake book goes to fund art programs for local schools.

This calendar would make a great holiday art gift!

To purchase 2012 Art Calendar, visit: www.cityartcal.com or email me @ art4dragonfly@aol.com.
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Stay posted!!

I will be in the studio painting this week preparing for upcoming exhibits and competitions!

This should work up a big thanksgiving appetite!

www.dragonflystudiocreations.com

art4dragonfly@aol.com

www.dragonflystudiobarbmason.blogspot.com

See You This Weekend!

2012 CityArtCal Kick Off Party
I am one of 75 Dallas area
artist that will be featured in this the
2012 CityArtCal
Calendar!
Please join us in a spirited
evening TONIGHT!!,
honoring Jennifer Culbertson
and celebrating Dallas Art!

With the purchase of a ticket you will enjoy:
Valet Parking,
A Fine Art Silent Auction,
The Macallan Scotch Whiskey and Other fine Spirits,
Delicious Hors D' Oevres,
Schakoland Fine Chocolate,
Door Prizes from Ocean Prime,
Bohem Unique Gems & more!
A Gift- The 2012 Fine Art in
Dallas Calendar
A silent Auction full of original art, and more....

Advance purchase tickets are a available for $20
Your participation helps to fund CityArtCal's educational art award,
that is given annually to deserving students.

The Kitchen Source
1544 Slocum Street
Dallas, Tx. 75207
November 18th 2011
6:30-930pm
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Juried Show, November 3 - 27. 2011
Artists' Reception & Awards Saturday,
November 19, 7-9pm
@ PFamily Arts
Gallery,
4017 Preston Rd., Plano, TX
75093.

I am pleased to announce that my painting "SUBMERGED"
was selected as finalist in this juried show.

See more of my artwork at:
www.dragonflystudiocreations.com or email me : art4dragonfly@aol.com

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phone: 214-407-6625
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AWARDS AND SALES AT BMW ARTIST RECEPTION

BMW RECEPTION LAST NIGHT! Daughter: Christian Mason & Artist: Barbara J. Mason

I would like to pass on a humble, "Thank You",

to everyone who was able to attend last night's BMW Reception!

I am Amazed with what God is doing for me in the art industry, and I am
pleased to announce that my painting, "The Ultimate Eye Candy"
sold at opening reception lasts night!

Each vote last night did matter and I graciously accepted

Third Place - Peoples Choice Award!

There were over 82 fabulous works of art displayed by Plano Art Association members.

Other award winners last night were:

Above: Merel Dalgic - title: "Touch of Lght"- Oil- Grand Prize

Above: Nuray Fuller-title: Regal-Oil- 1st Place

Above: Linda Clary- title: "Autumn Light"- Acrylic-2nd Place

Above: Barbara J. Mason - title: "The Ultimate Eye Candy" - Pastel- 3rd Place

Above: PAA Member -Frank Sowells Donated this Artwork to BMW of Plano!
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Thank you Lake Highland Advocate for showing my artwork in online article.


LH art show features 60 plus Texas artists

Above Artwork: "Spanish Flag Morning Glories" by Barbara J. Mason

The Artists of Texas, a juried group of Texas-based painters, is conducting its third-annual Artists of Texas show at the Dutch Art Gallery in Lake Highlands through the end of December.

Several of the artists, including Kay Wyne, Niki Gulley and founding member Debbie Grayson hail from the Lake Highlands area. More than 60 artists are represented in this month’s exhibit and sale, including prize-winning 12-year old artist Anton Zhou.

The Dutch Art Gallery, located in Northlake Shopping Center at Northwest Highway and Ferndale, has been a fine-art fixture in our neighborhood for 46 years. For more information, contact the gallery at 214.348.7350.

Art in National magazine and gallery catalogs

VIEW MY ARTWORK IN THE BELOW PUBLICATIONS!

See more of my artwork in national magazines & Gallery catalog:

November issues of:
Southwest Art & American Art Collector

ANDXanadu Gallery Art Catalogue "Discover New Art!"

Artist of Texas Dutch Art Gallery "The Spirit Of Texas!"

Dutch Art Gallery Reception

The Artist of Texas Annual -"The Spirit Of Texas "

Reception @ The Dutch Art Gallery!

Barbara J. Mason and 6 watercolor painting.

I attended The Spirit of Texas reception at The Dutch Art Gallery on Saturday! The quality of artwork was amazing!!! As a new member of the Artist Of Texas I was humbled by the opportunity to display 6 pieces of my watercolor paintings alongside so many accomplished artist. The gallery was buzzing with art collectors, individual artists' experiences, laughter, eating and of course sales, sales and more sales!

I did not get a chance to meet every artist but I am proud to have spent time getting to know;

Debbie Lincoln, a fabulous oil painter and business woman with a contagious smile(we usually communicate via Internet)!, Gwen Bell who paints meticulous detailed cups/mugs, still life in oil on small canvases, Pat Meyer a still life and floral oil painter - a southern belle with a hearty laugh!, Dawn Waters Baker who paints the most beautiful sky scapes I have ever seen, Sheri Jones another great oil painter who painted boots and old trucks, and Anton Zhou the youngest member of the group

who is a teenager (12 or 13yrs old), but paints like a master oil painter!, Carol Henry, Martie Rains, and Barbara Haviland. We art fortunate to have a place like The Dutch Art Gallery her in Dallas that provides Beautiful Original artwork, and custom Framing! So, Please take time to stop by the Dutch art Gallery and say, "Hi" to Pamela Massar (General Manager) and her family

and you will be amazed!!! Congratulations to oil painter and business woman, Laurie Pace, her painting was the first one to sell!!

Dutch Art Gallery
10233 E. NW Hwy #420
Dallas, Texas 75238
214-348-7350

November art exhibits & news

THE DUTCH ART GALLERY will exhibit 6 pieces of my artwork during

THE ARTIST OF TEXAS EXHIBIT

NOVEMBER 5 - DECEMBER 31ST

THE DUTCH ART GALLERY

10233 E. NW

HWY #120

DALLAS, TEXAS 75238

OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5TH

11AM-4PM

WWW.DutchArtUSA.com
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I HAVE 2 PAINTINGS ON DISPLAY AT BMW EXHIBIT

The Plano Arts Association (PAA) and Classic BMW have partnered for a two-week art exhibition which will be from November 7 through 19, 2011.

The reception for this event will be held on Thursday, the 10th of November,

from 7:00 to 9:00 PM

at the Classic BMW Dealership on Spring Creek and the Dallas Toll way.

The Honorable Mayor of Plano, Phil Dyer, will give the opening speech and Frank Turner, Deputy City Manager, will present the People's Choice awards.

Location: BMW of Plano

Date: November 7 - 19, 2011

Reception November 10, 7:-9:30 PM

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CITYARTCAL KICK OFF PARTY
I AM ONE OF 75 ARTIST FEATURED IN THE 2012 CITYARTCAL CALENDAR

Please join us in a spirited evening honoring Jennifer Culbertson and celebrating Dallas art!

2012 Fine Art in Dallas Kick Off Party

The Kitchen Source 1544 Slocum Street Dallas, TX 75207

November 18th, 2011, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

General Admission
$20.00 USD

With the purchase of your ticket you will enjoy:

Valet Parking A Fine Art Silent Auction The Macallan Scotch Whisky and Other Fine Spirits Delicious Hors D'oeuvres Gladtower Live Productions Green Screen Photos Schakolad Fine Chocolate Door Prizes from Ocean Prime, Bohem Unique Gems & More! A Gift - The 2012 Fine Art in Dallas! Your participation helps to fund CityArtCal's educational art award, given yearly to deserving students. Tickets are limited and are available information contact: Andrea Davis cityartcaldallas@yahoo.com 214.263.5918 or Barbara J. Mason @ art4dragonfly@aol.com or wwww.dragonflystudiocreations.com __________________________________________________________

TVAA CITATION NOVEMBER 3-7, 2011

RECEPTION & AWARDS SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 19, 7-9PM
PFAMILY ARTS GALLERY 4017 PRESTON RD, PLANO TX, 75093
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Art In The Atrium Reception

PRAISE IS WHAT WE DO!!!!

Last night we had a great time mingling

with new artist and friends and collectors.

This is a photo of James and I standing in front of one piece

of artwork that I have on display at the City Municipal Building,

downtown Frisco Texas. This piece of artwork is titled: Praise Is What We Do!.

I also have 56 Oldsmoblile Rocket 88 on display as well. If you are in Frisco, Texas,

stop by the City Municipal Bldg, downtown and view 5 floors of beautiful artwork!

A few of my favorites are emerging artist:

Deb Arndt, Georgi Still, Janine Maupin, David Davidian.

Professional artist: Eileen Carver, Pernie Fallon, Jeb Matulich, Diana Moyer,

Sharon Van Antwerpen and me!

Richard Oldham -City of Frisco Public Art Manager, Me, James Mason!