So Much To Be Thankful for in 2012

I'm Thankful for my opportunity to travel to East Africa and return home safely! 

It was truly a trip of a lifetime! I was able to experience the adventures of 

wildlife safari, learn about the masai people, camping in the serengeti, hot air balloon ride over East Africa with a champagne breakfast afterwards and meeting

a new group of friends from Australia, London, New Zealand, Zimbabwe and California!

After returning home I was blessed to receive best in Show recognition from the Dutch 

Art Gallery and Artist of Texas, Honorable Mention from The Irving Art Association

Wildlife Exhibit, Pastel Society Of The Southwest- Still Life and Floral Award.

I was also selected into Louisiana Art & Artists' Guild-43rd Annual Exhibit, and

The City Of Frisco Texas- Public Art Program - Art In The Atrium.

More exciting news to come in December!!!

 

Floral & Still Life  Award

 Above Shown - " Garden Gathering" &  Right - "Water Ballet"

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This is just a glimpse of a few of my favorite moments and the wonderful things I was able to

photograph and be a part of while in East Africa!

A special Thank You to Steven Powell who was our photography mentor and instructor

while on safari. With his guidance I felt proficient using my Canon EOS Rebel XSi Camera and safari lens

(100-400 telephoto lens). I was able to bring home over 4,000 images and numerous 

video recordings of the Masai people and East Africa wildlife and more.

IT'S OFFICIAL! WILDLIFE SAFARI AND WILDLIFE EXHIBITS!

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! 

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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"  was accepted into the Irving Art Association -
11th Annual Wildlife Juried Exhibit
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts - 1975 Puritan Dr. Irving, TX.
Exhibit Opens October 1- October 25th
Awards Reception: Sunday October 14, 2-4pm
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Fourth Annual Artists of Texas Juried Show
 “The Colors in Texas”

Top Image: Poodle Face- watercolor by Barbara J. Mason, Bottom image, Oil Painting by Dawn Waters Baker

Contact Information
Pam Massar, Owner
The Dutch Art Gallery, Inc. 10233 E. Northwest Hwy. #420
Dallas, TX 75238
214-348-7350
dutchart1@aol.com
www.dutchartusa.com
 

An Award Winning Weekend!

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! 

For more information please visit:

http://www.bosqueartscenter.org/newgalleries.aspx?folder=ArtCompetition2012&parentname=Preview+2012

 

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I also received  Best In Show 

at Unconditional Love 4th National Juried 

Fine Art Pet Competition

Award winning painting "Purr-fect Perch" 17x23" watercolor painting

exhibit dates: August 27th through September 27th 

@ Jaycee Park center for the Arts

2012 Irving Art Association Pet Show Winners

2012 Best of Show  Barbara Mason, TX- Purr-fect Perch
IAA President’s Award Helen Bailey, TX -Stalking His First Fish
Gamblin Award
Ann Dysinger, OH- What Do You Mean YOUR CHAIR?
IACC Award
Linda Walker, MN -Doggone

OIL / ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
First Place Linda Lucas Hardy, TX- Surreptitious Gaze
Second Place Sabine Higgins, TX -Are We There Yet?
Third Place Josephine Hodos, OH- A Bit Shy
Honorable Mention Debbie Mattison, TX -Happiness
WATER & MIXED MEDIA
First Place Sharon Giles, TX- Guard Duty
Second Place Stephanie Grimes, SC - Ready to Go
Third Place Jane Strong, TX- Best Friends
Honorable Mention Jude Delaney, OK- Camo Doxies
DRAWING
First Place Geri Dunn, TX- Morning Shadows (On Spook)
Second Place Stephen Bolen, TX- Bandito
Third Place Beth Lowell, NJ- Contented
Honorable Mention Tracy Teeter, KS- Leg Warmer
PHOTOGRAPHY/SCULPTURE
First Place Betsy Perkins, TX -Dawn
Second Place Jeffrey Driver, TX - Majestic
Third Place Carol Lyon, TX- Self Image
Honorable Mention Ellen Whitten, TX- Maximus

for additional show information visit:
 www.irvingart.org.

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And I received Honorable Mention at the- Southern Watercolor Artist Exhibit at UNT- Fort Worth

Award winning painting " Poodle Face" 17x23" watercolor

Congratulations  to all of the award recipients of the

Society of Watercolor Artist 

2012 Juried Members Exhibition

August 6th - September 29th,  2012
University of North TX Health Science Center,Fort Worth


Best of Show: Randy Meador
First Place: David Maxwell
Second Place: Barbara Millican
Third Place: Soon Warren
Juror's Choice Awards:
Karin Michele Anderson, Robert Cook, Michael Holter, Connie Logan Levsen and Muriel Mimura
Honorable Mention:

 Charlene Baker, P Jean Cole, Sarah Graham, Norma Lively, Barbara J. Mason

for additional information contact:

http://swa-watercolor.com

Artwork Going To New York, NY..and more!

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

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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 Northwest Hwy #420

Dallas, TX. 75238 214-348-7350

Artist Reception : November 3, 2012 

from 11am-4pm.

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Irving Art Association Juried Pet Exhibit

"DOG TIRED" 17" X 23" Watercolor by Barbara J. Mason

"PURR-FECT PERCH"  17" X 23" Watercolor by Barbara J. Mason

My artwork "Dog Tired" and "Purr-fect Perch"
have been accepted into the Unconditional Love
4th National  Juried Fine Art Pet Competition
August 27- September 27, 2012

Artist Reception September 9th 2012  from 2-4pm 
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts
1975 Puritan Drive
Irving, Tx 75062

NEWS, AWARDS, AND MORE!

THE FIRST HALF OF 2012

 HAS BEEN THE BEST YEAR EVER SO FAR!

I AM HONORED TO SHARE WITH YOU A FEW OF MY LATEST  ART BLESSINGS!!!

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 JURIED ENTRY ACCEPTANCES AND AWARDS!!

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I have been accepted as a juried member into the  INTERNATIONAL GUILD OF REALISM,

 "The Victor" pastel by Barbara J. Mason

The International Guild of Realism mission is to advance realism in fine art through museum exhibitions, art gallery shows, workshops and education programs conducted by our Members, marketing support and Internet exposure.

 “Realism” ranges from classical realism (based upon the traditional, academic-style painting techniques) to contemporary realism (where cutting edge techniques and subject matter are used to comment on today’s world). Trompe l’oeil, photorealism, surrealism, and super-realism are some of the genres included within the range of realism choices for modern artists, as well.

The International Guild of Realism was founded by a group of leading professional realism artists from around the globe in 2002 with four goals:

•  Recognizing the best realists working today
•  Creating exhibition opportunities
•  Providing technical and promotional support
•  To offer a bridge between art collectors and the highest quality realist art,

 created by our members.

It’s all based upon the proven belief that the more art lovers of the world have access to high-quality realism, the greater the value these paintings will have. Value not just in monetary terms, but in appreciation, understanding and international attention.

It’s all based upon one simple premise: The more realism artists succeed in the competitive art world, the greater the benefit to the art lovers of the world.

Contact us via email at: info@realismguild.com
 
International Guild of Realism
Scottsdale, Arizona

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Society Of Watercolor Artist Exhibition

"POODLE FACE" watercolor by Barbara J. Mason

My artwork titled, "POODLE FACE" has been juried into the 

SWA 2012 Members Exhibition

Monday, 6 Aug: SHOW OPENS

Sat, 8 Sept: 3-5pm RECEPTION and AWARDS

Saturday, 29 Sept: SHOW CLOSES

Delivery, Reception and Pickup: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Atrium Gallery, 3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard at Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76107

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CFAI -ART CHALLENGE "FAMILY"

"MENTORING MOMENTS" watercolor by Barbara J. Mason

I am pleased to announce that my artwork "Mentoring Moments"  won
Honorable Mention Award for the Contemporary Fine Art International-
June themed "Family" art challenge!

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UPCOMING EVENTS!!!
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LUXI EXPERIENCE- DALLAS

"DRAGONFLY PEARLS"  acrylic by Barbara J. Mason

THE WEEKENDER DALLAS

July 27-29, 2012 at the W Dallas-Victory Hotel

The best things in life do come in threes...
Luxi, the W Hotel and THE WEEKENDER DALLAS

I will have artwork in the LUXI EXPERIENCE art auction

and artwork for sale as one of the 10 featured artist for this event!

This event is the consummate girl's weekend vacay. THE let-your-hair-down, all-about-you shopping event with all things luxury! THE WEEKENDER DALLAS and the W Hotel offer 3 days of the good life... featuring top fashion, beauty, lifestyle, epicurean and signature service brands. Each guest will be showered with gifts, including an exquisite care package, nightly room drops, exclusive events and VIP access to an affordable, luxury shopping experience.

Everything a woman wants... wrapped in luxury!
 CALL 214.989.3310

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Brazilian Blowout:

 

"Emerald Green" Watercolor by Barbara J. Mason

Wild - Exotic - Creative - Women Artist

July 2, thru July 31, 2012

14 Women Artist- 50 pieces of artwork!
I will have 3 pieces of artwork for sale during this event!

Girl’s Night in Paradise is the second annual, ladies-only event hosted by Frisco Arts at the Frisco Discovery Center. The party starts at 6PM on Saturday, July 28. Purchase $25 tickets online or by phone: 972-668-5180. Frisco Arts Members receive a 20% discount.
Bite into tantalizing Brazilian finger-food, such as empadhinas, pulled-pork sandwiches, Pao de Queijo(Brazilian cheese puffs), fruit skewers, and more! Finish off with Brazilian coffee cookies, cheesecake squares with guava –rum sauce, and chocolate brigadeiros. Thirst-quenching beverages such as margaritas and Brazilian lemonade will also be available.
Browse vendors of women’s beauty, fashion, and wellness products and services, such as Blue DoorBoutique, 3 Sirens Couture, Park Lane Jewels, Winkable Lashes, 31 Gifts, Mary Kay, and much more! Some products and services will be complimentary and some available for purchase with “Brazilian Beauty Bucks.” Sink into a massage chair provided by DFW Health and Wellness. Sample Mary B. Cakes or have a psychic reading done by Bella Fino. Make a bid in the silent auction or play Brazilian Black Jack. Silver Star Pictures will also provide a photo booth and themed backdrop for girlfriends to capture the memory.
Programming in the Black Box Theater will feature a fashion show by Blue Door Boutique, the chick-flick “What Women Want,” and the presentation of the “Blowout” award to one winning female artist featured in the “Brazilian Blowout,” July’s themed art exhibit in the Frisco Art Gallery. Three Frisco Arts Board Members: Korinna Kirchhoff, Sue Allen, and Nazli Ali, will act as juries.
Tickets are limited, so purchase early! All proceeds will benefit the arts in Frisco.