SEASON'S GREETINGS FROM DRAGONFLY STUDIO CREATIONS









"Under A Open Heaven" Original Pastel by Barbara J. Mason
 

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As we continue on through this wonderful Holiday Season

 and officially cross into Winter, our thoughts turn gratefully

to those who have made this year another record breaking year

 for Dragonfly Studio Creations!

I am grateful for every art show acceptance, art award and art sales! 

 We were blessed to travel nationally and internationally again this year!

I will graduate from BCA Leadership Art Institute in May of 2016.

I look forward to upcoming 2016 art shows and special events

featuring my new paintings from various international inspirations!
 

We couldn't have done it without you!

Thank You for a successful 2015,

and our best wishes to you and yours for the new year.

May it bring peace, prosperity, health & happiness.



Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

from 

~ The Dragonfly Studio Creations & N Due Season Team~
 

 

www.dragonflystudiocreations.com

I WILL BE PAINTING LIVE AT MY GALLERY DURING THE ARTWALK THIS WEEKEND!

 

 

 

I will be painting live this weekend!

 

JOIN ME WHILE I PAINT LIVE AT OUR MONTHLY

DRAGONFLY STUDIO ARTWALK!

"PINK ROSE" (PASTEL WORK IN PROGRESS) BY BARBARA J. MASON

EVENT: DRAGONFLY STUDIO CREATIONS & Midtown Monthly ARTWALK
FREE Admission, Entertainment, and Spirits!

DATE: July 18, 2015

Time: 6pm - 10pm

13331 Preston Road

Suite: #2016

Dallas, Tx.  75240

40 Art Galleries Under One Roof!

Over 100 Artist Represented!

  Charity of the Month:
 DALLAS CHILDRENS CHARITIES

http://www.dallaschildrenscharities.org/...

YOU ARE INVITED FOR AN EVENING OF ENJOYMENT!

For more info OR to view artwork visit: www.dragonflystudiocreations.com
 

 

 

DRAGONFLY STUDIO APRIL - MONTHLY ART EVENTS!

Crimson II watercolor by Barbara J. Mason

 "The Spring Hat Parade"

Ladies! Gentlemen! It is time to deck the halls of the mall with your most favorite,

 zany, outrageous, and unique HAT! 

Join the fun of celebrating spring and 

wear your bonnet, headdress, derby, chapeau, fedora, helmet, cap or turban.

EVENT: DRAGONFLY STUDIO CREATIONS & Midtown Monthly ARTWALK
FREE Admission, Entertainment, and Spirits!

DATE: April, 18, 2015

Time: 6pm - 10pm

13331 Preston Road

Suite: #2016

Dallas, Tx.  75240

38 Art Galleries Under One Roof!

Over 100 Artist Represented!

Charity of the Month: Free to Breathe

YOU ARE INVITED FOR AN EVENING OF ENJOYMENT!

 I WILL BE IN THE GALLERY SATURDAY NIGHT, SO STOP BY THE AND
SEE OVER 12 Original NEW PAINTINGS!

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EVENT: ART IN THE SQUARE SOUTHLAKE
 

"UNCOMMON ANGELS" Pastel by Barbara J. Mason

 BOOTH #C2g

I will be exhibiting at the ART IN THE SQUARE ART FESTIVAL

in Southlake, Texas again!
I have lots of new paintings ranging

from large to miniature size originals!

LOCATION:
Southlake Town Square: Southlake, Texas

DATES:
 April  24, 25, 26, 2015

EXHIBIT HOURS: 
Friday: 4pm-9pm , Saturday: 10am-9pm, Sunday: 11am-6pm
http://www.artinthesquare.com

See more of my artwork @: 

www.BarbMason.com

www.BarbaraJMason.com

www.Dragonflystudiocreations.com

www.DragonflyStudioblog.com

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Bringing Home The Ribbon & Acceptances!

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!

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Thank You Pastel Society Of The Southwest, 

for the AWARD OF MERIT,

 for my painting titled: "DESIRE"

"DESIRE" pastel by Barbara J. Mason

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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.

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Thank you CELINA RECORD, 

for the interview opportunity and publishing

the article:

 "MEDICINE FOR THE SOUL"- 

-Frisco artist explores origin of her passion for art!-

 

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Everyone is invited to my studio tonight!

November 15th, 2014

13331 Preston Road 

Suite: 2016

Dallas, TX. 75240

Open Studio and Art-walk from 6pm - 10pm.

See you there!!!

A DOUBLE -DOSE ART FILLED WEEKEND!

            A DOUBLE -DOSE ART WEEKEND!!

#1)  HOME -STUDIO  TOUR  SATURDAY - SUNDAY 11 AM - 5 PM I'm A BUSY BEE getting my home studio and mall gallery  ready this weekend! HOME STUDIO LOCATION: 10603 Watercress Lane - Frisco, TX. 75033 (I'm  located at #9 on the tour map). TIME: I will see you this Saturday & Sunday between 11am - 5pm!                             I will feature my MINI to SMALL ORIGINAL PAINTING!  I am happy to host Plano artist KELLY BARTLETT,  she will be  showing her artwork  at my home on Saturday! This event is part of Frisco's annual ARTSEEN studio tour and it is free  and open to the public, we will have light Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments!  WWW. ARTSEENTOUR.COM FOR PARTICIPATING ARTIST AND MAP ______________________________________________________________________ #2)  GALLERY ARTWALK   SATURDAY  6PM - 10 PM    DRAGONFLY STUDIO MALL GALLERY: Carnival Night Lights! Pastel by Barbara J. Mason MALL GALLERY LOCATION: 13331 Preston Road, Dallas, TX. 75240 TIME: I will see you this Saturday night from 6pm - 10pm!                        I will feature my MASQUERADE  themed artwork ! and                                        Yes, All things ITALY!  We will have wine, music and light hors d oeuvres!

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THESE EVENTS  FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AT: art4dragonfly@aol.com           _________________________________________________             2014 Participating Artists  Barbara J. Mason,   Sherry Barber,  Kelly Bartlett, A. Eilene Carver,  Jennifer Monet Cowley,   Jane Damon,  Carolyn Nelson Funk,    Charmaine Harris,  Thomas Jordan,  Walter Kane,  Janine Maupin,   Misty Oliver-Foster,  Celeste Seitz,   T. Scott Stromberg,   Brenda G. Thomas,  and Toni Wengler.  Group shows: “Out of the Studio” at thegallery8680 and “Rat Pack Magic” VAGF show at Frisco Discovery Center. In addition to their home studios, some artists will be hosted at Eight11 Place (Janine Maupin) and Artist Envy Studios (Walter Kane, Charmaine Harris, Brenda G. Thomas). Special Exhibits will be shown at thegallery8680 and Visual Art Guild of Frisco’s Member Show at Frisco Art Gallery (Frisco Discovery Center).

1ST PLACE AWARDS NOTIFICATION- ADVANCING TO NORTH PARK MALL CENTER EXHIBITION!

I JUST RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT I HAVE BEEN AWARDED:

1ST PLACE IN 2-DIMESIONAL ART 

AND

1ST PLACE SUSTAINABLE ART CATEGORIES

IN THE UT SOUTHWESTERN ON MY OWN TIME ART COMPETITION!

MY ARTWORK WILL ADVANCE TO NORTH PARK MALL EXHIBITION

AND COMPETE ALONGSIDE OTHER FINALIST FROM VARIOUS BUSINESSES

IN NORTH TEXAS!!!

THANK YOU BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS!

RECEPTION: SEPTEMBER 14TH NORTH PARK CENTER MALL

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UT SOUTHWESTERN-ON MY OWN TIME

-July 23 -September 9, 2014

I am honored to participate as a UT Southwestern Maternal Fetal Medicine ultrasound employee in the  On My Own Time art exhibition.

On My Own Time is the only annual art competition that features the artistic talents of business professionals throughout the region. Each summer, area companies hold in-house competitions, featuring employee art that was created outside of working hours. Winners are selected by arts experts who act as jurors. Business Council for the Arts then showcases 
the winners from each company in a regional celebration held annually 
at NorthPark Mall Center.
 September 14-28th, 2014..

The On My Own Time program enables North Texas professionals to share their talents in the literary and visual arts with their co-workers, and allows participating companies to successfully recognize and encourage creativity, stimulate dialogue, and build team spirit and morale.

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July Artwalk! Featuring All Creatures Big & Small !

AWARDS & ARTWALK!

I WILL BE LOOKING FOR YOU,

 

©16x20" Watercolor/Pastel Painting by Barbara J. Mason

 on April 19, 2014 -  from 6-10pm

at the ART-WALK!

location:

 DRAGONFLY STUDIO & GALLERY

13331 Preston Road

Suite: 2016

Valley View Mall

Dallas, TX. 75240
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DANCE INTO SPRING!
I will have one piece of dance related artwork for sale during, The Dance 
Into Spring Art Exhibit & Sale at Gallery at Midtown in Valley View Mall.

"Generational Gifts"© Watercolor by Barbara J. Mason

 * Dance Into Spring, presented by Angels of Dance -
 experience a creative mixture of ballroom dance mingled with 
 art exhibit & sale by Midtown Artists

 Salsa Lessons & Dance Party 
Location: Valley View Mall
suite#1006 - downstairs at Ballroom Surge, 
Live music by Festival Band, catered by Pollo Tropical, $20 donation.

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EGG HUNT

"MY PEEPS"!

I will be participating in the Egg hunt in Gallery at MIDTOWN (Adults ONLY)
 Hunt for colorful eggs which have a surprise inside from one of our 30 galleries!
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 OTHER EVENTS DURING ART-WALK
 from: 6-10pm Saturday, April 19th, 2014



* Carolyn Collins Studio- See works by Dr Gorilla - Live Interpretive Painter
* Welcome Jerod AleXander Davies and Dehvon Alexandrea in their new home of Just-Us League at their new ARTAFACT Gallery & Shop - Soft Opening (lower level east wing).

* Enjoy food from around the world! Dining, drinks and snacks available in our food court, cafes and restaurants on both levels! Jamaican Pot, Naami Cafe, Jarro Kafe, Mo's Italian and more! From street tacos to cookies, ice cream, smoothies, chips, candy, BBQ, burgers, Japanese, Thai, Chinese, and (whew!) too many to list here!!!!!
 * Aerial Yoga demos by Tiffany Diamond & students in front of GMT
* North Dallas Chamber of Commerce presents Big D BBQ Battle, with a judging of hand-made trophies for the battle, crafted by Midtown Artists.
* RMB Art Studio - One Year celebration party
* Brandi Cooper Studio hosts Yo-Yo & Spin Top Master Valerie Oliver, performing live on stage!
* SLANT Gallery (west wing) - opening reception for COMPULSIONS and be a part of the Art SLANT Gallery mural project in progress!
* Live music by John Crawley at GMT
* Live performance by Circus Freaks

and much, much more!
This event is free to the public!  
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 I am pleased to announce
that I received
The executive Director Purchase Award
 for the 
Wichita Center for the Arts 
in Memory of Mary R. Koch.

"Water Ballet"© 13x13" Pastel Painting by Barbara J. Mason

My  painting, "Water Ballet" is now
A part of The Wichita Center for the Arts 
Permanent Collection!  
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"CELEBRATION"© 17X23" Watercolor Painting by Barbara J. Mason

I humbly announce that my painting,
 "CELEBRATION"
received  1 of the Top 6 awards at the

65th Annual Exhibition Of the 2014 Texas Watercolor Society

I received the TEXAS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY FOR A TEXAS ARTIST AWARD
from the TEXAS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY. 
Images of the award winning paintings will be available for viewing on the 
http://www.texaswatercolorsociety.org
website on May 3, 2014

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www.dragonflystudiocreations.com

January Newsletter

News for 2014 1st art quarter

 

 

 

    I have received notification that I my artwork
 entry has been accepted into 

World Watercolour Art Competition! 

This competition features artist from all horizons
in 32 different countries.

This exhibition has four selection processes. The first selection is conducted by the members of a magazine’s editing team. The following three stages will all be juried by a select panel of five highly  recognized international judges

 After being accepted into the entry phase, I have now been juried into round one and advance to round two. Round two is the beginning of the final elimination round and those accepted into round three will become finalist. Round three  finalist will be narrowed down to Only 20 artist. 

The top 20 artists will exhibit their two paintings in Europe most prestigious event

 in Narbonne, South of France.
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This year I will be participating in many local and national
Art completions as well as International an World Exhibits!

The First quarter of this year  I will be traveling
 to Venice, France with ART TREKS, to paint
and photograph the festivities of CARNIVAL!



I also have been accepted as a finalist into
the Richeson75 Floral and Still Life
Online Competition.  Award results will be posted soon.


Also, Look for my artwork in the April 2014 Top 100 Pastel artist !


I will be exhibiting locally this quarter in
Allen, Frisco, Deep Ellum, Southlake, Dallas, 
 StoneBriar Country Club and
during monthly artwalks at my Studio/Gallery
#2016  in Valley View Mall.


I will continue to add new events and
 art show entry acceptances as I receive them!

This is going to be an exciting year and I am expecting GREAT things!!!