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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

April Art Shows and Exhibitions!

ARTS IN THE SQUARE

Frisco, Texas

4EVER LOVE pastel by Barbara J Mason

DRAGONFLY STUDIO CREATIONS BOOTH A10

Frisco Texas - 7th Annual Arts in the Square

Date: April 2nd & 3rd 2016

Time: 11am-6pm (Sat. & Sun)

for more information go to: www.http://friscosquare.com/AITS/

Arts in the Square 2016 will feature over 120 of some of the best local and regional artists selling their handmade creations. Artists compete in the following categories: Fine Arts/Graphics, Pottery, Textiles, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Photography, Wood, and Miscellaneous.

Feast your eyes on incredible art, sit and relax by Simpson Plaza, listen to local musicians, watch ongoing performing arts, enjoy interactive art activities, and treat yourself to the food and spirits available at the variety of award-winning restaurants on site.

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DRAGONFLY STUDIO CREATIONS BOOTH 098

VIP ARTIST: Barbara J Mason

http://www.woodlandsartsfestival.com

We invite you to ESCAPE! to the most iconic feature of The Woodlands… Transformed for 3 days- April 8, 9 & 10, The Waterway and Town Green Park will host a celebration of breathtaking art, toe-tapping Texas music, and delicious food & drink.
Ranked in the top ten Art Festivals in the Nation and recently voted the #1 event in The Woodlands, The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival has great options for your art filled experience.

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APRIL 14-17, 2016 in Downtown Fort Worth

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Mark your calendars for April 14 - 17, 2016, and prepare for Spring! What better way to celebrate one of the top Downtowns in the country than stretching your legs along a magnificent mile of art, music and food. Discover terrific restaurants, superb shopping – including great new retail stores and, of course, the #1 arts festival in Texas!

Take advantage now of two great programs, limited to only a few companies and individuals, to help make your experience at MAIN ST. even more incredible. Friends of the Festival and MAIN ST. Collectors enjoy above-the-fray amenities, experiences, networking and free stuff. Space is limited!

For additional information go to: http://www.mainstreetartsfest.org/
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SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS

DRAGONFLY STUDIO CREATIONS BOOTH: PN13

Festival Dates and Artist Hours
Friday April 22 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday April 23 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Sunday April 24 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

EVENT HOURS

Friday, April 22, 4:00 – 10:30pm*
Saturday, April 23, 10:00am – 10:30pm*
Sunday, April 24, 11:00am – 6:00pm
(*Artist booths close at 9pm on Friday & Saturday & 6pm on Sunday night)
For additional information got to: http://www.artinthesquare.com/
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DRAGONFLY STUDIO CREATIONS:

BOOTH: TBA

Memorial Park - Houston, Texas

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CONTACT ARTIST AT: WWW.DRAGONFLYSTUDIOCREATIONS.COM

OR ART4DRAGONFLY@AOL.COM

Friday, March 18, 2016

MARCH NEWSLETTER : AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS!

As most of you know, I had back surgery in February and I'm in the healing phase now! The good news is that I have been painting up a storm!

I have had lots of time to think, reflect and embrace my creative side.

This hasn't stopped my paintings from traveling and being accepted into several art exhibitions!

My paintings "1933 Eagle" & "Continental Kit" was accepted

out of 107 entrants and 53 finalist into the Pastel Society Of Austin Members Exhibition.

I was notified that Juror Marla Baggetta, PSA-IAPS-MC

selected "1933 Eagle Hood Ornament"as the 2nd Place (Still Life ) award winner!
Congratulations to the other 21 award winners!

Exhibition:March 1 - May 2, 2016 8:00-5:00 M-F
Location:700 Lavaca St.
Lower Level Corridor of Art
Austin, TX 78701

Artists Reception and Awards Ceremony
Thursday March 17, 2016 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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My pastel painting "DESIRE" was accepted into the

31stTexas & Neighbors Exhibition regional art exhibition.

This is my third year of entering and being accepted

into this prestigious five state competition art show!

A huge thank you to the Juror Soon Warren

for choosing my painting from the 195 artist

and 499 images competing from five states!

Exhibition: April 17 - May 14 at the Irving Arts Center

Reception & Awards: Sunday, April 17th 2016 (2-5pm)

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Pastel National Exhibition 2016

Exhibit: April 1 – May 8, 2016

Opening Reception: Friday, April 1, 2016

Wichita Center for the Arts is exhibiting 75 works by the nation’s leading pastelist,

selected by Juror Liz Haywood-Sullivan.

My painting "Timeless" was selected as one of the finalist in this national exhibition!

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MY NEW LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS

WILL BE FOR SALE DURING THE
MARCH 19TH DRAGONFLY STUDIO/GALLERY ARTWALK!

Dragonfly Studio & Midtown ARTWALK
FREE Admission, Entertainment, and Spirits!
Open Artist Studios and Galleries...40 Art Galleries Under One Roof!

DATE: Saturday, March 19th, 2016
TIME: 6-10 pm
LOCATION: Dragonfly Studio/Gallery

13331 Preston Road
Suite2016
Dallas, Texas 75240

Come out and few new paintings in person!
www.dragonflystudiocreations.com

Monday, November 30, 2015

CYBER MONDAY SALES AT DRAGONFLY STUDIO

CYBER MONDAY SALE!

"SANTA" (AM)

$60 Framed original pastel painting

8.5 X 12" Original Pastel Painting by Barbara J. Mason

Sunday, November 15, 2015

PURCHASE YOUR DRAGONFLY STUDIO HOLIDAY GREETING CARDS NOW!

I am pleased to announce:
THEY ARE HERE!!!

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HOLIDAY & CHRISTMAS CARDS

(10 cards in each packet)

3 STYLES OF HOLIDAY CARDS ARE NOW FOR AVAILABLE SALE!

(POINSETTIA, LIGHT OF DAY, AND PRAISE DANCER CARD PACKETS)

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"PRAISE DANCER" folded 5x7" (horizontal) card:

Inside Card

Inside card text:
But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
Luke 2:10-12

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2015 HOLIDAY CARDS

Saturday, August 15, 2015

New Frameless Pastel Paintings , Art Events and More!!

I have been BUSY
working on New Frameless pastel on wood original paintings!
You don't want to miss seeing these unique (POLYPTYCH) paintings!

(POLYPTYCH- a painting done on more than one canvas or board or paper
has a different name depending on how many parts there are in the completed painting.)

"Rosemary Beach Sunset" Triptych Pastel Painting by Barbara J. Mason

See you at DRAGONFLY STUDIO/GALLERY during the ARTWALK this Saturday!

Location: Suite: 2016 Dragonfly Studio/ Gallery

13333 Preston Road Dallas Texas

Time: 6-10pm

Come out and see the unveiling of my newest artworks on Saturday night

before they are shipped off to galleries and east coast art events this fall!

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I am pleased to announce that my painting "Sweet Sensation"

been accepted into the

NorthStar Watermedia Society 2015 National Exhibition!

"SWEET SENSATION" Watercolor by Barbara J. Mason

The venue for the event will be Hopkins Center for the Arts in Hopkins, Minnesota,

and the judge and juror is Jack Richeson, founder of Jack Richeson & Co., Inc.,

a world-wide manufacturer, importer, and distributor of quality artists’ materials.

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I will be traveling to the Mediterranean to paint this fall!

Below are just a few places I will be visiting for painting inspiration!

Provence (Toulon) France

The Clinque Terre Florence Italy / Pisa (Livorno)

Mykonos Greece

Istanbul, Turkey

Ephesus (Kusadasi) Turkey

Athens, Greece (Acropolis)

Venice, Italy

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UPCOMING ART FESTIVAL

I WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE BELOW LISTED ART FAIRS THIS FALL!

COTTONWOOD ARTS FESTIVAL

OCTOBER 3 (10am-7pm) - OCTOBER 4 (10am-5pm)

Cottonwood Park - Richardson, Texas

Booth #TBA, more details coming soon!

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GALLERY ARTWALK/ FRISCO ARTSEEN STUDIO TOUR

SEPTEMBER 16-18

This is going to be a art packed weekend! I will open my home studio during Frisco, Tx.

Artseen Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday ( 11am-5pm),

Saturday night (6pm-10pm) my

Dragonfly Studio/Gallery Artwalk in Dallas, Texas

I WILL BE PAINTING LIVE DURING EVENTS!

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ATLANTA ARTS FESTIVAL

OCTOBER 24-25

Booth Number TBA details coming soon!

Friday, October 17, 2014

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

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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

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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).

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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

April Art Shows and Exhibitions!

DRAGONFLY STUDIO CREATIONS BOOTH A10

Frisco Texas - 7th Annual Arts in the Square

Date: April 2nd & 3rd 2016

Time: 11am-6pm (Sat. & Sun)

for more information go to: www.http://friscosquare.com/AITS/

EVENT HOURS

Friday, March 18, 2016

MARCH NEWSLETTER : AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS!

Exhibit: April 1 – May 8, 2016

Opening Reception: Friday, April 1, 2016

Monday, November 30, 2015

CYBER MONDAY SALES AT DRAGONFLY STUDIO

Sunday, November 15, 2015

PURCHASE YOUR DRAGONFLY STUDIO HOLIDAY GREETING CARDS NOW!

Saturday, August 15, 2015

New Frameless Pastel Paintings , Art Events and More!!

Friday, October 17, 2014

A DOUBLE -DOSE ART FILLED WEEKEND!

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.