Upcoming Exhibition: Literal Interpretation

Literal Interpretation

Four artists come together in one bold, summer show. 

Barbara J Mason
Jeanne West
Julia Briggs
Kathy Friedman

Featuring both real and imagined subjects, this show runs from July 22nd through August 31st.

The Gallery at North Haven Gardens

Reception: Friday at 5 PM - 7 PM

Location: 7700 Northaven Rd.

 Dallas, Texas 75230

Please join us for our opening reception on July 22nd.

                                                                              

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

 

DRAGAONFLY STUDIO CREATIONS BOOTH 826

 

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

 

 

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

YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR FIRST ARTWALK OF 2016!

 

2016 IS OFF TO AN AMAZING START!

 

 

 

COME OUT AND JOIN ME DURING THE FIRST ARTWALK OF 2016!

 

 

Dragonfly Studio & Midtown ARTWALK
FREE Admission, Entertainment, and Spirits!
Open Artist Studios and Galleries...
Saturday, January 16, 2016
6-10 pm
40 Art Galleries Under One Roof!
Live Music: “Bud Rager”

LOCATION: Dragonfly Studio/Gallery
13331 Preston Road
Suite2016
 Dallas, Texas 75240

 

 Welcome NEW 2016 Dragonfly Studio ART COLLECTORS!

 

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

DECEMBER CHRISTMAS ARTWALK AND GALLERY HOLIDAY SALE!

DECEMBER: CHRISTMAS ARTWALK ! AT DRAGONFLY STUDIO MALL GALLERY: SATURDAY- (Dec 19, 2015) - 6PM - 10 PM        Join us on Saturday night and take advantage of our HOLIDAY- ART-SALE. We have discounted many items 30-75% off original price!    ______________________________________ This is a sale you don't want to miss! LOAD UP ON ARTFUL STOCKING STUFFERS & ORIGINAL ART DECOR ITEMS.  DRAGONFLY STUDIO/GALLERY LOCATION: 13331 Preston Road, Dallas, TX. 75240 TIME: I will see you this Saturday night from 6pm - 10pm!  We will have wine, music and light hors d oeuvres!

______________________________________  Visit my website: www.barbmason.com www.dragonflystudiocreations.com

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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"POINSETTIA" folded 5x7" (horizontal) card: Front Side

Card Front

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Inside Card Text: Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very Happy New Year.

CARD QUANTITY

POINSETTIA - 10 CARDS/ $10.00 USD POINSETTIA - 20 CARDS/ $10.00 USD POINSETTIA - 30 CARDS/ $10.00 USD

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"LIGHT OF DAY" folded 5x7" (horizontal) card: Front Side

"LIGHT OF DAY"  folded 5x7" (horizontal) card
Card Front  
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Inside Card Text: May the Lord Bless you at Christmas and throughout the New Year.

HOLIDAY CARD QUANTITY

LIGHT OF DAY - 10 CARDS $10.00 USD LIGHT OF DAY - 20 CARDS $20.00 USD LIGHT OF DAY - 30 CARDS $30.00 USD LIGHT OF DAY - 60 CARDS $60.00 USD

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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





 

CARD FRONT

 

HOLIDAY CARD QUANTITY

PRAISE DANCER 10 CARDS $10.00 USD PRAISE DANCER 20 CARDS $20.00 USD PRAISE DANCER 30 CARDS $30.00 USD

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 2015  HOLIDAY CARDS 

CAN BE PURCHASED LOCALLY

(no shipping or handling if you email card quantity and pick up date.)

Gallery hours are Tuesday thru Saturday 1-6pm

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DRAGONFLY STUDIO/GALLERY ARTWALK DATES:
 

SUPER SIDEWALK SALE:  NOVEMBER 21, 2015 (6-10PM)

&
 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SALE:  DECEMBER 19, 2015 (6-10PM)

 

GALLERY ARTWALK 6-10PM

 LOCATED: AT VALLEY VIEW MALL
STUDIO/GALLERY #2016

13331 PRESTON RD

DALLAS, TX 75240

CONTACT ARTIST FOR ADDITIONAL INFO,

 large orders or corporate purchases: 

E-MAIL: art4dragonfly@aol.com 

phone: 214-407-6625
www.dragonflystudiocreations.com

 

Art Tour Weekend & Art Awards & Events

 

 

            A DOUBLE -DOSE ART WEEKEND!!

  

I'm A BUSY BEE getting my home studio and my mall art gallery  ready this weekend!

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 #1)

 HOME -STUDIO  TOUR

HOME STUDIO LOCATION: 10603 Watercress Lane - Frisco, TX. 75033 (I'm  located at #12 on the tour map). TIME: I will see you this Saturday 11am - 5pm!                                 & Sunday 12pm - 5pm I WILL BE ON LOCATION PAINTING LIVE! 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!   2015 Participating Artists #12 Barbara J. Mason, #1Thomas Jordan,  #2 Linda Long #3 Make Expression,  #4 Tom Freeman #5 Visual Arts Guild of Frisco,  #6 Art In The Atrium  #7 Paige Prater and Meredith Redard  #8 Sip-n-Doodle, #9 Asami Rebledo and Ruben-Dario P. Ramirez #10 T. Scott Stromberg,  #11 Cheryl Johnson, Walter Kane, Brenda G. Thomas #12 Barbara J. Mason,   #13 Misty-Oliver-Foster, Carolyn Nelson Funk, Kelly Jacobi, Daniel San Andres #14 thegallery8680: Priscilla Bode-Burg, Janine Maupin, Amy Santos  #15 Collin College Art Dept.  WWW. ARTSEENTOUR.COM FOR PARTICIPATING ARTIST AND MAP ______________________________________ #2)  GALLERY ARTWALK   SATURDAY  6PM - 10 PM    DRAGONFLY STUDIO MALL GALLERY:    DRAGONFLY STUDIO/GALLERY LOCATION: 13331 Preston Road, Dallas, TX. 75240 TIME: I will see you this Saturday night from 6pm - 10pm!  MASQUERADE  artwalk! We will have wine, music and light hors d oeuvres!

______________________________________    ART AWARDS AND ACCEPTANCES!  I am pleased to announce the my artwork has been accepted into the following exhibitions: Pastel Painters of Chicago: It's Pastel Exhibition Pastel Society of the Southwest Pastel Painters of New Hampshire Pastel Painters of Connecticut NorthStar Watercolor Society: John Hopkins Center for the Arts Award of Merit A huge thank you to all of the Jurors and organizations for the awards an art supplies  that contribute to fueling my passion for arts!    ______________________________________    UPCOMING ART SHOWS October 24-25, 2015 I will be in Atlanta, Georgia exhibiting at the Atlanta Arts Festival in Piedmont Park! I am located at booth #123 About the Festival Set in historic Piedmont Park, This autumn Festival of excellence in the arts is an event dedicated to bringing together outstanding artists from throughout the country with the large and enthusiastic art buying community of the Atlanta area. _________________________________________ Fast Facts Free Admission and Open to All Ages Artist Demonstrations, Classes and Live Entertainment Festival Food, Beverages and Merchandise _________________________________________ Visit my website: www.barbmason.com www.dragonflystudiocreations.com

Weeeeeee Rrrrrrr Baaack!

 

Yellow Rose of Texas Pastel painting by Barbara J. Mason

 

Weeee Rrrrr Baaack!
We have returned from an AMAZING Mediterranean/Europe painting trip

 just in time to set up our booth at Cottonwood art Festival!
A special thank you to everyone that came out to WELCOME US BACK TO TEXAS

and all of the new collectors!
Although I am jet lagged, I definitely felt the love today!
Also a big thank you to Steve S. & Cottonwood for interviewing and promoting me

 and my artwork on instagram today at the art festival!
There is one more chance to see my new paintings tomorrow:
Sun Oct 4th from 10am-5pm at the Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson, TX!

Here is WHAT'S ON THE EASEL TODAY!

It's a Mellow Yellow Kind of Day!

I've started working on the much anticipated Yellow Rose!

When it s completed, this "BIG TEXAS" yellow rose 

pastel painting will measure 30 x 40 inches  unframed. 

Follow my blog and I will keep you updated on this pastel work in progress!

 

www.dragonflystudioblog.com

www.dragonflystudiobarbmason.blogspot.com

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!

 

 

 



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