Barbara J. Mason Awarded Signature Status by the Pastel Society of America!

I am pleased to announce that I have been juried into

the Pastel Society of America as Signature member. 

This is a great honor to be listed among prestegious pastel artist  

from across the nation.

As a Signature 'PSA' member I am granted the distinction of using the initials 'PSA'

after my signature on all of my pastel paintings and on all correspondence.

I am looking forward to completing my next pastel painting and using new signature initials 'PSA'!!!

New Signature Members and Associate Members

Congratulations are in order for the 26 new Signature Members and 34 new Associate Members of PSA! Of the 26 new Signature Members, 14 had been Associates and were juried up to Signature. Overall, 119 artists applied for membership.  Please welcome: New Signature Members: Jane Christie, Anne Graham, Janie Hutchinson, Susan Klinger, Joyce Lister, Nancy Mariani, Barbara J. Mason, Michele Poirier-Mozzone, Diana Rappisi, Otto Stürcke, Jude Tolar, Jarrett Tupicalo Signature Members juried up from Associate: Kay Brathol-Hostvet, Diane Fechenbach, Judy Felsen, Sue Gombus, Gary Huber, David Kelley, Jacqueline Meyerson, Kimberly Moore, Angel Polo-Crespo, Dianna Shandorf, Linda Sweeney, Karen Tighe, Anna Wainright, Janice Wall New Associate Members: Dmitry Akhunbabayev, Peggy Braeutigam, Lyle Brown, Muci Clemens, Diana Coidan, Betsy Payne Cook, Bre Crowell, John Cummings, David Dixon, Jacqueline Dondzil, Lewis Goldstein, George Grace, Carolyn Hancock, Katherine Hanson, June Hart, Kathy Hildebrandt, Ellen Justice, Barbara Leonardi, Sharon Lobo, Shelley McCarl, Brian McDermott, Michael McGurk, Gretchen Moyer, Betty Peterson, Pamela S. Reese, Karin Richter, Deborah Rosato, Carolyn Schrock, Stefanie Silverman, Kate Thayer, Anne Trimble, Jim Tyler, Barbara Vanderbilt, Ingrid VanSlyke

 

Dragonfly Studio/Gallery Grand Opening Saturday

 

I am excited to share the gallery opening of my new studio space with everyone! 

I will have many new pieces of artwork for sale along with discontinued

open edition prints and unframed small original artwork for sale! 

You don't want to miss this event. 

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Larson-Juhl  Framing 

 

I am also pleased to announce my partnership with 

Larson Juhl Frames! I am now able to offer a larger variety of high

 end framing options. Larson-Juhl's broad range of quality

 custom framing products provide design solutions to suit nearly anything 

you want framed. The diversity of their frame designs also coordinate with all of the

 popular interior design styles and individual personal styles. Larson-Juhl frame mouldings

 are designed to last,  both in their quality and their design. They design  products to

 meet current trends  without being trendy. Many of their moldings have become

 classics in the picture framing industry  and have endured well past the 

design need they were originally created for.

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One more bit of good news from this past weekend. I am pleased to announce that

I was awarded 2nd place award during TVAA wildlife and nature exhibit.

"Hornless Rhino-Big Bertha" 17x23" watercolor by Barbara J. Mason

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A special thank you to Jacques Lamy Art Gallery for a wonderful

 art reception. The reception was well attended and

the artwork from all of the Faith Artist received RAVE reviews.

Jacques Lamy 's wife Odile Lamy and artist: Barbara J. Mason

Jacques Lamy (in brown Vest) talking with artist during reception

Faith Artist and Friends Group photo

Jacques Lamy Art Gallery Reception

SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND!

Darkness into Light  (a deliberate discovery of HOPE)

Please save the date:   Art Exhibition Premiering March 2-April 11, 2013 Jacques Lamy Gallery 1607 Dragon Street Dallas TX 75207 M-F-9-5 Sat. 11-4 Reception:  Sat. March 9th 4-7 pm I will have two pieces of artwork in the exhibit,  ("Answering The Call"  and "The Flower of Light in The Garden of Darkness") This beautiful gallery is located in the Dallas Design District ( just off Stemmons Freeway south on Oaklawn at 1607 Dragon Street) Free to the public, Light refreshments will be served. "Answering The Call"24x26" Acrylic Painting By Barbara J. Mason __________________________________________________________ TVAA:  The Wildness of Nature Exhibit The Wildness of Nature March 1 - 29, 2013 Reception March 10, 2pm - 4pm I have three pieces of artwork accepted into this exhibit.  Curator: Shari Hornish Location: TVAA Downtown Gallery 700 N Pearl Street Dallas, Texas 75201

What's New in 2013

 LIVE EVENT TONIGHT!

 AND 

WHAT'S NEW AT DRAGONFLY STUDIO !

I will be participating in the Live Event tonight @ Gallery at Midtown 

benefiting Alley's House!

 

"MADAMOISELLE" 

 24X24" Acrylic by Barbara J. Mason

Price: Auction price bidding tonight!

The above painting will be @ the Alley's House live auction event tonight at Gallery at Midtown! 

 

Pre-auction viewing

 Fri Feb 1st 11am-6pm and Sat Feb 2nd 11am-1pm at: 

Live event, Feb. 2, 2013, 7-11 pm  Art Auction :“Incrementum III”
Gallery at Midtown
13331 Preston Road
Dallas, Texas

Over 100 participating artist- Tickets $25

all proceeds to Alley's House
Event details, online ticket purchase & more are @  www.alleyshouse.org 

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NEW STUDIO SPACE @ VALLEY VIEW MALL

2013 has started off as a very busy and exciting New Year.

 I am pleased to announce that I have completed renovations on my new  artist studio/gallery

space @ 13331 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas, 75240

Below are pictures of the DIY renovations from start to finish! 

Renovation time from November 16 thru January 30th!.

Next month (Feb. - March) I will begin renovation on backrooms

(workshop and classroom areas)!

 Dragonfly Studio Creations 

VALLEY VIEW MALL

 13331 Preston Road Suite #2016

Dallas, Texas 75240

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BEFORE INTERIOR  DIY MAKEOVER

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DURING INTERIOR MAKE OVER, INSTALLING GALLERY HANGING SYSTEM, PAINTING, ETC!!!

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FRONT AREA GALLERY  COMPLETED!!!! NEXT STUDIO AND WORKSHOP AREA DIY PROJECT!!