Television Intervie & Award & upcoming events!

 

Texas & Neighbors 1st Place Award

1st Place Award: Watercolor painting "Dog Tired" and Chocolate Rose floral arrangement interpretation of painting.

I am pleased to announce that I received the 1st place award in the Watercolor category at the Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Exhibit!

The 2013 exhibit revealed 79 works of art, juried by Jill Pankey from more than 500 submissions, created by artists living in the states of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana in the 28th Texas Regional Art Exhibition presented

 by the Irving Art Association and the Irving Arts Center.

I also experienced my personal 15minutes of fame, when I was interviewed by

Irving, Texas's local television station! 

Television Interview at Irving Arts Center

 

Television Interview at Irving Arts Center during Texas &  Neighbors Exhibition

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Thank you and welcome to all the new collectors of my artwork!

It was great meeting everyone this past weekend at the

 Southlake Art In The Square Festival! 

Booth #C2 @ Southlake Art In The Square 2013

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I am fortunate to have the 4 paintings listed below accepted as finalist in upcoming art

competitions! I'll will be excited to see which ones will bring home 

a ribbon or merchandise award or sales!

Whatever the outcome I am blessed to be a finalist

 in all of these prestigious art exhibits! 

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Finalist: 45th Annual Visual Art Society of Texas Regional Exhibit: 

Finalist: "I'm Every Woman" Mixed Media by Barbara J. Mason

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Finalist : Society of Watercolor Artist Exhibit Fort Worth Texas:

Finalist: "Masai Marna Mare" Acrylic Painting by Barbara J. Mason

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Finalist: 2013 National Watermedia Oklahoma:

Finalist: "Poodle Face" Watercolor Painting by Barbara J. Mason

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Finalist: 47th Richardson Civic Art Society Regional Art Show

Finalist: "Strawberry Fusion" pastel painting by Barbara J. Mason

to see more of my artwork: 

visit: www.dragonflystudiocreations.com

ARTWALK SATURDAY APRIL 13TH IN NEWMAN VILLAGE

“ART WALK”

Saturday April 13, 2013

in Newman Village, Frisco, Texas 75083  

 

5x6 ft Painting on Plaza lawn in Newman Village by artist Barbara J. Mason

I will be painting LIVE inside Darling Home # 11810 Sand Hill Drive

in Newman Village!  

                Please come out and see my latest artwork and join me for an afternoon of art food and music and wine!

 As Frisco’s art scene is on the fast track, this event kicks off

 with a large piece of original sculptured art in the new patio home division 

with dedication hosted by Classical radio station, WRR 101.1 fm.

Interior Lily pastel painting by Barbara J. Mason

   Attendees will have the opportunity to stroll through

 2 new patio homes 

viewing over 100 pieces of original art from 10 local artisans 

as well as Pink Elementary students, wine 

& artisan cocktail tastings from Banfi, 

Great Tastes and JC Bartending with appetizers and dessert 

catered by La Madeleine and Delicious Cakes.  Hasten’s Beds 

and Sunnyland Patio Furniture will be displaying their luxury 

furnishings, piano courtesy of Metroplex Piano

 with live music 1- 3pm.

Home Sweet Home Pastel by Barbara J. Mason

   Newman Village is a one-of-a-kind residential development

 committed to a focus on integrating works of art

and the designs and traditions of old world classical 

architecture throughout the community. 

 Located just West of the Tollway off El Dorado Parkway, 

it is the commitment to a public arts and village lifestyle

 that distinguishes the development 

and sets the standard for a new adventure

 in addressing the way homeowners want to live, play, 

and experience life.

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Participating visual artist: 

BARBARA J. MASON, Naomi Butler, Melissa Ellis,

Jennie Hassett, Travis Rice, Walter Cane, 

Karen Dobson, Quincy Conwell, Tracy Ramirez, Sanah Brown
Charmaine Harris, Bobby Hunt.

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For more information:  contact Sheryl Powers, 

WRR 101.1 fm 214 670 8016 or spowers@wrr101.com  

**FREE & Open To The Public**

~Free Parking~

"Traditional Dancer" Pastel by Barbara J. Mason PSA

YOU ARE INVITED to the:

 19th annual Deep Ellum Arts Festival !

ADMISSION IS FREE

MY BOOTH IS: #216

I will have new artwork for sale and I will be painting live at this event !

                You don't want to miss Six blocks of Main Street in the Deep Ellum entertainment district that will be transformed into one enormous street festival featuring! Featuring  200 top-notch juried decorative and visual artists, 100 original bands, singer/songwriters and performance artists performing from five different stages, the renowned Pet Parade, and copious food and drink. Festival attendees can stroll through displays of cutting-edge decorative arts and admire, commission, and purchase the art of sculptors, muralists, jewelers, painters, and fine artists; some of whom will be creating pieces on the spot.

"Blue Bowl" Pastel  Barbara J. Mason PSA

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Festival Guide

Dates:

April 5-6-7, 2013

Hours:

Friday 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.   

ATTENDANCE IS FREE

for more festival information go to:

www.DeepEllumArtsFestival.com

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Festival Layout:

 

Look for me at booth #216

(near the Texas Ford Stage)

www.dragonflystudiocreations.com

 

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