Barbara Mason

Artist Bio

Barbara Mason’s art is a living testament to the fact that life can be difficult, that God is good, love conquers all, and that friendship sees us through, that kindness persists…. especially, in our day and times.

Barbara paints for and from her soul. Her intent is to convey an experience, a story or emotion. She enjoys painting in a photo-realistic style, whether she’s using watercolor or pastels. She achieves the vibrancy of depth and rich color of each painting by adding numerous layers of color juxtapose an often darker background.

She is blessed to travel and exhibit her artwork nationally and internationally.

Her artwork has been displayed in Springfield, Peoria, Batavia, Chicago, and Bloomington, Illinois.: Cleveland , OH.; Atlanta and Norcross, GA.; Las Vegas, NV.; Philadelphia, PA.; Wilmington, DE,; Frisco, Dallas, Plano, Southlake, Denton, Irving, Garland, and Arlington, Texas, Kansas, California and Virginia, New York, New York.

Barbara is an international award winning pastel and watercolor artist. She is a juried member of The Artist Of Texas, Texas Daily Painters, Contemporary Fine Artist International, The Visual Art Guild of Frisco, Texas Visual Art Association, Plano Art Association, Irving Art Association, Visual Art Society of Texas, Southwestern Watercolor Society, Pastel Society of the Southwest, Passionate about Pastel Artists, and a former member of National Association Of Women Artist (Washington D.C. and Florida Chapters).

In 2005 Carol Joy Creations has licensed 12 images of Barbara’s artwork for all occasion greeting cards, note cards, calendars and various other stationary products.

In 2009 Barbara launched N Due Season, Greeting Card Company. N Due Season sells and distributes ultrasound recordable greeting cards for expectant mothers and families.

Barbara’s artwork is currently is represented by XANADU GALLERY in Scottsdale, Arizona, THE ARTIST OF TEXAS, THE DUTCH ART GALLERY in Dallas, TX.

In her spare time she enjoys designing, gardening, and listening to jazz and gospel music. Her husband, James Mason is her biggest supporter and business partner. Artist such as: Don Landry, Dean Mitchell, Steve Hanks, Poncho Brown and Sandy Meyer have been instrumental in fueling her artistic abilities.

When painting,

I want the viewer to experience the emotions that inspire me.
I choose subjects with poise, attitude and uniqueness.
I invite you to follow the storyline in each painting
and absorb the richness of the colors as they come alive on paper.
I have learned that there are no mistakes in painting only new adventures
to the process. Each painting is one step in my journey as an artist.
Enjoy the vibrant palette of my life!

Artfully ~ Barbara J. Mason