Winners of Our Spring 2026 Art Contest

Information, Shows & Competitions April 20, 2026
“Out of the Shadows”
Pastel
by Bonnie Butler
Best o Show

Our Winners Are:

Division I
Category A – Oil/Acrylic
1st Place – Le Reve, Peggy Steup
2nd Place – Modern Mayan, Linda Hamilton
3rd Place – Tribal, Linda Hamilton
1st Honorable Mention – Gentleman of Paris, Peggy Steup

Category B – Water Media
1st Place – Cesky Krumloff, Peggy Steup
2nd Place – Franciscan Gardens, Peggy Steup
3rd Place – Prague Old Town Square, Peggy Steup
1st Honorable Mention – Prague City Garden, Peggy Steup

Category C – Pastels
1st Place – Caretaker, Joel Salmons
2nd Place – Waiting for the Call, Joel Salmons
3rd Place – San Antonio Mission Trail, Joel Salmons
1st Honorable Mention – Migrations, Joel Salmons

Category D – Drawing
1st Place – Lakeshore, Greg Livingston

Category E – Mixed Media
1st Place – Fish Tank, Linda Achard
2nd Place – Walk in the Way, Linda Hamilton
3rd Place – And Another Thing, Linda Hamilton
1st Honorable Mention – Wild Hair Day, Ettie Pate

Category L –
1st Place – Land of Enchantment (diptych), Sheila Stoll
2nd Place – Lighthearted, Sheila Stoll

Category M – Wood
1st Place – Music Box, Greg Livingston

Division II
Category A – Oil/Acrylic
1st Place – Shrimp Boat, David Kent
2nd Place – Esme, Carol Showalter
3rd Place – Buffalo Dream, Carol Barnhill
1st Honorable Mention – Soul of the Deer, Carol Barnhill

Category B – Water Media
1st Place – Max, Bonnie Butler
2nd Place – Garden Club, Elena Gonzales
3rd Place – East End Hike, Suzanne Chapman
1st Honorable Mention – Morning Glow, Belize, Suzanne Chapman

Category C – Pastels
Best of Show – Out of the Shadows, Bonnie Butler
1st Place – Pretty in Pink, Bonnie Butler
2nd Place – Dancing With the Light, Bonnie Butler

Category D – Drawing
1st Place – Roadmap of My Life, Bonnie Butler

Category E – Mixed Media
1st Place – Echoes of Tyrol, Elena Gonzales
2nd Place – Pining for Magnolias, Amy Conroy

Category F – Photography
1st Place – Cornfield in Mexico, Julissa Gonzales
2nd Place – Lady in the Lily, Julissa Gonzales
3rd Place – Spotted on a Sunflower, Julissa Gonzales

Category G – Digital Art
1st Place – East of Deerwood, Carol Showalter

Division III
Category B – Water Media
1st Place – What IS It?, Jenny Cooper
2nd Place – What are YOU?, Jenny Cooper

Division IV
Category A – Oil/Acrylic
1st Place – Sound of Silence, Richard Gonzales

Category E – Mixed Media
1st Place – Metamorphosis of the Bluebonnet (triptych), Patricia Redman

Category H – Abstract/Non-Objective
1st Place – Anxiously Awaiting Your Arrival, Patricia Redman

Category O – Experimental
1st Place – Frida Kahlo – I Have Wings to Fly, Patricia Redman

Division V-ES
Category E – Mixed Media
1st Place – Goldie, Elizabeth Haynes
2nd Place – Butterfly Garden, Elizabeth Haynes

Category G – Digital Art
1st Place – Dylan’s Stop, Charlie Haynes
2nd Place – Just Add Water, Charlie Haynes
3rd Place – Mimi and Papa’s, Charlie Haynes

Category J – Studio Fine Crafts
1st Place – Shawl

Division V-MS
Category D – Drawing
1st Place – The Words That Made Her, Helen Stoll

Category I – Sculpture
1st Place – Poseidon’s Chair, Helen Stoll


Congratulations to all our Winners!

You have made us proud!

Your achievement makes you eligible to enter the Lone Star Art Guild 2026 Show.

The LSAG Art Show (the first in-person show in six years!) will be at Lone Star Beckendorf Conference Center, 30555 Tomball Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77373

The way you enter your work is through Art Call.

Entries are already being accepted! Entries open April 19 and close May 29.

You will need to sign a release form when you drop off your art on June 11.

Dues & Board Election

General Meetings, Information, Shows & Competitions, Creative Challenge, Artwork Displays April 20, 2026

Membership Dues

LHAA is coming to the close of the main season, heading into our summer program, which will be creative time with fellow artists, Q&As, and possibly workshop type activities.

Our new season kicks off in September 2026, and that means that we will begin taking dues for next year at our General Meeting tomorrow, April 21st.

This year, we are offering an early bird discount for adult memberships, dues will be $35, instead of the normal 50$. Early discount will end on May 31st. In June, dues will still be discounted to 40$. When September starts, dues will increase back to the full amount $50. Student memberships will remain at 10$.

How to Pay

We will be glad to accept payment via cash, check or ZELLE. Please note that we’ve removed the option to pay through paypal. If you wish to ZELLE your dues to us, you can do so by using our email address lakehoustonart@pm.me. Please write DUES 2026-2027 in the comment box. If you wish to send a check, please email us for the address, as we no longer use the P.O. Box

Board Elections

We will also have our board election and installation at our May General Meeting.

President: Kristin Dumas
Vice President: Sheila Stoll
Second Vice President(s): Amy Conroy, Joel Salmons
Secretary: Becky Hall
Treasurer: Greg Livingston
Parliamentarian: board

April 2026 General Meeting

Artwork Displays, Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information, Shows & Competitions April 13, 2026

Our General Meeting for April will be on Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Strawbridge United Methodist Church, Great Hall
5029 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood, TX 77345
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Meet and Greet
7:00 p.m. Meeting begins
Finish by 8:45 p.m

Demo Artist for April is Diane Brahm

My journey in art has taken me to many places, both physically and intellectually.  I tend to embrace the beauty of classic realism in my  painting and drawing, but continue to search for my own contemporary approach to modern portraiture and design. As I always strive to  step toward a fresher presentation, I love testing and developing new techniques and ideas with creative intuition.

I have enjoyed presenting insightful demonstrations, teaching classes. and judging and jurying art shows in and around Texas. I currently teach painting and drawing in west Houston.

It’s always a pleasure to work with my local art community in the greater Houston area, and I currently serve on the boards of Houston Civic Arts Association, Houston Art Society, and previously West Houston Area Artists. 

Earning a BFA in studio art at the University of Texas/Austin gave me the academic training in drawing, painting, sculpture, and graphic design. I have furthered my education in painting oil and pastel, portraiture, and sculpture by attending classes at Glassell, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, University of Houston, and many, many workshops and classes presented by outstanding professional artists. It is an honor to have received many awards both locally and nationally

Art Show and Competition

Many thanks to all of you who participated in last Saturday’s art show! We had a great turnout, and quite a few entries, and lots of interest expressed in our society!

Library Art Changeout

Our next changeout of the art on the wall at Kingwood Public Library will take place on Friday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m. If you have art hanging there, come in to pick it up, and bring some more to leave in its place. If you are a paid member you are welcome to bring your own art pieces to show to the public for a few months. Just be sure it is fully ready to hang, with picture wire.

Creative Challenge

At this meeting we will introduce a new Creative Challenge prompt. This time you may choose the subject – Either Hope or Wisdom.

Date correction – March 2026 General Meeting –

Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information, Shows & Competitions March 9, 2026

Our General Meeting for March Will be on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Strawbridge United Methodist Church, Great Hall
5029 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood, TX 77345
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Meet and Greet
7:00 p.m. Meeting begins
Finish by 8:45 p.m

March Demo Artist – Cheryl Evans – “Out Of Africa”

Cheryl has just returned from a trip to Africa and is eager to show us some of her art from the journey! It should be amazing and beautiful.

Creative Challenge

Don’t forget – the current Creative Challenge is due in March – Anything you want, but done in CRAYONS!

Kingwood Town Center Event

Please note that we will NOT be having a booth at the Kingwood City Limits on March 28th, therefore we do not need volunteers for this event.

Spring Art Show and Competition and Art Gallery

Mark the date – Saturday, April 11, 2026. You can compete with people at your own skill level, or just bring in some of your work to share with the public! Ribbon winners from Best of Show down to First Honorable Mention will be eligible to compete at the LSAG show (the first in-person show in six years) at Tomball LSC, June 11, 12, &13.

March 2026 General Meeting

Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information, Shows & Competitions March 9, 2026

Our General Meeting for March Will be on Tuesday, March 13, 2026

Strawbridge United Methodist Church, Great Hall
5029 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood, TX 77345
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Meet and Greet
7:00 p.m. Meeting begins
Finish by 8:45 p.m

March Demo Artist – Cheryl Evans – “Out Of Africa”

Cheryl has just returned from a trip to Africa and is eager to show us some of her art from the journey! It should be amazing and beautiful.

Creative Challenge

Don’t forget – the current Creative Challenge is due in March – Anything you want, but done in CRAYONS!

Kingwood Town Center Event

If you are interested in helping us with a booth at Kingwood City Limits, please let us know at the meeting! You can help man the booth (probably for just an hour or two), help with setup or takedown, or contribute some art.

Spring Art Show and Competition and Art Gallery

Mark the date – Saturday, April 11, 2026. You can compete with people at your own skill level, or just bring in some of your work to share with the public! Ribbon winners from Best of Show down to First Honorable Mention will be eligible to compete at the LSAG show (the first in-person show in six years) at Tomball LSC, June 11, 12, &13.