November 2026 General Meeting

Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information November 10, 2026

Our General Meeting for November Will Be Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Strawbridge United Methodist Church, Room 165
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

November Demo Artist: Dianne Bernhard – Oils

Dianne B. Bernhard lives art in the tradition of Robert Henri, an American painter with a philosophy that art can be a powerful voice for impacting anything. Art is life, and life is art: they can be one in the same providing a joyous experience of the universe. Dianne is an accomplished painter, teacher, arts advocate and devoted patron. Her background as an art educator led her to develop deep insights into the needs of artists and inspired her to establish the Art Spirit Foundation, an institution committed to the work of living artists.

Dianne received formal training in art history and business at University of Houston and Yale University, in addition to Interior Design from NYSID. She currently resides in Kingwood, having previously lived in Connecticut and New York. She continues her commitment to promote the arts and create platforms for art and artists of all mediums.

For our November meeting, Dianne will be showing us how she approaches painting in oil with a piece she is currently working on.

Creative Challenge

Remember that our current Creative Challenge is “Autumn”. It will be due at the November meeting. The piece which gets the largest number of popular votes from the attendees will receive a $25 give card from Michaels. BUT we need to have at least 5 entries to choose from. If we don’t get 5 submissions, we will praise the participants and put the gift card away for the next challenge.

Very Successful October Meeting

Everyone really enjoyed the October General Meeting with Diane Brahm. Included was a group project in which everyone participated. Thanks to Diane Brahm!

October 2026 General Meeting

Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information October 12, 2026

Our General Meeting for October Will be on Tuesday, October 20, 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 October 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.

Thank you to everyone who attended our September Meet & Greet! We had a great evening, getting to know some new members and sharing examples of our work!

Remember the Creative Challenge!

Our current Creative Challenge is Autumn. Do anything you want using that theme, and bring it to the November meeting.

September 2026 General Meeting

Artwork Displays, Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information September 7, 2026

Our September General Meeting Will Be Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Strawbridge United Methodist Church
5029 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood, TX 77345
Use the office entrance to get in the building. Someone will give you directions to our meeting room.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Meet and Greet
7:00 p.m. Meeting begins
Finish by 8:45 p.m.

Meeting Program

Our September meeting is to be a Meet-And-Greet, with a little extra. Since we have a few new members, everyone is invited to bring a sample of their work to form a “Mini Gallery”. It doesn’t matter how old it is, just something that will show people what kind of art you enjoy creating. We also hope to have a few of our members doing small demos. This way we will get to know each other better!

New Season starting in September – Dues

Our new year starts in September.

For this upcoming year, our dues are capped at $40 a year rather than at $50. Also, if the artist is under 18 or if the artist is a current college student under 22 the dues are $10 per year.

We are currently accepting dues for the new year. We take: cash, check and Zelle (lakehoustonart@pm.me).

Creative Challenge

At this meeting we will also reveal the new Creative Challenge theme, for anyone who wishes to create a piece of art to bring in.

Kingwood Public Library Art Changeout

For anyone who did not already know about our Wall of Art at the Kingwood Public Library, the library has allowed us to use one of its upstairs walls to display our artwork. Any paid member is welcome to bring in their art to show to the public. The work of art must be ready to hang – with picture wire, not toothed hangers.
The art is changed every 3-4 months. If you have something on display there, be sure to show up to collect your work – and bring something new! You can bring in one piece or several, as you please.
The next art changeout will take place on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Enter at the side of the building, through the enclosure that holds the dumpster. The employees can direct you to the stairway.

August 2026 General Meeting

Activities, General Meetings, Information August 13, 2026

Our August 2026 General Meeting will be on Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Strawbridge United Methodist Church, Room 207
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.

Due to construction at the church, we will be meeting in room 207, on the second floor. Enter through the office doors, and take the elevator to the second floor. 207 is the first room you see as you exit the elevator.

August Creative Activity

If you wish to join us, we will be making small mosaics. All supplies will be provided. Bring a box lid or box to place your mosaic for transport.

If you don’t want to make mosaics, bring your own project to work on and enjoy the creative space with fellow artists.

We will also have Show & Tell, Q&A, and we will do some brainstorming regarding our community outreach efforts.

Look Book

Consider adding yourself to our Look Book! With an up-to-date Look Book we can approach potential local display locations to show our work to more people. Write a short artist bio and send 4-5 high-res pictures of your art to sheilabucchinoart@yahoo.com.

New Season starting in September – Dues

This is the last meeting of the year, our new year starts in September.

For this upcoming year, our dues are capped at $40 a year rather than at $50. Also, if the artist is under 18 or if the artist is a current college student under 22 the dues are $10 per year.

We are currently accepting dues for the new year, we take: cash, check and Zelle (lakehoustonart@pm.me).

July 2026 General Meeting

General Meetings, Information, Shows & Competitions July 16, 2026

Our July 2026 General Meeting will be on Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Strawbridge United Methodist Church, Room B165
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 July is Samuel Mazzaferro – Weaving

Michael Mazzaferro is one of our newest members, with some very interesting and unique art hobbies.

Samuel Mazzaferro is a fiber arts enthusiast, most recently his focus is with pine needle basketry and passementerie button making, and he never turns down the opportunity to learn a new fiber art. Learning traditional arts fuels his second passion of learning about cultures and how their unique arts are carried on in the modern world. Professionally, Samuel has worked as an ethical hacker for over a decade, providing threat emulation and operator training for networks and customers around the world. As a lifelong student, he’s excited to share some of what he’s learned with anyone willing to listen to him ramble.

Pine needle basketry is a coiled fiber art with deep roots in Native American culture. Pieces are made by bundling needles into a small gauge and stitching them together in a spiral pattern using waxed thread, animal fiber, or raffia. Patterns are made by changing thread color, stitch pattern, or by weaving in beads or spaces in between and on top of the rows of pine needles. Artisans make baskets for nearly any form or function, from traditional baskets and bowls to jewelry and elaborate sculptures. In our area, the art of pine needle art is carried on by the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas and the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, where artists continue to produce, sell and teach the craft.

LSAG Art Show Winners – 2026

The following members of our group won awards at June’s LSAG Art Show:

Bonnie Butler, “Max”, 2nd Place, Division II, Watercolor
“Out of the Dark”, Honorable Mention, Division II, Pastels
“Pretty in Pink”, Honorable Mention, Division II, Pastels
“Roadmap of my Life”, Honorable Mention, Division II, Drawing

Ricardo Gonzales, “Sound of Silence”, 2nd Place, Division IV, Oil/Acrylic

Greg Livingston, “Lichtenberg Lullaby”, Honorable Mention, Division I, Experimental

Joel Salmons, “Caretaker”, 2nd Place, Division I, Pastels
“San Antonio Mission Trail”, Honorable Mention, Division I, Pastels
“Waiting for the Call”, Honorable Mention, Division I, Pastels

LSAG brings in members from art clubs all over southeast Texas, and the competition is pretty tough. So we are extra proud of our people for doing so well! Congratulations to each of you!