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May 2021 General Meeting

General Meetings, Information May 16, 2021

Our General Meeting for May Will Be Tuesday, May 18, 2021

This will be our last meeting of the 2020-2021 season. It will be on Zoom, and all paid members are invited to attend. Meet and Greet will start at 6:30 p.m. and the regular meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. Look for your invitation in your email.

Demo Artist For May Is Cheryl Evans – Watercolor

Cheryl Evans is a producing artist and art educator. She received her BFA at Stephen F. Austin State University where she concentrated on drawing and painting and began her long love affair with watercolor. She received a Master of Arts degree from University of Houston Clear Lake.
She was named Art Educator of the Year in 2012 by Texas Art Education Association.
She spent 32 years teaching in the public school system and continues to teach watercolor at Alvin Community College. Evans is passionate about sharing her work and knowledge in workshops and demonstrations. She is a signature member of the Watercolor Art Society- Houston, and continues to show and exhibit in Texas, nationally, and internationally. Her work is in numerous public, corporate, and private collections the United States, Norway, England, Mexico, and Japan.

“I hope my work brings you a sense of joy and a glimpse of the beauty that I have worked to capture with my work. Enjoy!”

Cheryl Evans
kapche@aol.com
713-515-1901

Time For Signing Up For the 2021-2022 Season

We all hope to be able to go back to in person meetings in the fall, so don’t forget to pay your membership fee for the next season! You can pay online via PayPal, or send in a check to our mailing address under “Contact Us”. We are ready and waiting for your return!

Art Class At the YMCA For Senior Adults

Joel Salmons is offering a study and discussion group at the Lake Houston YMCA for senior adults who are Y members. It is called “Art at the Y”. The group will talk about Art Masterpiece works. The group meets on Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., starting in May and running throughout the summer. Contact us for more information!

Thank You To All the Artists Who Participated in the Spring Art Show!

Your work is superb, and we thoroughly enjoyed the Zoom walkthrough with our judge, Laura Spector. For any of you who missed the walkthrough, the images are still available on our website. Come have a look, and feel free to add your comments!

Entering Work in the LSAG Summer 2021 Virtual Art Show

Information, Shows & Competitions April 22, 2021

We Have Instructions For Entering Your Work in the Upcoming LSAG Summer Virtual Art Show:

Note that for this show, you will receive a one-minute critique of one of your artworks only if you request it ahead of time.

LSAG Competition 2021 – A Virtual Show!

Saturday, June 19, 2021

The LSAG Competition 2021 will be held virtually on ArtCall due to ongoing Covid concerns. 

Please use link for ArtCall below to review the Prospectus and enter the show.

YOU CAN BE A CASH WINNER!

This year, all first place winners will receive a CASH AWARD and a blue ribbon! The first place awards will be based on the number of entries in each Division/Category.

(0-9: $25; 10-19: $50 and >20: $100

Show Timeline

ArtCall open for entries:                                                           May 1- June 4

Deadline for Leagues to enter show into LSAG database:                   May 25

LSAG Show and zoom critiques:                                             June 19

·         Please request a critique when registering.

·         Critiques will be limited to one minute and one piece of art per artist.

·         LSAG critiques will commence at 10:00 am.

·          A zoom link will be provided prior to the day of the competition. 

LSAG Database

Artists should submit their work directly to ArtCall to enter the LSAG competition.  Please check artwork eligibility for show submissions in the LSAG database:

http://lsag.wspub.com/

ArtCall

Please enter your Show Submissions here:

http://lsag2021show.artcall.org/

Arts Champion Nominations – An Opportunity

Do you know someone who is a “Champion of Houston Artists”?
At Fresh Arts, our mission is to nurture an arts ecosystem that positions artists for success. At our annual gala we honor those in our community who share that mission as Champions of Local Artists. This year’s gala, the Unbelieve-a-ball, will take place this Fall.  At the event, we want to honor people who went out of their way to support artists over the past surreal year

We need your help – tell us who you think deserves to be called a Champion of Local Artists!

SUBMIT A NOMINATION

ABOUT THE FRESH ARTS GALA
Houston’s biggest artistic party supports the professional development of our community’s vibrant, passionate creatives, raising key funding needed to continue Fresh Arts work in strengthening the Houston arts community by supporting the artists who create it. Support from the annual gala funds the development of professional skill-building opportunities for local artist entrepreneurs.  It also supports programming to gain new audiences for artists, designers, performers and makers for the benefit of the Houston community.

MORE INFO

Results – 2021 Spring Virtual Art Show and Competition

Information, Shows & Competitions April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021
Judge: Laura Spector

Check out the winners of our most recent show below! Click on the link for each category to see all the entries.

Be sure to read the comments attached to each piece. Our judge has taken the time to include comments for each work of art – not just the winners! Her comments are very inciteful and helpful in continuing to improve our work.

Best of Show

Vor de Vogels by Peggy Steup

Division I. Professional A. Oil/Acrylic
1st Place: Intensity by Peggy Steup
2nd Place: The View From Inside by Peggy Steup
3rd Place: Luxury in Pink by Ujjaini Grigg
1st Honorable Mention: Calla Lilies 2 by Linda Achard

Division I. Professional  B. Watercolor/Acrylic
1st Place: Asian Garden by Lynda Jung

Division I. Professional D. Drawing
1st Place: Girl in Swim Suit by Linda Achard
2nd Place: Art Tangles by Linda Dumas

Division I. Professional E. Mixed Media
1st Place: Tiny Dragons by Linda Dumas
2nd Place: Rose Garden by Lynda Jung
3rd Place: Ancient Song by Sheila Stoll
1st Honorable Mention: Radiant Being by Sheila Stoll

Division I. Professional F. Photography
1st Place: Ghost Town by Lynda Jung
2nd Place: Glorious by Sheila Stoll

Division I. Professional G. Digital Art
1st Place: Field of Thistle by Lynda Jung
2nd Place: Stand of Trees, Espana by Carol Donahue
3rd Place: Under the Spready Oak by Carol Donahue
1st Honorable Mention: Along the Tejas Trail by Carol Donahue

Division I. Professional H. Abstract/ Experimental/ Non-Objective
1st Place: Rush by Lynda Jung
2nd Place: No Rhymes for Purple by Linda Dumas

Division II. Semi-Professional  A. Oil & Acrylic
1st Place: Secretary Bird by Dayle Booth
2nd Place: November Light by Leonard Cowden
3rd Place: Crowned Cranes by Dayle Booth
1st Honorable Mention: Dogwood in Bloom by Amy Conroy
Honorable Mention: Beachside by Carol Showalter

Division II. Semi-Professional B. Watercolor/Acrylic
1st Place: Miss Vogue by Lynda Feierabend
2nd Place: Midnight Blue by Lynda Feierabend
3rd Place: It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere by Lynda Feierabend
1st Honorable Mention: Conan by Lynda Feierabend
Honorable Mention: The Blues by Lynda Feierabend

Division II. Semi-Professional C. Pastels
1st Place: Looking Towards Tomorrow by Joel Salmons

Division II. Semi-Professional D. Drawing
1st Place: The Holy Sepulchre by David Berthold
2nd Place: Car Rally by David Berthold

Division II. Semi-Professional E. Mixed Media
1st Place: Cherry Pie by Marcela Daneri
2nd Place: On the Piano by Marcela Daneri
3rd Place: Tea Cups by Marcela Daneri

Division II. Semi-Professional G. Digital Art
1st Place: Robin Redbreast by Susan Foster
2nd Place: Highland Cow by Susan Foster
3rd Place: Old Soul by Susan Foster
1st Honorable Mention: Autumn Harvest by Susan Foster

Division III. Non-Professional A. Oil & Acrylic
1st Place Primavera by Jaime Retamales
2nd Place Daisy by Jaime Retamales
3rd Place Linked in Nature by Susana Lewandowski
1st Honorable Mention Red for All by Jude Kirkeeide

Division III. Non-Professional  B. Watercolor
1st Place: Pandemic by Pamela Beck
2nd Place: Pamdemic by Pamela Beck

Division III. Non-Professional E. Mixed Media
1st Place: Survivor Family Triptych by Jude Kirkeeide
2nd Place: Views of Phobos and Daimos by Kara Radford
3rd Place: Fey by Kara Radford

Division III. Non-Professional G. Digital Art
1st Place: Happy Acres Ostrich Ranch by Rebecca Hall
2nd Place: Water Buffalo by Rebecca Hall

Division V-ES Elementary Student – A. Oil & Acrylic
1st Place: Art Dog by Helen Stoll

Division V-ES Elementary Student – B. Watercolor
1st Place: Ocean Sunset by Avery Venegas

Division V-ES Elementary Student – E. Mixed Media
1st Place: Midnight Feast by Charlie Haynes
2nd Place: Crucifixion by Helen Stoll

Art Show Deadline Approaching

Information, Shows & Competitions April 4, 2021

Happy Easter, Artists!

We hope your holiday was a pleasant one. The deadline to register for the Spring 2021 Virtual Art Show and Competition is days away (Midnight, Wednesday, April 7, 2021). If you are having difficulty registering, we will do our best to help you through it.

In Case You Didn’t Know

Some of you may not be aware that if your artwork did not receive a Best of Show or First Place ribbon in the last show (Fall 2020) you can enter it again! Different judges make different decisions, so it is well worth your time to give it one more try!

LHAA Spring 2021 Virtual Art Show and Competition

Information, Shows & Competitions March 21, 2021

Only 17 Painting Days Left To Enter Our Spring Art Show

The deadline for entry into the show is April 7, 2021 at midnight. Here is our show prospectus:

SHOW PROSPECTUS

LHAA Spring 2021 Judged VIRTUAL Show and Competition

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

  1. Artwork registration:  we will use the LSAG database to register your artwork.  Please go to:   lsag.wspub.com
  2. Artwork image submission:  all images of artwork must be sent to lakehoustonart@gmail.com   Each individual entry should be sent in a separate email.  Please include your name, Spring 2021, title of your artwork, division and category in the subject line.  Please see “How to Photograph your Artwork” on our website before attaching/sending your image.
  3. Artwork Payment:  All entry payments will be made through Paypal.  To pay, please go to lhaartists@gmail.com .  Please see our website for details.

The deadline for I., II, and III. above is:  midnight Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Public Viewing/Show Placement/Judge Critique:  show results will be posted during our virtual zoom meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 7:00 pm.  Our judge will do a virtual walk through and critique at this time.

ENTRY FEES (PER ENTRY): (No refunds for entries entered but not received)

LHAA members:  $8.00

LSAG members:  $10.00

School students:  $2.00

Remember, you register your artwork on the LSAG database just as you have always done. The two extra steps are sending a good quality image of your art as an email, and sending in your payment for each entry.

If you have problems or questions, email us at lakehoustonart@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing your beautiful work!