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January 2025 General Meeting

Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information January 14, 2025

Happy New Year!

We hope that all of you had a great Holiday season, and that you are rested and ready to tackle the New Year! We have a lot of information for you in this newsletter, so be sure to stick with us until the end!

Our January General Meeting Will be on Tuesday, January 21, 20
 Meeting Place:
     Homewood Suites
     23320 Hwy 59N
     Kingwood, TX 77339
     6:30 – 8:30 pm Meet & Greet

We have several activities for our first 2025 meeting. There will be light snacks and a Valentine Make & Take station. If you have any favorite art books you would like to share with us, please bring them in. And in case you are already into spring cleaning, feel free to bring any extra art supplies you would like to offer to others. Plus, let us see any art pieces you are currently working on or just finished for Show and Tell!

But we aren’t just interested in your art materials. We want to hear your ideas, your questions, or any special art tips you have picked up since last we met. There will be a special Ask It basket at the meeting. There is also a survey that you can fill out and leave with us in the box. We would be happy to listen to what you have to say, to answer your questions, and to talk about our future plans for the group.

Reminder – Creative Challenge
Our current theme is “Findings”. Your entries will be accepted at the February General Meeting.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 4 – Art in the Garden at Mercer Arboretum. Greg Livingston will talk about scratchboard planning and execution. Visitor’s Center, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, February 10 – Studio Time at Kingwood Public Library. We will talk about this at the meeting. Bring your projects to work on, receive feedback/critique, explore others’ media. This is your opportunity to come and make art together at the library, from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m in the 1st floor Meeting Room.

Tuesday, February 18 – General Meeting. Demo Artist Krystal Brown – Oils

Friday, February 21 – Kingwood Library Art Changeout, 11:00 a.m., upstairs

Tuesday, March 18, General Meeting. Demo Artist Linda Hamilton – Paint Pour

Wednesday, March 26, Studio Time at Kingwood Library, Lower Meeting Room, from 6 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 1, Art in the Garden at Mercer Arboretum. From 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Artist guest TBA

Tuesday, April 15, General Meeting

Saturday, April 26, Spring 2025 Art Show and Competition, Kingwood Community Center

Tuesday, May 20, General Meeting

Membership Fees Due
After our January meeting we will be deleting from our mailing list anyone who has not yet paid dues for this season. Your dues help to pay for our meeting place, demo artists, show judges, and, most importantly, our student scholarship. Be sure to check on whether you still need to pay. The good news is that, for this second half of the season, dues will be discounted by half!

May 2024 General Meeting

Artwork Displays, Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information, Shows & Competitions May 17, 2024

Our General Meeting for May Will Be on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

 Meeting Place:
     Homewood Suites
     23320 Hwy 59N
     Kingwood, TX 77339
     6:30pm Meet & Greet
     7:00pm Meeting & Demo

Demo Artist for May is Kristin Dumas – Colored Pencil

Come for our last meeting of the season to learn how Kristin Dumas
creates her intricate designs using  Ink and Colored Pencil.

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Also on Tuesday, May 21 – Paint-Out at Mercer Botanical Garden

Sheila Stoll will be at Mercer, teaching a drawing class. Come join her! The focus will be on sketching, contour, and gesture. Will meet at Mercer at 10:00 a.m., and continue our work until noon.

Creative Challenge

Don’t forget – the Creative Challenge theme for May is “Infinity”. Submissions are due at the May meeting, and the winner will receive an art gift certificate.

Art Changeout – Kingwood Public Library

On May 10 we switched out the artworks on display at Kingwood Public Library. Under the direction of Victoria Kirk and Elena and Richard Gonzales, we installed a brand new wall of beautiful art, as well as decorating the downstairs display case! The changeout was followed by lunch at Chachi’s in Town Center.

LSAG Summer Art Show

The LSAG Online Show will be on June 15, 2024. If you won a BOS, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or First Honorable Mention in our Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 shows, you are eligible to enter those pieces in the show. You should have received your notification and instructions by now. If you have questions, please contact Amy Conroy at amymcleod.conroy@lakehoustonareaartists.

Another Art Display Opportunity

There will be another display of our art installed at St. Luke’s Methodist Church on Westheimer from July 1 to July 31. Details to follow.

Next Season

May is our last meeting of our 2023/24 season. Have a wonderful summer, but don’t forget us! Our new art season will begin with our general meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024! Make lots of art and bring some to share with us!

April 2024 General Meeting

Activities, General Meetings, Information April 12, 2024

Our General Meeting for April Will Be On Tuesday, April 16, 2024

 Meeting Place:
     Homewood Suites
     23320 Hwy 59N
     Kingwood, TX 77339
     6:30pm Meet & Greet
     7:00pm Meeting & Demo

Our Demo Artist for April: Cheryl Evans – Watercolor


We welcome back, Cheryl Evans, one of LHAA’s favorites.  Cheryl earned her BFA from Stephen F Austin University, and her MFA from University of Houston Clear Lake.  She taught 32 years in the public school system, and then in Alvin Community College.  She teaches watercolor demos, workshops, and judges local art competitions. Her work reflects her joy and captures the beauty in everyday people and places.  She has received an all star rating from all her students.

Art Talks at Mercer Arboretum

On April 2, Joel Salmons gave a very successful art talk at Mercer Arboretum. Several groups in the area attended, and everyone enjoyed the experience greatly. Thank you, Joel!

Our next Art Day at Mercer will feature Sheila Stoll, who will give instruction on drawing and perspective. If you have some free time, be sure to stop by on Tuesday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m. Mercer Botanic Gardens is located at 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd. in Humble, TX and is free to the public.

In addition, Mercer would greatly appreciate your donations of spare drawing pencils and colored pencils to help serve their enthusiastic attendees. Please bring your spare supplies to Tuesday’s meeting. Thank you!

Upcoming Events – Kingwood Arts Festival

LHAA will be presenting their work for viewing and sale at the Kingwood Arts Festival on Saturday, April 20. Those of you who will be bringing their art in should arrive by 10:00 a.m. at Kingwood Town Center. Everyone else is welcome to stop by to see the art. Many different artists will be there between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Click here for more details.

Upcoming Events – Spring 2024 Art Show and Competition

Don’t forget – Our Spring Art Show is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, at Kingwood Community Center. Check-in will be at 9:00 a.m. with public viewing from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Early runoff voting will also be going on, so be sure not to disturb the voters.

Also: In case you didn’t see our email, Lone Star Art Guild has rewritten its rules for art competitions, which we use as a guide for our own rules. If ratified by the art clubs, the rules will take effect next year. We urge you to take a look at the proposed changes, and bring your comments and suggestions to April’s meeting. You can also use this opportunity to re-familiarize yourself with the rules and categories. Check your email for a copy, or we can have a printout available for you to see at the meeting.

March 2024 General Meeting

Artwork Displays, General Meetings, Information, Shows & Competitions March 15, 2024

Our General Meeting for March Will be on Tuesday, March 19, 2024

 Meeting Place:
     Homewood Suites
     23320 Hwy 59N
     Kingwood, TX 77339
     6:30pm Meet & Greet
     7:00pm Meeting & Demo

The Demo Artist for March is Mary Claire Moloney – Gouache and Sharpie

    My art is a reflection of my travels. I want you to feel, if only for a moment, that you are with me in my adventures. Gouache is my current medium of choice, and I am equally comfortable working in oils and pastels. My main influences are Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh and particularly James Whistler’s paintings of Venice, Italy. I am a keen reader of their biographies and enjoy exploring the places where they lived and were inspired by. Brenham, Texas; Venice, Italy; and Kefalonia, Greece influence me with fabulous preserved architecture, gorgeous surrounding scenery and lovely residents.

    Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
    16 Solo Shows
    Artwork Collections on 3 Continents
    Artist in Residence, 2017 – Venice, Italy
    Artist in Residence, 2018 – New Mexico, USA
    Artist in Residence, 2022 – Kefalonia, Greece
    Group Art Exhibits in: Michigan (2018), New Mexico (2018), Venice, Italy (2017)
    Solo Art Shows in Brenham, Texas (2018) and Brenham, Texas (2019) and Brenham Group     Show (2020-2022)
    Juried Show – Taos, New Mexico Group Show (2020)
    Group Venice Show – 2023

    M.C. Arts, Studio & Gallery
     206 E. Alamo
     Brenham, Texas 77833
    Find me on Instagram: MaryClaireMoloney
    Facebook: M.C. Arts, Inc. or Mary Claire Moloney

Kingwood Art Festival – Saturday, April 20, 2024

A reminder for those of you who volunteered for the upcoming Kingwood Arts Festival at Town Center: Our set-up time will be from 10 – 11 a.m. on April 20, with the festival opening at 11:00. Volunteers are asked to man our display tent in 2-hour shifts. If you aren’t sure when your shift is, contact us. Be sure to bring your small art works for display and sale! Tear-down will be at 6:00 p.m.

Spring 2024 Art Show and Competition

Remember that our Spring Art Show will be on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The judge for our show will be Cheryl Evans.

Dues Increase

After more than a decade of dues remaining unchanged, rising prices have forced us to increase our yearly membership dues from $40 to $50 ($55 if you pay by PayPal). Similarly, entry fees for our shows will go up from $8 per piece to $10 per piece ($12 per piece for participants who are LSAG members but not LHAA members). Student membership and entry fees will remain the same. This increase will take effect next September for the 2024-25 season. Entry fees for the upcoming show in April will stay the same.

Volunteers Needed

Our secretary and treasurer are in need of qualified people to serve as backup/assistants. Please let us know by email or at the meeting if you have an interest in helping them out.

February 2024 General Meeting

Artwork Displays, Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Shows & Competitions February 16, 2024

Our General Meeting for February Will Be On Tuesday, February 20, 2024

 Meeting Place:
     Homewood Suites
     23320 Hwy 59N
     Kingwood, TX 77339
     6:30pm Meet & Greet
     7:00pm Meeting & Demo

Demo Artist for February: Suzie Baker – Oil Painting

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Suzie Baker’s paintings are regularly on display in magazines, prestigious national shows and plein air events, and she has won numerous awards every year since 2019. She has served on the board of Oil Painters of America since 2014, including serving as president from 2020-2022. Suzie holds signature status in that distinguished organization as well as the American Impressionist Society and others. In addition to being a still life and portrait artist, Suzie has been painting en plein air since she was a teenager. A sought-after instructor for her humorous and informative style, Suzie teaches through videos event demos and workshops far and wide, including her studio close to Houston, Texas.

Public Art Displays

We will have an art display at the Jones Public Library in Dayton, TX (Dayton Community Center, 801 S Cleveland St, Dayton, TX 77535) on February 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Any paid member who has helped us in some way is eligible to show their artwork with us. Please be sure your art is ready to hang, with a wire hanger on the back.

We are also planning a display at the Atascocita Library in March 2024. This library has a display case for art, so those of you with 3-dimensional art may be able to participate. Any 2-D art should be able to stand up leaning on the back of the case. Details to follow.

Kingwood Arts Festival

Our group has an opportunity to display our work for sale at the Kingwood Arts Festival at Town Center on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Before we sign up, though, we need to know how many of you are interested. We should be able to display a number of small works in our tent. In addition to art to show, we would also need a few volunteers to man the tent in shifts during this time. If you have interest in showing your art there and/or supervising the booth, please let us know at the meeting (or by email if you can’t make it to the meeting).

Spring 2024 Art Show and Competition

Our Spring Art Show will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Kingwood Community Center. You should be receiving a copy of the show poster and prospectus by email. Please feel free to advertise by sharing the poster (electronically or in person) to family, friends and neighbors. We will have more information soon.

Creative Challenge

    Our Creative Challenge theme is “Shine”. Entries will be presented at this meeting. The winner will receive a $25 gift certificate.