Tag Archives: painting

Dues & Board Election

Artwork Displays, Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information, Shows & Competitions 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.

January 2026 General Meeting

Artwork Displays, Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information January 13, 2026

December Scholarship Dinner

Our December Scholarship Dinner was a great success! Many thanks to the people who brought such delicious food and helped to set the tables beautifully, and best of luck to our art scholar, Lizzie Alba, in her future art career!

Our General Meeting for January Will Be on Tuesday, January 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 January – Joy Hoehler – Abstract Botanicals

Joy Hoehler is a Texas-based artist working in fluid art, realism, and abstraction. Originally from Oklahoma, she began her creative journey with fluid techniques and has since expanded into a diverse, expressive body of work. Now living in Huffman, she serves as president of the Art League of Baytown and is active in promoting the local arts community.

Library Art Changeout

Our changeout of the art on display at Kingwood Public Library will be on Friday, January 16 at 10:00 a.m. (Note the earlier time) As always, any paid member is eligible to bring their work (framed and ready to hang with picture wire) to show to the public. If you have art hanging there now, be sure to stop by to pick it up and/or replace it with something else.

Creative Challenge

The next Creative Challenge will be due at the March meeting. The subject is CRAYON ART. That’s right, whatever subject you want to depict (within our usual guidelines), but in crayon! Should be an interesting challenge.

Painting With a Purpose

Painting with a Purpose continues to meet on the first and second Tuesday of each month, from 10:00 to 12:00, Strawbridge United Methodist Church.

Art Show and Competition

We will be having one art show and competition this year, in the spring of 2026. Details to follow in future newsletters.

April 2025 General Meeting

Artwork Displays, General Meetings, Information April 8, 2025

Our General Meeting for April Will Be on Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Meeting Place:
     Homewood Suites
     23320 Hwy 59N
     Kingwood, TX 77339
     6:30 – 8:30 pm Meet & Greet

April’s Demo Artist: Holly Nowak – Textured Layering in Paintings

Holly Nowak is a Texas artist who creates in oil, acrylics, watercolor, clay and other mixed media. She is inspired by her love of nature and her bright, whimsical style is deeply rooted in the Texas landscape.

She has carefully curated a home studio where she has taught children and adults for the last ten years. Just outside her studio door she finds inspiration in her gardens along with an array of pets including her flock of hens she fondly refers to as “The Ladies”.

Holly can also be found at her studio in Houston’s Historic Arts District. Holly’s Winter Street Studio is located in one of the countries largest artist communities called Sawyer Yards where she is in the company of over 400 artists. There she hosts monthly events for Collectors and the public as well as teaches her in person workshops.

She discovered her love of teaching within her home studio after leaving a long career to fulfill her lifelong passion for creating art. Ten years later she has honed her skills not only as an artist, but in encouraging and inspiring others to pursue their own creative journey. Holly’s focus is on inspiring other artists to make their own creative space where they can find their voice as an artist and nurture their own creative spirit.

Remember – Our Spring 2025 Art Show and Competition is Saturday, April 26

Our judge for this show will be Doug Hiser.
See our previous post for the show poster and prospectus.

Kingwood Public Library Art Changeout

Our next changeout of the art at Kingwood Public Library will be on Friday, May 16 at 11:00 a.m.
Any paid member can bring art to display to the public here. Just be sure it’s ready to hang, with picture wire (not the toothed hangers).

Summer Meetings

For our summer get-togethers we will be doing an activity, rather than conducting a conventional meeting. We will let you know what supplies to bring if you want to participate. If you’re not traveling at that time, drop by and have some fun!
Also, starting in June, our meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m. instead of 6:30. Meetings will still end at 9:00 p.m.
June 17 – Portraiture with Linda Hamilton
July 15 – Print making
August 19 – Collage

February 2025 General Meeting

Activities, Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information February 13, 2025

Our February 2025 General Meeting Will be on Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Meeting Place:
     Homewood Suites
     23320 Hwy 59N
     Kingwood, TX 77339
     6:30 – 8:30 pm Meet & Greet

Demo Artist for February: Krystal Brown – Oils

Krystal W. Brown is a fine art oil painter who captures the places, people and moments that matter most. She was born and raised in Northern Wyoming by art appreciating parents who collected fine art and always encouraged her artistic pursuits. She began drawing at an early age and had sold her first portrait at age 15. Krystal is an award winning artist that specializes in fine art oil paintings and commissioned portraits. She works in a variety of mediums including pencil, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, and oil. Krystal has a Bachelor’s Degree in fine art from the University of Montana with an emphasis in painting and has been producing fine art for over 30 years. She has studied with Rob Liberace, Dan Gerhartz, Clayton Beck, Jeffry Hein, Susan Lyon and Scott Burdick. She is continually seeking to grow and improve. Krystal’s work has won People’s Choice awards, Portrait Society of America Merit Awards, and multiple Best in Show awards. Ms. Brown’s work has been Bold Brush Finalist, Raymar Finalist, and a Plein Air Salon Finalist. Her work has been published in Plein Air Magazine and American Art Collector. Krystal’s work can be found in collections all over the country. She is based in the Houston area and is an exhibiting member of the Oil Painters of America, and National Oil and Acrylic Painters. She belongs to the Portrait Society of America, American Women Artists, Cecilia Beaux Forum, Outdoor Painters Society and the Woodlands Art League where she facilitates a life group every week.

“My delight in the environment, model or interior landscape being capturing is felt through the nuances of light and color.  I’ve cultivated through a passionate pursuit of working from life a technique that portrays form accurately. You recognize it and take in the commonality of the scene and feel it through your own story.  It is a sweet circle shared.”

Library Paint Night

Everyone had a great time creating art together at Kingwood Public Library. We look forward to doing this again!

Creative Challenge Due

Your Creative Challenge pieces are due at the February meeting. The theme is “Findings”. After a winner is chosen we will let you know what the next challenge will be.

Library Art Changeout – February 21

We will be changing out the artwork on display on the upstairs wall at Kingwood Public Library on Friday, February 21 at 11:00 a.m. If you have art there, come prepared to bring it home with you and/or replace it with other pieces. If you are a paid member who has helped us with anything in the past (helping hang the art counts), feel free to bring some of your work to share with the public. It should be ready to hang, with picture wire.

Spring 2025 Art Show and Competition

Our Spring Art Show and Competition will be at Kingwood Community Center on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Watch this space for further details as they become available.