Good morning! What great weather we are having. I've been working with the studio door open, so the dog (Annie) can go in and out as she wants, and the weather is gorgeous. Makes you want to paint outside.

If you want to paint inside, remember that we have the classroom at Hobby Lobby every Thursday, and you are welcome to come and paint there. We have a pretty good group going, and it's exciting to have other artists to bounce things off. And...if you run out of paint, canvas, or whatever, you can just step out into the store and complete your inventory. Lots easier than cranking up your car and driving the 8 or so miles to Humble just for a tube or Alizarin Crimson.

This is my last Prez Sez for my term of office. I have had the support of a board that is absolutely fantastic! Full of self-starters, the board is the lifeblood of KAS. They are always on top of things and ready to jump in and fill a need.

Sally Kullman, your new president, will do the same fantastic job she has done as chairman of the art shows and competition. She and 'Sine have gotten show presentation down to a science, and I know that Sally will be a wonderful president.

If you haven't been to a meeting for a while, you have missed some marvelous demos. Pat Wheeler is behind their arrangement, and I feel sure that she will be bringing even more wonderful artists in the months to come.

See you at the May meeting.
Linda D.

NEW PAINTING OPPORTUNITY!
We have the classroom at Hobby Lobby reserved for KAS members on Thursdays from 9 until ???. Come & Paint!!. Just show up when you can.

KAS - Artist of the Month at Mason's!
Mason's Gallery in Spring is going to feature a show of KAS members for the month of June. You need to pre-register so Kathy can figure the room needed to hang the show. Applications are available from Debra Latham at the March meeting or from Vanita Doyle in April, when she gets back in town.

NOTE: Your inventory for the art show at Mason's Gallery in Spring is due May 5th. Send to Vanita Doyle, or call her if the deadline is creeping up on you!- -- Vanita 281-360-2489, cell 281-610-4249.

2008 LSAG CONVENTION PROGRAM
May 23-24, 2008
Humble Civic Center
8233 Wll Clayton Parkway
Humble, Texas 77338 - 281-226-4140

Registration:
Friday, May 23 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 24 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Welcome Demonstration:
Friday, May 23 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Jerry Yarnell – Acrylics,
Yearbook Cover Voting:
Saturday, May 24 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Guest Artists Demonstrations:
Saturday, May 24
9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Ann Hoffpauir - Watercolor
9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Carol Hancock – Pastel
9:00 to 11:30 AM James Black - Oils
Judging & Ribbons: Exhibit Closed
May 24 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Luncheon:
12:00 Noon to 1:30 p.m.
12:00 Noon – Call to Order
Invocation and Welcome
Roll Call of Clubs
New Business
Introduction of 2008-2009 Officers
Awards: Best of Show, Best Floral and Year Book Cover
Door Prizes Awards.

Artists View Show:
Saturday, May 24 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Public Viewing and Sales:
Saturday, May 24 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Judges’ Critiques:
Saturday, May 24 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Paintings removed at 3:30 p.m.—not one minute before.

Be sure to check out the map of all our meetings places.

2007/2008 Schedule

May Board Meeting
May 12, 11:00 am
Olive Garden
281-446-1692

May General Meeting
May 19, 7:00 pm
Homewood Suites
23300 Highway 59 N
Kingwood, TX 77339
281-358-5566
Demo: Georgia Feazle
Oil Rubbout

LSAG Convention
May 23 & 24
Humble Civic Center Humble, TX

LSAG Convention
May 23 & 24
Humble, TX

Renew your membership for the coming year now!

Dues are $40 for 1 full year, running September through May.

Send dues to:
Kristin Dumas
P.O. Box 6681
Kingwood, TX 77325

PAINTING OPPORTUNITY!

The Art Soceity has acquired the Classroom at Hobby Lobby in Humble every Thursday. Come and join the group and create some pieces at the same time!

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Robert Genn writes a fantastic online art letter twice a week, addressing a multitude of issues. Subscription is free. Just go to the web site and follow directions.