We also have our spring Show and Competition coming up on April 1st, and the information in this newsletter will help you get prepared.

Hi, All,

I hope you're enjoying the best weather that Houston has to offer and the sight of so many gorgeous flowering shrubs. I have been known to suddenly stop the car and jump out to take a photo of flowering magnolias or the sun shining through the blossoms on a pale pink azalea. This behavior is not to be recommended! ( But I do get some great shots!)

Last month at the general meeting our guest speaker, Amy Slaughter, a local lawyer and member of KAS, gave a very interesting talk on copyright. Amy's information was well researched and very informative. Many issues were raised, some we had never even thought of. For example, how many of us knew that a person may own a painting but not necessarily own the copyright to it? The artist retains the copyright to a painting even if it is sold. It is reassuring to know that we have access to Amy for legal advice on our art questions.

Our next demo artist will be Nancy Lee, who is known to many of the members for her work for LSAG. She is a wonderful floral artist who also happens to be a really fun individual, so be sure not to miss the meeting on March 20 th. And don't forget to finish your artworks for the Spring show on April 1 st - KAS needs all your entries. You can download your entries on the KAS website or they will be sent out with the newsletter.

Anyone who is interested in the workings of KAS with a view to participating on the Board or committee or any newly elected official is welcome to attend the KAS Board meetings. In fact, it is recommended. At this stage, we have no member who has volunteered to take over the job of President of KAS when my term is up in May. Linda Dumas has generously offered to take over the duties of president until someone else comes forward. As Linda already has the huge task of organizing the Fine Arts Festival with Kristin, we need someone to step in as President before too long. If someone will consider doing this, please contact Linda.

Our Board meeting this month is at Hunan Garden restaurant in the HEB shopping center on Kingwood Drive, corner of West Lake Houston Parkway. It will take place at 11:00am on Monday, 6 th March. Hope to see you there.

Regards,
Your Prez,
Linney Hamilton

Kingwood Art Society welcomes Artist- Nancy Lee for a demo in Florals March 20th, 7 PM at Fire and EMS Heritage Center in Kingwood. The Heritage Center is located at 2825 Town Center Park, Kingwood.

After moving from Maine to Texas in 1974. Nancy’s early childhood interest in art was reawakened and she began taking painting lessons again. She became active in several art Leagues. She was the treasurer of the Sugar Land League for 2 years and headed their judged shows for 5 years. Nancy served as President of the Lone Star Art Guild in 2002-2003. She has served as the LSAG Webmaster for the last 4 years. She is currently a member of the Northwest Art League. Ms Lee is an accomplished Oil painter whose art works have won several awards in local shows. Her artwork has been displayed in several galleries including the Southwest Gallery, the Midlane Gallery, Art etc., and Magnolias.

Nancy says, “About 4 years ago, I became inspired by San Antonio artist Vie Dunn- Harr. So far, I have taken 9 workshops from Vie and have become enthralled by her techniques and now use them in my own work. As a result, my artwork has taken a major leap and, in doing this demonstration for the Kingwood Art Society I want to show you how exciting her methods are and how they will revitalize your own artwork with a sense of freshness and spontaneity.”

There will be a short general meeting afterward. Public are welcome to attend.

For further info please contact Linney Hamilton –281 360-6170

General Meeting
March 20
7:00 pm
Fire & EMS Heritage Center
Demo: Nancy Lee - Oil

Don't forget to bring Show & Tell to the next meeting!

Board Meeting
April 10
11:00 am
Linney Hamilton's home

General Meeting
April 17
7:00 pm
Fire & EMS Heritage Center
TASTING PARTY & Scholarship presentation

KAS Show & Competition
April 1st
Deerbrook Mall outside Dillards

LSAG Convention
May 19/20
at Delago
Conroe, TX

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Dues are $25 through May for the 2006-2007 year.

After May, dues go up to $35

Send dues to:
Matthew Dunnachie
P.O. Box 6681
Kingwood, TX 77325

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Sharon Cobbley needs help coordinating the KFAF Children’s Booth And KAS Artist’s Booth. For more information about this position, please contact Sharon.

ATTENTION ALL KAS MEMBERS: “YOUR SPRING SHOW IS COMING SOON AND WE NEED YOUR PARTICIPATION!!

I hope all of you have been working on your artwork. We need your support and the only way we can have a successful show is by you deciding to compete in our April 1 st show. So set a date to finish those masterpieces that you have been working on and enter them in our show. I know we will have a successful and fun event!!!

The Art Show and Competition that will take place on Saturday, April 1, 2006 at Deerbrook Mall in Dillard’s on the first floor between the Shoe and the Jewelry/Handbag Departments. Set up will begin at 7:00 a.m. Anyone who can help set up for the competition and the mini boutique should come at this time. I will pass out sign up sheets for help at the March meeting. The best entry to the mall before 10:00 a.m. is between Sears and Barnes & Noble.

Schedule of events is as follows:
Check in: 8:00 a.m.
Judging: 9:00 a.m.
Open to public: 11:00 a.m.
Critique: 1:00 p.m.
Take down: 3:00 p.m.

A few things to remember:

• Artists MUST pre-register by March 25, 2006 . Remember, you can mail these forms to me by Snail Mail or by e-mail. My address is josalsal@earthlink.net. If really pushed for time, you may register in advance by phone and pay at check-in-time but the sooner the better as this allows Sine and me time to organize the show. We really appreciate your help.
• All work must be original. No sawtooth or “hole” clip hangers are allowed. If any piece is larger than 40X40, special arrangements must be made for display and a maximum of two oversized pieces are allowed
• Ten entries are allowed per artist and ALL ART MUST HAVE BEEN COMPLETED WITHIN THE LAST 24 MONTHS.
• Check our blue 2005-2006 yearbook for KAS and LSAG rules.

In order to participate in this Show & Competition, you'll need to apply using our registration form.

You can print the print the registration form (.jpg), or you can download and print the registration form (.doc format).

About our Judge

Don Lietzau has agreed to judge the show. He has been painting for 50 years. He is not only a painter, but also an illustrator and designer. He is also the owner of Silver Fox Productions. Don has given many demos and workshops and has participated in several major art shows throughout the country.

Lietzau’s major fine art commissions include: Cardinal Deardon of Detroit, MI; Judge Louis Moore of the 29 th Circuit Court, Houston; Ruth Sneed, Ruth Sneed Elementary School in Alief, TX; and many other major portrait commissions.

Lietzau also creates family legacy paintings. “I take old family photos and weave them into vignettes that tell a story. I’m the only person doing that kind of work, I believe”. He also has a thriving business painting from wedding photos.

In college, Don worked at the State Fair doing pastel portraits. He writes: “Putting a portrait together with transparent washes intrigues me. Watercolor has a mind of its own; if you let it do its thing, it is a beautiful effect.”

Note from Sally, our show coordinator

If anyone has any questions or needs help getting their entry forms to me, feel free to call me at (281) 358-5638 or my cell (281) 433-1901. If you need an entry for, you can call me or you can download a form from www.kingwoodartsociety.com or www.lonestarartguild.org .

HAPPY CREATING!!!

Sally

OFFICERS
President
Linda Dumas

First Vice President
(Demos, Workshops)
Pat Wheeler

Second Vice Presidents
(Shows, Competitions)
Sally Kullman, 'Sine Mc Carty

Secretary
Sheila Bridges, Vanita Doyle

Treasurer
Matthew Dunnachie

Newsletter Editor/Webmaster
Kristin Dumas

Newsletter Distribution
Pam Bachman

Newsletter Assistant
Judy Richards

Parliamentarian
Linda Hamilton

COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Facility, Inventory
Dale Barrack, Mike Kaney

Membership
Judy Richards

Greeters and Registration
Pat Conroy, Nancy Riis

Directory
Ann Kruse

Publicity
Linda Hamilton

Kingwood Fine Art Festival Chairs
Linda Dumas, Kristin Dumas

KFAF Children’s Booth And KAS Artist’s Booth
Sharon Cobbley, TBA

Chamber of Commerce
Jim Grygier

Members at Large
Vanita Doyle, Mike Kaney, Debra Latham

Library Art Display
Carol Showalter

GENERAL MEETING MINUTES - February 20, 2006

The meeting was called to order at 7:10pm by Linney Hamilton. Member and guests were welcomed. Our Demo for the evening was Amy Slaughter, lawyer, who talked about copyrights in regards to artists. Amy was first an artist, then went to Law School. Her talk was very interesting, lasted about an hour and included questions and answers. You can reach her at amy@amyslaughterlaw.com

Our business meeting started at 8:30. Linney first called on Jim Grygier for a report on the Chamber. Exchange will be Wednesday - noon. Him said he would like to try having 1 artist with 1 piece of work at 1 luncheon a month. They would introduce themselves and work at the luncheon with a few sentences. Jim has one easel for the artist to use. He passed a list for anyone interested.

The minutes were read by Vanita Doyle and the Treasurer's Report was read by Matthew. We have a balance of XXX.

Correspondence - Vanita thanks the club for the Get Well card for her surgery. Linney has information on Artisans in Nature Show and current classes from WASH if anyone is interested.

Vanita reported on the hanging at the Golden Shears and pass around a list for signups. Linney called on Pat Wheeler who says the Demo for March will be Nancy Lee who will do oil in a watercolor matter. A gentleman from Florida, Doug Land, called Pat about doing a demo and workshop sometimes when he is visiting Houston. Pat told him maybe next year. He does drawings and sketching. Pat said that date of the paint out might be to be changed.

Pat told the member about and Open Air Show around the Community Center in Baytown that they could participate in. The Baytown Art League is sponsoring it on May 13. It is free. You set up your own booth and handle your own sales, etc. She passed around a sheet with information on it.

Sally Kullman said the Member Show was on schedule, but the judge would be Don Leitzau (watercolor) instead of Catherine Anderson. March 24th is the deadline for entries.

There was no report on the KFAF, or Publicity, where a new chairman is needed. Kristin Dumas is now doing the newsletter. Judy Richards and Pam Bachman are going to help out with the labels and mailing. The newsletter is on our website - Kingwood Art Society .

Membership - Judy Richards asked if you would let her know if there was an error with your information in the Year Book.

Old or Unfinished Business - Benches for AABY have been delivered and Kay would like them back as near the end of February as possible. The Garden Party is April 1 and bench artists will receive tickets to the Party. Kay would like a bio from each artist and wanted to know if any bench artist would like to be interview by Kingwood College TV Station.

New Business - Linney called on Linda Dumas to give a report from the Nominating Committee. Linda read the slate of officers the committee put together for next year.

The berets we ordered for members are here. Matthew said to pick one up, if you had paid you dues.

Linney asked if someone would take over the Library hangings. She said Connie Hauser would work with someone. Carol Showalter said she would talk to Connie about it.

Linney reminded the Board that the Board Meeting in March would be earlier in the month, March 6th at Hunan Gardens at 11. The membership is invited.

We had 2+ tables of Show & Tell. Lots of variety and very enjoyable. Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 by Linda Hamilton.