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Sharon Nelson, 76 Aberdeen Village - Olathe, Kan. Golden Years, Golden Gears Drawing

Sharon Nelson

Nelson discovers new love and wins An experienced oil painter, Sharon Nelson was The 76-year-old had dabbled in oil painting in “Most of my life was spent in a small farming turned on to pencil drawing as an Aberdeen Village her early years, so she was a somewhat experienced community in western Kansas,” Sharon said. “The resident and now two of her drawings are receiving artist when she came to Aberdeen Village in 2016. local farmers spent the winter months cleaning and accolades through the annual system-wide Art is Seeing that Aberdeen Village offered classes in pencil repairing their machines, so they were ready to start a

Ageless® juried competition. drawing sparked her curiosity. new season. This drawing is a comfort to me as it feels Sharon’s colored pencil drawing on mixed media “When my life freed up, I tried the classes,” like home.” board titled “Golden Years, Golden Gears” was she said. “It’s a reverse of what I was used to, but I Sharon’s other piece, “Eagle Eye,” depicts the named Best of Show-Amateur at the masterpiece thoroughly enjoyed it.” stateliness of a lone Eagle with its head slightly turned level in the annual competition. Sharon discovered a love for drawing, especially to the left showing one of its eyes. Another of her drawings, “Eagle Eye,” was still-life pieces. The depth and detail of the drawing conveys the named People’s Choice in the local Aberdeen Village “I fell into still life,” she said, “and I just enjoy level of skill Sharon has acquired in the medium. She competition and both appear within the 2020 calendar. doing it.” said she still has her old oil paints, but now prefers pencil Sharon, a first-time participant, was shocked when “Golden Years, Golden Gears” is a drawing of drawing. It’s the simplicity and stress-relief she enjoys. she learned she had won Best of Show for “Golden farming machinery lined up against a wooden barn “Anytime you want to do it, you can take your Years, Golden Gears.” wall. Sharon was inspired by a photo her instructor pencils out and do it and there’s no cleanup,” she “I thought, ‘You have got to have the wrong at Aberdeen Village brought into class. It reminded said. “I find it very relaxing. If I’ve had a stressful day, person,’” she said. her of growing up in a rural, agricultural area near I can take it out and work on whatever project I Dodge City. have going.”

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Juanita Rapp-Wyman, 71 Farmington, Mo. Farmer Working on His Irrigation Pump Drawing

Juanita Rapp-Wyman

Rapp-Wyman turns life experiences into masterpieces For Juanita Rapp-Wyman, art is a deeply The fact that the subject of the drawing is someone experience she feels is coming through in her current personal thing with every photograph, drawing and that Juanita herself both knew and loved is something chalk pastel work. painting depicting a scene taken from her own life. she thinks only adds to the overall quality of the piece. “After spending time doing scenes in oils, I went It is a process that brings both a level of authenticity “It makes it easier to paint if you know your back to pastels and my technique had evolved into to her work and, in the case of her drawing “Farmer subject matter well—you put a little more feeling into something different,” said Juanita. “My chalk pastels Working on His Irrigation Pump,” awards. it and I think you can tell,” said Juanita. are now ‘painterly’ looking—they resemble my oil Named this year’s Best of Show in the Like “Farmer Working on His Irrigation Pump,” paintings.” professional division of the Art is Ageless® juried many of Juanita’s drawings begin their lives as Juanita has been competing in Art is Ageless® for art competition, “Farmer Working on His Irrigation photographs and she is constantly on the lookout for six years and this is the second time she has won Best Pump” is based on a photograph taken of her father- inspiration, both in and around her hometown of Ste. of Show. For her, the art itself is the best reward. in-law working on the family farm. While the piece Genevieve, Mo., and as far away as the German “Being recognized and having the opportunity is a tribute to him and other farmers of southeastern countryside. to compete against people throughout the state is a , it is also a representation of Juanita’s desire “I take hundreds of photos when I travel always neat thing to be able to do, too,” said Juanita. “But to actively preserve the world she sees around her. with an eye on a future painting,” said Juanita. it’s also nice to see that we still have it within us to be “I love to paint the American heartland and A retired art teacher of 30 years, Juanita has productive and do the things we enjoy.” recreate scenes of rural life in the Midwest,” said enjoyed the opportunity that retirement has given Juanita. “I see myself creating a documentation of her to finally “practice what she preached.” Over the everyday American life and its people as I view it.” years, she has worked in a variety of mediums, an Gary Jones, 77 Paul Milks, 71 Farmington, Mo. Fort Scott, Kan. Hometown Winter Carpenters Bluff Bridge Photography

Diane Hootman, 83 Aberdeen Heights - Kirkwood, Mo.. Ewe Belong to Me Fiber Arts (Right)

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Gary has painted off and on for 10 years. It all began when his wife, Joni, Gary Jones, 77 wanted to purchase a painting for close to $500, which prompted Gary Farmington, Mo. to tell her, “Heck, if you want a painting, I will paint it myself!” He did and Joni loved it so much, a new hobby began. Helen Kripplaben, 73 Skip Kreibach, 74 Farmington, Mo. Wichita, Kan. Gone Fishing Lamp and Tea Kettle Needlework Painting

Glenda Stevicks, 74 Fort Scott, Kan. Church on the Mountain Side Painting

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Driven by the joy of painting, Skip has been pursuing art since 2004. Skip Kreibach, 74 He is inspired by the Old Dutch Masters and many of his paintings feature Wichita, Kan. antique objects highlighted by a live flame, giving his work a warm, classic look. Doris Yeoman, 78 Parsons, Kan. Indian Maiden Needlework

Margaret Moll, 72 Rolla, Mo. Native American Whimsy Mixed Media/Crafts Pam Hayes, 70 Wichita, Kan. I Decided to Follow Him Mixed Media/Crafts March Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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Margeret discovered this unique mixed-media approach to art—utilizing Margaret Moll, 72 a gourd and other natural elements—while in Arizona where she became Rolla, Mo. interested in Native American culture, primarily that of the Apaches. Dorothy Jeffries, 86 Topeka, Kan. Jasper the Peacock Sculpture/3D (Left)

Don Lloyd, 89 Eva Lankhorst, 82 Salina, Kan. Salina, Kan. Batik on Ginwashi Paper Day Mixed Media/Crafts Painting April Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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A newcomer to Topeka, Dorothy loves—and has dabbled in—virtually Dorothy Jeffries, 86 every medium of art, however her main interest has always been Topeka, Kan. stained glass. Joan Allen, 76 Sophia deLaat, 71 Parsons, Kan. Rolla, Mo. Piano Twiglette Presence Painting Mixed Media/Crafts

Carol Bramon, 79 Fulton, Mo. Bee on Geranium Photography

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Sophia’s work is created by carving on a gourd with a dremel-like tool and then enhancing the carving with colored pencils, paint and stains. Sophia deLaat, 71 “Each piece teaches me the value of focused attention that offers inspiration. Rolla, Mo. There are no mistakes, only opportunities to redefine a preconceived idea; it's forgiveness at its best,” said Sophia. Shirley Dixon, 83 Jane Parish, 65 Aberdeen Village - Olathe, Kan. Parsons, Kan. His Majesty, The King Louie Drawing Painting

Sharon Nelson, 76 Aberdeen Village - Olathe, Kan. Eagle Eye Drawing

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A painter for just two years, Jane created “Louie” as an assignment for a watercolor class. She chose her subject based solely on the beauty of the Jane Parish, 65 chimpanzee’s eyes. Parsons, Kan. “Through my painting, I’ve discovered that the eyes are the most core intimate aspect of the subject.” Mary Anne Hendrix, 71 Arlys Schwabauer, 76 Manor of the Plains - Dodge City, Kan. Newton, Kan. Rodeo The Barn Painting Mixed Media/Crafts

Marie Robinson, 75 Salina, Kan. Poinsettia & Fabric Christmas

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Mary Anne's painting, “Rodeo,” was inspired by the rodeo that’s held Mary Anne Hendrix, 71 each year during Dodge City Days. She enjoys painting because Manor of the Plains it is a great creative outlet that keeps her mind working and happy. Dodge City, Kan. “I get cranky when I don't get to paint,” said Mary Anne. Jewel Willhite, 81 Juanita Rapp-Wyman, 71 Lawrence, Kan. Farmington, Mo. Onions II Farmer Working on His Irrigation Pump Painting Drawing

Fern Turner, 94 Clay Center, Kan. Sunset Photography

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A retired high school art teacher, Juanita primarily paints architectural and rural landscapes from places Juanita she’s either lived or visited. ”Farmer Working on His Rapp-Wyman, 71 Irrigation Pump” is based on a photograph taken Farmington, Mo. of her husband’s father. Sharon Nelson, 76 Barbara Stanfield, 76 Aberdeen Village - Olathe, Kan. Farmington, Mo. Golden Years, Golden Gears Blue-Eyed Cat Drawing Drawing

Vada Galvan, 75 Farmington, Mo. Beauty and the Fleece Painting (Right)

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“Most of my life was spent in a small farming community in western Sharon Nelson, 76 Kansas. The local farmers spent the winter months cleaning and repairing Aberdeen Village their machines, so they were ready to start a new season. Olathe, Kan. This drawing is a comfort to me as it feels like home.” Paul Johnston, 86 Leta Sherwood, 88 Emporia, Kan. Arkansas City, Kan. Burr Oak Leaves Quilters Heaven Painting Quilting

Toni McCoy, 78 Aberdeen Heights - Kirkwood, Mo. A Many Splendored World Mixed Media/Crafts October Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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In her piece, “Quilters Heaven,” Leta depicts the vastly different experiences a couple can have while fabric shopping. Within the clouds Leta Sherwood, 88 of the piece are the names of several of Leta’s friends who have passed Arkansas City, Kan. away as a way to pay tribute to them while highlighting the thing they enjoyed doing the most together—quilting. Donna Imel, 85 Manor of the Plains Lois Hamilton, 89 Dodge City, Kan. Newton, Kan. Spring Time Sculptural Tree Needlework Sculpture/3D

Tony Fornelli, 77 Fort Scott, Kan. Nature Sculpture/3D

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Tony’s lifelong love of fishing began during childhood fishing trips with his Tony Fornelli, 77 dad. It was while visiting an artshow that he got the idea to express that love through art. Fort Scott, Kan. “My wife bought me a carving kit and I was ‘hooked,’” said Tony. Karen Ring, 77 Laura Anne Samson, 71 Manor of the Plains - Dodge City, Kan. Wichita, Kan. Twelve Days of Christmas Church Mouse Christmas Christmas

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Each panel of Karen’s quilt, “Twelve Days of Christmas,” represents one Karen Ring, 77 of the 12 days following Christmas that leads up to the . Manor of the Plains Day one is created with just a single piece of fabric then an additional Dodge City, Kan. piece is added on each of the following days. IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER Honorable Mention BY COMMUNITY

Carole Braig, 73 Ruth Koch, 93 Aberdeen Heights - Kirkwood, Mo. Aberdeen Heights - Kirkwood, Mo. 555 Couch Winter Time Quilting Painting

Edward Duman, 87 Aberdeen Village - Olathe, Kan. Esther Minter, 86 You Shall Name Him Jesus Aberdeen Village - Olathe, Kan. Christmas Gardens Grace Photography

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Eldon Eastman, 79 Arkansas City, Kan.

Spotting Potential Lila Teufel, 94 Frances Benson, 77 Arlene Habluetzel, 83 Painting Arkansas City, Kan. Clay Center, Kan. Clay Center, Kan. Knitters Vest Bargello Study Leaves of Utility Park Needlework Quilting Painting

Jimmie Nix, 76 Emporia, Kan. Nona Thompson, 90 Carol Willman, 85 Tool Box Emporia, Kan. Farmington, Mo. Mixed Media/Crafts In the Midst of the Night City Sky Line Christmas Mixed Media/Crafts

Joan Hampton, 83 Farmington, Mo. Nancy Lewis, 72 Fulton, Mo. Valentine Remembered Fiber Arts Pen and Ink Susan Porter, 71 Drawing M. Earline Foster, 87 Fort Scott, Kan. Fort Scott, Kan. Beauty is Everywhere Horses on the Run Mixed Media/Crafts Quilting

Rick Prosser, 76 Lawrence, Kan. Horses of a Different Color Needlework IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER Honorable Mention BY COMMUNITY

Vivian Goetz, 80 Richard McCall, 87 L. Deane Frey, 84 Manor of the Plains - Dodge City, Kan. Newton, Kan. Newton, Kan. Chloe In Your Yard Courthouse Steps Sandra Banahasky, 68 Quilting Photography Quilting Parsons, Kan. Pretty In Pink Mixed Media/Crafts

Georgia Greninger, 71 Linda McCoy, 73 Parsons, Kan. Rolla, Mo. Quilted Jacket The Wave Table Runner Quilting Quilting Gerald Karnes, 85 Salina, Kan. Country Parson Sculpture/3D

Wayne Keeler, 71 Salina, Kan. Fierce Guardian Painting Robert Enders, 95 Marian Poe, 78 Sterling, Kan. Sterling, Kan. Cow Creek In January Through the Window Painting Painting

Susan Mayer, 69 Topeka, Kan. Card Collection Glenda Webster, 71 Mixed Media/Crafts Wichita, Kan. Milkweed Explosion Photography