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WHAT KIND OF ARTIST ARE YOU? Some of my friends might say that my golf swing is pure art… all joking aside, I envy people with artistic talent whether it be painting, music, singing or craft making. I struggle to even draw stick people, but I certainly appreciate great artists of all kinds. WHEN WE ARE PAST THE PANDEMIC, WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE, A CONCERT OR THEATER? All of the above! I can’t wait to get back to seeing live performances in person. We’ve definitely been assembling a short list of concerts that we can’t wait to schedule once things open back up.

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WHETHER LIVE THEATER, GALLERIES OR CONCERTS ARE YOUR THING- WHAT KIND OF ART DO YOU ENJOY AND WHY? I enjoy live theater, galleries and concerts including the Plaza Art Fair and attending concerts and shows at Starlight Theater. I hope we are able to enjoy these activities during the summer of 2021. WHAT KIND OF ARTIST ARE YOU? I studied dance with an emphasis in ballet for over 20 years. I have also taught dance and choreographed pieces for children and young adults in Washington, DC. I really appreciate the creativity and beauty of art.

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Letter from the Editor ACCORDING TO WEBSTER’S DICTIONARY, ART IS DEFINED AS THE CONSCIOUS USE OF SKILL AND CREATIVE IMAGINATION ESPECIALLY IN THE PRODUCTION OF AESTHETIC OBJECTS. Artistic expression has always been something that I am drawn to, whether it is through appreciating physical works of art or expressing it through music, dance or design. Art is so subjective and the individuality of that expression is endless.

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My father-in-law is an artist, and his ability to capture an emotion or the personality of his subject in his paintings captivates me. (My photo this month is painted by him as well as my cover photo art.) Expressing himself in this way brings him so much joy, and his artwork that we own is a timeless treasure. While artistic expression is most obviously seen in physical works of art, all of us have various forms of creativity that is unique to each of us. Whether it is expressed through traditional artistic forms or through vocations such as the creative genius of an entrepreneur creating a unique business or a chef dreaming up a new recipe, these unique creative contributions is what makes our community so special. We wanted to share a few local makers and artisans with you this month that each

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FEATURES 14 From the Land, A Sustainable Craft Crafted Element creates beautiful, custom pieces

20 Finding freedom while creating pottery Local artist uses imprints to create original pieces

24 Valentines Day In Celebrate your loved ones

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32 For the Love of Art Meet the artist

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ON THEIR FAMILY’S 400-ACRE FARM IN ADRIAN, MO., ABOUT 50 MILES SOUTH OF KANSAS CITY, GABE AND KATIE FARRAR PRODUCE GOOD THINGS FOR THE TABLE AND THE HOME. They seasonally focus on two distinct yet intertwined small businesses intended to make the most of the land. FARRAR FAMILY FARM At the Farrar’s farm, pigs forage in the forest and wallow in the creek beds. Herds of cattle graze from a different pasture every day of the month. With traditional farming, cattle graze in a paddock for up to a few months, depleting the pasture land in that location. The Farrars practice a non-traditional method of regenerative, sustainable farming—working the land so it can restore itself from grazing while yielding a harvest of the highest-quality meat. 14

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Each day, farmers move cows to fresh pasture, which offers the grass one day of disturbance and 45 days of rest. With this method of “rotational grazing,” animals glean from the land, enrich it with their waste and then the land is allowed a period of re-growth to provide the most nutrients possible for the animals next time they visit to graze. Animals are quickly moved away from their waste to fresh food, resulting in healthier animals. “We raise ‘salad bar’ beef—knowing that every single day we’re giving our animals a clean living environment and the best food they can get,” Gabe Farrar says. The result of this method of land management, the Farrars say, is a higher standard of purely grass-fed meat, raised without antibiotics, to be both flavorful and lean. “Food can be marketed as healthy yet still have a lot of loopholes,” he says. “The most integrity, the true story about your food, you’ll get from the person who raised it.”

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The Farrars have developed a loyal clientele of customers who value knowing the source of their food. Farrar Family Farm grass-fed beef, forest-raised pork, pastured poultry and grass-fed lamb can be found at their farm stand at the Lee’s Summit Farmer’s Market, delivered fresh to your door, at The Loews Hotel KC or at The Chive Café and Market in Grandview. CRAFTED ELEMENT From March through October, the Farrars devote their full attention to farming, but during the winter months, Gabe turns to Crafted Element, his custom woodworking business in the shop adjoining the couple’s home. Gabe grew up working construction jobs alongside his father, building barns and finishing basements, and his educational background is in civil engineering. Creating home goods and furniture came as a natural progression—he’s good at building things, it feeds his creative side and it puts to use resources readily available on the farm. Of the Farrars’ 400 acres, 60 of them are wooded with pecan, walnut, cherry, oak, locust and ash trees. As their farming business grew, the family began to selectively clear areas for pasture land, and their “use everything” motto on the farm provided the materials to create beautiful, useful objects.

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“A theme on the farm is not letting things go to waste—putting leftovers to use in a functional way,” Katie explains. Two years ago, the couple purchased a sawmill, which allows Gabe to process full trees from the land and also take on larger custom projects, cutting wood to any thickness and specification. Now, about half of the wood used in Crafted Element pieces is sourced from the land and the other half from local lumber suppliers, all depending on the type of wood the client desires and their timeline. With trees that had been cut down to make room for pasture, or trees with a defect in a certain area, Gabe made his first small home goods for friends. A cutting board, some coasters, bottle openers. His first large piece was a dining room table for his sister. Today, he enjoys the creative process of working on a variety of custom pieces for clients from tables to coat racks to artisanal serving trays. Clients who seek him out desire not a stock piece of furniture, but something artistic, unique and made-to-last. Together, they walk through a process of selecting the wood, the style of table edge, the type and color of stain. “I’m not trying to be Ikea,” he says. “We’re still small enough that whatever the customer wants, I build. Every piece is different and fun. I find out what people want, and I make it happen for them.” To learn more about Farrar Family Farm, visit http://www.farrarfamilyfarmkc. com. To see pieces by Crafted Element, visit: http://www.craftedelement.com. CityLifestyle.com/LeesSummit

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SHERYL HOWE FIRST GAINED A LOVE AND APPRECIATION FOR ART FROM HER MOTHER, WHO SHE SAYS WAS AN AMAZING ARTIST. That love for art took root and grew over the years, and today her pottery can be found in a variety of shops in downtown Lee’s Summit.

“Not everything was wonderful at first, but that’s how you learn,” Sheryl says. “We just started.” Sheryl says she loves to be creative in all aspects of art, and it keeps her learning new things. “I will imprint into the clay anything I find of interest,” she says. “Sometimes I draw into the clay.”

After her mother inspired her to develop an

Sheryl’s work is original because she will

interest in art, she found herself in art classes in

take something from nature and use it to make

high school with her then future-husband, Eddie,

impressions in the clay. She has many seasonal

and art has always been a shared interest for

items as well.

them. Eddie is now a retired firefighter who draws, paints and has created sculptures over the years. Sheryl has also made beaded jewelry and been a florist among many other artistic endeavors.

Sheryl’s pieces fit with any décor and range from vintage to whimsical, and her items are affordable. Given her background as a floral designer, she often imprints leaves and flowers into her work.

The Howes have been creating items from clay

Sheryl is currently focusing on her pottery for the

for more than 30 years. For many of those years,

stores, and the Howes have participated in many

Eddie took a particular interest in making sculp-

art shows over the years.

tures, and Sheryl would often paint them. They

“Beginning with a lump of clay, shaping it,

slowly built up their equipment and currently have

drawing on it, carving, imprinting fabrics, laces,

a studio in their basement including a kiln and

botanicals and other found objects is freedom

potter’s wheel. As such, the bulk of her clay work

for me,” Sheryl says. “Opening the kiln after a

has been done during the past few years.

final firing is like discovering a new gift. My work

Being essentially self-taught, she has experi-

needs to stay fresh and fun.”

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layer in shorter widths to achieve the final look.”

treasure in the house. “I used recycled shipping

We used Valentines Day mini cupcakes,

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ROMANTIC DINNER FOR 2: THE ADULT TABLE For this look, we decided to set the table in a non-traditional formal setting—the coffee table in the living room. Layer pillows and cozy blankets on the ground for comfortable seating. We used two layers of fabric for the runner, and added a handmade floral arrangement as the centerpiece. To achieve this look, use a two-layer serving tray and layer flowers and stems to adorn the tray. We added grapes to give a fuller and textured look. To add to the ambiance, add candle sticks, a bottle of wine and Billie Holiday playing in the background. For a no-hassle dinner, order out and serve your favorite gourmet food in the comfort of your own home. Or if you like to cook together, Chef Jasper provided a go-to pasta recipe (see page 28) perfect for a Valentines Day in. Add a hint of decadent chocolate from Panache. Their Valentine’s collection, Unforgettable, is inspired by chef-created classic desserts that evoke memories of era’s past: Strawberries Romanoff Truffle, Italian Cherry Truffle, Bananas Foster Truffle, and Dark Chocolate Mousse Truffle. “Every day, we handcraft extraordinary chocolates for people to enjoy and gift. Our award-winning luxury creations are made with real ingredients, top Kansas City wine and spirits brands, and creative flavors, all exquisitely presented.” —Julie House, Panache Chocolatier “Capelli d’Angelo alla Nanni is a recipe my father, Jasper Sr., created and today is Jasper’s most-requested pasta dish. In the late 1960s, he ate this pasta in a restaurant in Italy and became intrigued with it, returning to the trattoria three nights in a row, trying to decipher the ingredients. While on the surface the recipe appears simple, believe me, it took many hours for my father to perfect this dish. When he returned home, he and my mother experimented with Jasper’s chefs until he said it was perfect. Customers requested the recipe for over 50 years, but my father would never give it out. It wasn’t until several years ago that we decided to share this delicious pasta with our guests, in my father’s honor.” — Chef Jasper Mirabile Jr., chef-owner, Jasper’s Restaurant CONTINUED >

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CAPELLI D’ANGELO ALLA NANNI INGREDIENTS + 8 oz. Barilla Capellini + 2 tsp. salted butter + 4 oz. prosciutto ham + 4 mushrooms, sliced thin + 12 oz. Jasper’s Marinara Sauce + 4 oz. heavy cream + 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes + 4 oz. Romano cheese METHOD 1. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. 2. Melt 2 tsp. butter in a saute pan over medium high heat. Add prosciutto and let it crisp, then add sliced mushrooms. Saute for 2 minutes. 3. Stir in marinara sauce and cream, red pepper flakes, peas and Romano cheese. Bring to a light boil. Add cooked pasta and toss. Serve immediately. Jasper’s notes: Be careful to cook the pasta al dente as it can become soggy very quickly and soak up all of the sauce. My father loved canned peas and said they had more flavor than regular peas. It’s up to you when cooking this dish as to whether or not you want to add peas. Also, I add a little more red pepper because I like this dish to have a bit of spice. CREDITS: Sweet treats: Smallcakes Chocolate: Panache Chocolatier Food: Jaspers Restaurant JaspersKC.com Styled by: Amani Skalacki

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

RIO LOBO STUDIOS

FOR THE LOVE OF ART PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS AND JANIE JONES

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DENNIS BROOCKERD OF RIO LOBO STUDIOS HAS ALWAYS LOVED ART. He enjoys looking at art, he enjoys learning about art, and most of all he loves creating art. “There is something special about having an idea, developing a pleasing design, and having the craftsmanship to complete a work that others like,” he says. Dennis is an award-winning woodcarver of more than 45 years. In 2012 he shifted gears to pursue two-dimensional art. He works on detailed drawings in graphite and colored pencil. He is also accomplished with watercolors and oils. Over time he realized that acrylic painting is his preferred medium. Most of his artwork uses vibrant, exaggerated color with hard edges. Some have described it as pop art. “I enjoy using colors that complement each other so that the eye mixes them. Acrylic dries quickly, making it difficult to blend easily, but I like to work on one picture at a time, so acrylic works best for me.” Dennis likes painting old cars because they have more character than the cookie cutter cars of today. He grew up with cowboys and Indians as his heroes and that experience comes out in his work. He also enjoys painting pets, cows, horses and other farm animals. “I believe everybody has certain talents. Some have a talent for music, others are good at gardening. God loaned me an artistic ability. That said, to be good at anything you have to put in the work. I paint at least 12 hours a week. Practice, practice, practice,”Dennis says. When asked about what he considers his favorite piece of art he replies, “I don’t know because I haven’t made it yet.” To see more of his work, visit his website at Riolobostudio.com. Contact him at dmbroockerd@att.net. CONTINUED >

Photography Paul Versluis

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ARTIST’S PALETTE (CONTINUED)

Photography Paul Versluis

“THERE IS SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT HAVING AN IDEA, DEVELOPING A PLEASING DESIGN, AND HAVING THE CRAFTSMANSHIP TO COMPLETE A WORK THAT OTHERS LIKE.”

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

LEE’S SUMMIT

LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/LIST

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Village Fair

$150,000.00

$156,000.00

104%

Butterfield Add

$174,000.00

100%

Sunset Hills

$189,900.00

$192,000.00

101%

2.1

Woodcreek

$205,500.00

$213,500.00

104%

2.1

Emerald View

$219,000.00

$242,000.00

110%

Silver Pointe

$230,000.00

$235,000.00

102%

2.1

Bridgehampton

$246,000.00

$245,500.00

100%

Summit Station

$255,000.00

100%

2.1

Princeton Heights

$270,000.00

$281,000.00

104%

Foxwood

$280,000.00

$283,000.00

101%

2.2

Canterbury

$315,000.00

$320,000.00

102%

3.1

Raintree Lake

$330,000.00

$329,500.00

100%

3.1

Brooks Farm

$345,000.00

$338,000.00

97%

2.1

Lakewood

$350,000.00

100%

3.1

Stoney Creek Est

$354,900.00

$347,000.00

98%

4.1

Summit Mill

$365,000.00

$362,000.00

99%

3.1

Windsboro

$360,000.00

100%

3.2

Winterset Meadows

$385,000.00

$405,000.00

105%

3.1

Stoney Creek Mead

$394,700.00

$420,623.00

106%

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3.1

North Park Village

$397,740.00

100%

NEW Build

3.1

Eagle Creek

$415,000.00

100%

Highland Meadows

$429,000.00

100%

New Build

2.1

Summit View Farms

$449,000.00

100%

New Build

3.1

Napa Valley

$510,000.00

100%

4.1

Longview Farm Est

$695,000.00

$692,000.00

99%

4.2

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY LEANN PARKER

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edible art

“As we honor the moder n day Ma kers a nd Creators a rou nd us, I wou ld l i ke to i nv ite you to joi n me i n pract ici ng a

for m of a r t you rsel f. I l i ke to ca l l th is project Ed i ble A r t!” AS THE MAKERS IN OUR COMMUNITIES ARE HIGH-

these unsung heroes of the creative world and their creations

LIGHTED THIS MONTH, I AM REMINDED MORE THAN

that make our world a better (and more colorful) place.

EVER TO NOT TAKE THEIR WORK FOR GRANTED. Last

As we honor the modern day Makers and Creators around us, I

year all of us experienced the reality of loss as many of our

would like to invite you to join me in practicing a form of art yourself.

favorite small shops, businesses and restaurants did not make

I like to call this project Edible Art! These cookies look stunning but

it through. There is a tremendous, often unnoticed, value that

are so simple that my 7-year-old daughter creates them alongside

creative entrepreneurs bring to our life. Unfortunately, it often

me. Simply use sugar cookies with white royal icing (see recipe

takes losses to remind us of the value they truly bring. As cul-

below) as a blank “canvas” to create edible artwork. You can use my

tures are remembered throughout history by their art (take a

recipe below, use your own favorite sugar cookie recipe, or make it

walk around your local art museum to be reminded), our pur-

even easier on yourself by purchasing pre-made cookies from your

chases truly are the powerful votes towards keeping that side

local baker. I hope you enjoy being an artist for a day and share

of our modern culture alive and growing. I am so thankful for

your cookie creations with me over at @silvertoothfarmhome. CONTINUED >

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“These cookies look stunning but are so simple that my 7-yearold daughter creates them alongside me.”

cookie painting SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE

ROYAL ICING (FILLS 18-INCH PIPING BAG)

+ 1 cup butter, softened

+ 4 cups confectioners sugar

+ 1 cup white sugar

+ 5 tablespoons warm water (plus more as needed)

+ 1 egg

+ 3 tablespoons meringue powder

+ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

+ 2 teaspoons extract (either vanilla or almond)

+ ½ teaspoon almond extract

+ 18-inch piping bag

+ 3 cups all purpose flour + 2 teaspoons baking powder

Beat all ingredients together until icing forms peaks and peaks disappear after counting to 5. Add more

Mix together the first 5 ingredients until smooth. Slowly

water one tablespoon at a time until the right texture is

incorporate flour and baking powder. Roll dough and use

achieved. Place icing into an 18-inch piping bag. Pipe a

cookie cutters to shape. Place shapes on parchment lined

circle outlining the edges of the cookie and then flood

cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 min. Cool com-

the inside with icing. Let dry completely before adding

pletely before transferring cookies off the cookie sheet.

your edible paint.

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EDIBLE PAINT

Add more gel food coloring until you achieve the depth of

+ Gel Food Coloring

color you want. To paint, use a small paint brush to apply

+ 2 teaspoons (per “paint” color) of clear extract such as

the edible paint onto the cookie. Make sure to not overdo

almond extract OR clear alcohol such as vodka (alcohol is

the edible paint application or your cookie will become

the key as it evaporates quickly, unlike water that will make

too wet and melt the frosting. You may also use a black

your cookie soggy)

edible marker to trace outlines of your design before

+ Toothpicks

painting it. Create your own designs or use the simple

+ Edible Black Marker

step-by-step examples of mine.

+ Paint Brushes (new or reserved for cooking only) GIFT YOUR EDIBLE ART Using small paper cups, a paint palette or a deviled

This Valentine’s Day (or any day!) give your edible art

egg dish, create your edible color palette! Simply use one

to someone you love by placing the cookies inside parch-

toothpick per color to place a small dot of gel food col-

ment-lined boxes tied with a bow. Join me over at @sil-

oring into your dish of choice. Then add extract and stir.

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