Parsons Community Matters June 2021

Parsons Presbyterian Manor

June 2021

Local artist paints from inspiration JoeAnn Burris was storing her art work in her hallway, until the passage became so narrow that she couldn’t easily walk from room to room.

That’s when she hired her son to build her “art house.” Now she has a small building dedicated to her art supplies and many works of art, all of which begin with an image JoeAnn finds inspiring.

“Fun in the Snow” is the result of one of JoeAnn’s inspirations. The watercolor was a winner in the Christmas category in the 2021 Art JoeAnn Burris in her “art house”.

Is Ageless® competition at Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

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The painting depicts two figures bundled up against the cold. One pulls a sled, a dog at their side. The landscape is all whites and grays with a hint of evergreen, and the darkening sky is flooded with purple, which is reflected in the stream below.

JoeAnn introduced a bit of mixed media to the painting by adding silver glitter highlights to the snow. It brings to mind the popular holiday tune, “Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland.”

JoeAnn began drawing in the fourth grade. She was the only student in her class, and drawing took her mind off her loneliness.

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Parsons Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners Parsons Presbyterian Manor recently announced the 2021 winners of the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition on the community Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/ ParsonsPresbyterianManor.

“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Victoria White, marketing and admissions counselor. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.”

Winners in the Parsons Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:

Painting amateur: Lorraine Evert, “Bluebird” Painting professional: Lois Kay Vail, “Mike” Quilting amateur: Juanita Shepard, “Autumn Breeze” Sculpture/3D amateur: Hugh Charles, “Birdfeeder” Local competition winners will join winners from 14 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards.

Art is Ageless is a copyrighted

Best of Show amateur: Jane Parish, “Juicy Fruit”

program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health.

Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica’s Art is Ageless program encourages Parsons Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year. u

Judge’s Choice amateur: Carol Sneddon, “Pandemic Tapestry” People’s Choice amateur: Jane Parish, “Sir Loin” Christmas amateur: JoeAnn Burris, “Fun in Snow” Drawing professional: Lois Kay Vail, “Sleeping Angel” Fiber Arts amateur: Carol Sneddon, “Pandemic Tapestry” Mixed Media/Crafts amateur: David McConnell, “Walnut Vase” Mixed Media/Crafts professional: Lyn Kirk, “House of Dreams”

Lois Kay Vail, “Mike”

Carol Sneddon, “Pandemic Tapestry”

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Lyn Kirk, “House of Dreams” Juanita Shepard, “Autumn Breeze”

David McConnell, “Walnut Vase”

Lois Kay Vail, “Sleeping Angel” Lorraine Evert, “Bluebird” Jane Parish, “Juicy Fruit”

Hugh Charles, “Birdfeeder”

Jane Parish, “Sir Loin”

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However, her family was poor and couldn’t afford to buy her paints. She first experimented with painting as an adult, while she was in nurse’s training.

“Over the years, I didn’t have time to do anything until about 1980,” JoeAnn said. That’s when she stopped working and went back to Labette County Community College to complete her associate’s degree. JoeAnn painted for a couple of years, then put down her brushes again.

In 2013, JoeAnn saw an ad in the paper for painting classes with Joan Allen. She joined Joan’s weekly painting group, and after a while JoeAnn needed an outbuilding in order to contain her work.

The class introduced her to a new medium.

“Before that, I hadn’t painted with watercolors because I was afraid of them,” JoeAnn said. “I think all my oils have dried up.”u

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JoeAnn Burris’ painting, “Fun in Snow,” won first place in the amateur Christmas category in the 2021 Art is Ageless competition at Parsons Presbyterian Manor.