2024 Art is Ageless® Calendar

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Cover artist information on back cover.

ART IS AGELESS® A program of PMMA® (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America ®)

Best of Show A M A T E U R

Artist’s experiment with new medium an award-winning success Linda Kobs’ career as an artist has taken many shapes and forms over the years and has utilized a wide variety of mediums.

“My first love was oil painting,” said Linda. “Then I went into acrylics which was a lot Linda Kobs faster because oil paints take so long to dry,” said Linda.

Recently Linda decided to mix things up yet again by experimenting with gouache, an opaque, water-based paint that’s similar to watercolor.

“I just liked the vibrant colors I got with it, and it was fun to use something different,” said Linda.

One of the first paintings Linda created with gouache was a piece entitled, “Just Hanging Out,” which is this year’s Art is Ageless® best of show winner in the amateur category. She entered through Manor of the Plains in Dodge City, Kan. Linda began painting back in the late ‘80s but put it on hold to raise four children and Linda Kobs, 81 - Dodge City, Kan. | Just Hanging Out, Painting work as a community librarian.

“After I retired, I finally had the time to their creativity—and it’s nice to recognize them “I like to paint wildlife, animals and birds— pursue it again,” said Linda. “It’s kind of a in that way,” said Linda. that’s what really appeals to me, and I have a hobby, I’m busy with everything but I really And Linda says, for her, that recognition lot of sparrows and bird feeders in my yard— enjoy that creative outlet.” goes a long way. it’s just something in my daily environment,” Part of what keeps Linda busy is her life on “I feel very special and grateful for the said Linda. the family farm. recognition, it helps inspire me to keep it on,” Linda has had the honor of being featured “We’ve been here about 57 years, so I have said Linda. in the Art is Ageless calendar in the past and a lot of responsibility—a lot of yard work.”

So, what’s next? believes it can play an important role in the But it’s those surroundings that often inspire lives of seniors.

“I’m working on a longhorn steer with a Linda’s work. windmill.

If I can get it finished, I’ll enter it next “I think it’s wonderful to make it important

year,” said Linda. for senior citizens to continue their passions—

Best of Show P R O F E S S I O N A L

Western Kansas roots inspire artist’s latest Art is Ageless® win John King is no newcomer to Art is Ageless®. The Emporia-based painter had a piece of his work featured on the cover of the competition’s 2017 calendar and has a “whole book of ribbons” to show for his John King past involvement.

This year was different, though, as John’s painting, “Rodeo Cowboy” was named best of show in the professional division.

“It was quite an honor,” said John.

The painting was inspired by John’s childhood in Dodge City and the long-running Dodge City Days Rodeo. In fact, “Rodeo Cowboy” was originally painted for the rodeo’s western heritage art show where it also took home an award.

“I tried to capture the essence of the man over the beast scenario, which I think conveys pretty well in that painting,” said John.

But don’t pigeonhole John’s art by this one piece—his subject varies greatly from one painting to the next.

“I paint whatever I feel like painting basically,” said John.

And he’s been doing it for a long time.

“I’ve painted ever since I can remember,” said John. “I painted wild sweatshirts in high school and college and a lot of murals for free dance tickets and free beer—which worked out well,” said John.

It was after retiring from Emporia State University, when John and his wife built a

John King, 73 - Emporia, Kan. | Rodeo Cowboy, Painting small studio in their basement that his career really picked up steam, though.

“I paint five or six days a week religiously, from about 9 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon. My dog comes downstairs and goes around my easel and tells me it’s time to be done,” said John.

As for Art is Ageless, John is just grateful for the opportunity to enter through Emporia Presbyterian Manor in Emporia, Kan. “I appreciate PMMA® for putting on this whole endeavor for retired people and people of my age,” said John. “I’ve seen a

lot of people retire that didn’t have a thing to do and they didn’t last a whole lot longer because there wasn’t any reason to get up in the morning.”

And, whether it is through Art is Ageless or just for their own enjoyment, John encourages other seniors to continue to express themselves creatively.

“I think it’s a great endeavor for anybody fixing to retire—or already retired—to get involved and work, whether it be writing, singing, painting, drawing, sculpture … anything to keep your mind and body busy,” said John.

Patrycia Ann Herndon, 83 Dodge City, Kan. Last of the Hedgerow Holdouts Drawing

Paul Johnston, 90 Emporia, Kan.

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“I was looking for a hobby after retiring from a career as a professor of geology at Emporia State. My wife bought me some brushes, tubes of paint and a book to get me started. From then on, I have enjoyed watercolor painting throughout my retirement years.”

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Craig’s “Steampunk Airship #2,” is a great representation of steampunk—a subgenre of science fiction that incorporates retro and futuristic technology with aesthetics inpired by 19th-century industrial, steam-powered machinery.

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Joan Butts, 88 Emporia, Kan. Botanicals on Display Quilting

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Connie Rhodes, 73 Newton, Kan. Ready to Go …

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Completely self taught, Connie considers her painting skills to be a God-given gift.

Away from the easel, she lives by the motto: “Don’t be smarter than I am, just be who I am.”

Carolyn Jean Stahl, 82 Wichita, Kan. My Favorite Memories Mixed Media/Crafts

Donna Russell, 80 Lawrence, Kan. Goose Parade Mixed Media/Crafts Carole Braig, 77 Kirkwood, Mo. Trade Winds Quilting

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Carole Braig, 77 Kirkwood, Mo. Trade Winds Quilting

Featuring wool embroidery finished in a variety of colorful fibers, “Trade Winds” depicts an underwater sea world full of life.

The piece was based on a pattern which Carole embroidered before sending off to be quilted by Marilyn Hange of Colorado.

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Sharon Ternes, 81 Arkansas City, Kan. In the Flint Hills Painting

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Richard Haden, 83 Wichita, Kan. Sitting in Spring Painting

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“I find that art gives me a way to relax. I have also found that in my desire for a perfect world, my mistakes yield surprising results.”

Janice Hale, 68 Arkansas City, Kan. The Roundup Mixed Media/Crafts

Ronda Bailey, 67 Fort Scott, Kan.

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Juanita Rapp Wyman, 75 Farmington, Mo. Barn that Oscar Built Drawing

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“This scene, ‘Barn that Oscar Built,’ is from an area near Essex, Mo. where my husband grew up. His grandfather, Oscar, was a carpenter and built numerous barns in that area back in the 1900s.”

Peggy Shrewsbury, 86 Topeka, Kan. Forever American Quilting

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John King, 73 Emporia, Kan.

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John specializes in creating images of athletes and other “persons of interest”—placing an emphasis on realism to captue an appropriate likeness of his subjects.

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Barbara Gabel, 72 Newton, Kan.

Barb Culley, 83 Salina, Kan.

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John Ellert, 76 Wichita, Kan. Between Sea and Sky Photography

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John Ellert, 76 Wichita, Kan. Between Sea and Sky Photography

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“The skiff in the photograph rests at anchor on the lagoon bordering the town of Kaunakakai on the Hawaiian island of Molokai. The time is shortly after sunrise and the early morning haze allows the sky to blend smoothly into the sea.”

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Joey Giblin, 69 Newton, Kan.

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Sharon Root, 74 Salina, Kan. Evening Safari Painting

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“Evening Safari” is Sharon’s expression of how intricate God’s creation is and a subtle encouragement to take a moment every once and awhile to just observe and appreciate the beauty contained within its details.

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Charles Cummins, 72 Wichita, Kan. Ring Neck Pheasant Photography

Phyllis Johnson, 74 Salina, Kan.

Carolyn Shomber, 85 Olathe, Kan.

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Phyllis’ “Let us Give Thanks,” was created from a counted cross-stitch pattern saved from a book nearly 30 years ago.

The piece is special to the artist because it combines her love of cross stitch and quliting.

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Sharon Ternes, 81 Arkansas City, Kan. First Snow Painting

Linda Kobs, 81 Dodge City, Kan.

Sharon Nelson, 80 Olathe, Kan.

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Sharon Ternes, 81 Arkansas City, Kan. First Snow Painting

Sharon has been oil painting since 1960 and when she’s not creating art on canvas, she enjoys painting on China and glazed porcelain.

Janet Butler, 74 Wichita, Kan.

Douglas Fowles, 80 Clay Center, Kan.

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Aileen Moise, 88 Olathe, Kan. Christmas Lantern Christmas

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Carole Braig, 77 Kirkwood, Mo.

Stephen Butler, 71 Kirkwood, Mo.

Marianne Phillips, 93 Kirkwood, Mo.

Bonnie Anglewicz, 72 Olathe, Kan.

My Funny Valentine Needlework

American Cemetery, Normandy, “Someone Remembered” Photography

Marianne’s Card Collage Mixed Media/Crafts

Jewelry Gone Wild Mixed Media/Crafts

Esther Minter, 90 Olathe, Kan.

Linda Gibbons, 73 Arkansas City, Kan.

Loretta Harms, 85 Arkansas City, Kan.

Elk Falls Drawing

Mt. Baker from Orcas Island Painting

Tagged Monarch Butterfly Photography

Pretty Ladies Quilting

Retha Hornbostel, 90 Clay Center, Kan. Vevia Beaulieu, 75 Clay Center, Kan.

Donna Thompson, 79 Arkansas City, Kan.

Crocheted Hats and Shawl Fiber Arts

Blue Birds of Happiness in Canopy Quilting

Joan Butts, 88 Emporia, Kan. Needling thru the Year Needlework

Stash Buster Quilting

Ruth Bahr, 95 Fort Scott, Kan.

Lorraine Morton, 82 Emporia, Kan. EHS Spartans Crochet Snuggle Blanket Fiber Arts

Joan Butts, 88 Emporia, Kan.

Tatted, Matted Doily Mixed Media/Crafts Karen Wiley, 80 Emporia, Kan. Purple Spring Mixed Media/Crafts

Honorable Mention

Ellie Unruh, 87 Lawrence, Kan.

Michael Watkins, 67 Lawrence, Kan.

Huck Lace Fabrication Fiber Arts

Japanese White-eye (Warbler) Photography

Dorothy Gabel, 84 Dodge City, Kan.

Gene Eshleman, 65 Newton, Kan.

Joey Giblin, 69 Newton, Kan.

Purple Passion Fiber Arts

The Crucifixion–at the Cross Sculpture/3-D

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Susan Bunyan, 78 Dodge City, Kan. Valentina Sue and Valentine Tray Mixed Media/Crafts

Carol Jessop, 86 Rolla, Mo. Birds in Springtime Needlework

Jean Hamilton, 86 Salina, Kan.

Sue Holmgren, 71 Salina, Kan.

Patricia Morse, 79 Topeka, Kan.

365 Challenge Quilting

Scenic Colorado Train Photography

Jewelry Sculpture Collection Sculpture/3-D

Deborah Derber, 76 Wichita, Kan.

Maria Engelhardt, 68 Wichita, Kan.

Friends Fiber Arts

Oaklee Drawing

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Donna Walter, 88 Wichita, Kan. Birds Quilting

Colorado Springs

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Providing quality senior services guided by Christian values KANSAS Clay Center Topeka Salina Newton

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Lawrence Olathe Emporia

Parsons

Arkansas City PMMA Campus

Janice Hale, 68 Arkansas City, Kan. The Roundup Mixed Media/Crafts

Rolla

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Created entirely of shapes cut out of a book about cowboys that Janice found at a library book sale, "The Roundup" depicts a cowboy driving a herd of longhorn cattle across a dramatic and ever-changing landscape.

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