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“Painting helps keep my mind and fingers agile,” says 99-year-old Bernadine Schaefer, Zearing, Iowa, who took up painting in retirement and now tells other senior citizens that painting can be a good way to make ends meet. “It’s a low-overhead sideline for people who are retired or simply have extra time on their hands. You don’t need to spend much to get canvas, easel, paints, and brushes, and there are plenty of places to sell your work - art fairs, flea markets, or any local celebrations.”
Bernadine specializes in landscapes such as her family farm, a nearby lake, crops, cattle, etc. “People often overlook beautiful scenes just outside their kitchen window. I usually photograph a particular scene I intend to paint. Then it may take me several weeks to complete the painting.”
Rooms and hallways in Bernadine’s home are filled with her art. She loves showing off her work and frequently turns down offers to purchase. Besides working with oils and canvas, Bernadine designs her own personalized greeting cards. Rex Gogerty, Hubbard, Iowa
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No Time For Rocking Chairs FARM HOME Miscellaneous “Painting helps keep my mind and fingers agile ” says 99-year-old Bernadine Schaefer Zearing Iowa who took up painting in retirement and now tells other senior citizens that painting can be a good way to make ends meet “It’s a low-overhead sideline for people who are retired or simply have extra time on their hands You don’t need to spend much to get canvas easel paints and brushes and there are plenty of places to sell your work - art fairs flea markets or any local celebrations ” Bernadine specializes in landscapes such as her family farm a nearby lake crops cattle etc “People often overlook beautiful scenes just outside their kitchen window I usually photograph a particular scene I intend to paint Then it may take me several weeks to complete the painting ” Rooms and hallways in Bernadine’s home are filled with her art She loves showing off her work and frequently turns down offers to purchase Besides working with oils and canvas Bernadine designs her own personalized greeting cards Rex Gogerty Hubbard Iowa
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