I recently read in The Chattanoogan that The Plum Nelly will be hosting the "Paint And Shoot" Show featuring local artist Dana Shavin and local photographer (and her husband) Daryl Thetford. I immediately marked my calendar for this event, and will be traveling to Chattanooga to attend.
As an artist and photographer myself, I am very familiar with both Dana and Daryl’s works, and admire and respect their creative eye for capturing the ordinary and transforming it into something spectacular.
Furthermore, having been privileged to be acquainted with them both on a personal level as well, and having worked with them both when we all were still finding our creative souls, I understand how far they have traveled in their artistic journeys.
In addition, as a fellow animal lover, and “mother” to, currently, five rescue cats and three rescue dogs, I am a strong supporter of the work that Critter Magazine does in improving the quality of animal life through education, responsible pet guardianship, adoption efforts, and the support of spay/neutering efforts. I know that Dana and Daryl also are strong supporters of animal rights and rescue.
I encourage everyone to support this event by attending either one or both days. The artwork for sale will be spectacular, I assure you, and The Plum Nelly is donating 10% of all proceeds and Dana and Daryl are donating 10% of all proceeds, for a total of 20%, to the Critter Magazine for its wonderful work with animal care and rescue.
Will I see you there?
Susan Reno-Gilliland, Columnist
A Southern Belle’s Life – Chattanoogan
southernbelle@susanrenogilliland.com