Sheri Reno: Preparation

Sheri Reno: Preparation

Preparation

I'm currently trying to prepare my art images for a showing the first weekend in June. This is quite an education as it is my first juried art show. You never really know how photography will be received so I'm trying to make very careful selections for display. It seems as though this past year my businss is making changes. These are good changes and I'm having fun with them. It just seems a little weird for me at this time.

I'm excited that more people are hiring me to paint their images in photography and to help restore their memories in the same manner. It has been very rewarding.

SO - - come join me for "Art Fusion" at the Factory in Frankin, Tennessee on the weekend of June 4th.

Sheri Reno: Nashville Area Flood of 2010

Sheri Reno: Nashville Area Flood of 2010

Nashville Area Flood of 2010

I want to take this oportunity to talk about the great city of Nashville and the residents and the wonderful people in my small community of Kingston Springs. I'm proud to call KS home.

This awful and totally unexpected flood came in so quickly that many didn't have time to get out of their homes. Some of those that were able to escape, witnessed their home wash away and break apart while all of their belongings were scattered God knows where.

Now, during this tragedy - - -people who have lost all of their belongings and in some cases their homes; consider themselves lucky to have escaped with their lives. While some are tearing out floors and "trashing" their furniture and belongings due to mold - they consider themselves lucky. Even some of these people are helping their neighbors. Imagine looking for a place to live and have nothing to move into it. Simple things like towels and sheets or even a bed.

The stories can go on and on and on. My entire point is that all of these people and their friends, family, neighbors and people of the community are jumping in to help others. I've never witnessed anything like it. No one complaining just counting their blessings. Everyone could complain, but instead they are thanking others for any help and support. EVEN manning a lost and found! They are thanking us for that small gesture. No one waited for outside help. The calls go out and someone is there. I can't stress enough the wonderful spirit of our community. I'm proud to live and work here!

For all of the people affected by this flood - - -my prayers are with you. Thank you for your great spirit and for those who just jump in and help - you are the greatest.

FINE ART SHOW

I want to let you know that I will be in a jurried art show the first weekend of June. I'm very excited about this show and it will be my first. I'm busy preparing my images in order to make a good impression for this show. I've decided to focus on my art images and painted portraits. I hope to see eveyone there. More information to come.

Mini Books

I wanted to mention how popular the mini book has become. For those of you who bring your child/children in for a session and can't seem to make a decision on just a couple of prints OR who want them all; the book can be the answer. A leather bound book with just a few basic colors and in an 8x8 size has become not only popular, but reasonable to offer to you.

There are some fantastic books out there now; silk, plexiglass, aluminum, etc. Pricing is based on the cover style, the amount of pages and the type of paper used. Be sure and ask to see some samples next time you are in the studio.

A Different Year

I will say this, that it has been a different kind of year so far than what has been "normal" the past several. I'm not saying that is a good or bad thing, it is just different. Most people I've spoken with have agreed.

I have had time to spend with my grandchildren and I certainly enjoy every minute with them. We had a lovely Christmas although it was quiet with my parents not here. They were visiting my brother in Roatan, Honduras (Blue Bahia Resort).

I am in the process of working a little restructure within the business and will make those announcements as they come about. I hope that my clients will give me their feed back as I pull out these new items. I have a lot of changes in mind and feel they will benefit all of us.

Happy 2010

Happy New Year to all of you out there. My intentions have always been good regarding my blog posts, and I've fallen short each time. I hope that I'll "do better" in 2010 about posting each week.

This promises to be a "changing year" and I'll keep you updated as changes are made. One of the early changes will be a beginning photography class I'm teaching at Harpeth Art Gallery/Mud Puddle Pottery in Pegram. The class will begin in February and run for four weeks only (one night a week). My art work is on display at the gallery as well.

This is "hump" day - -

I haven't heard that term in many years. It used to be quite common when I was working in offices (that weren't mine). I guess I didn't use that term for Wednesdays since it really wasn't for us. We worked at weddings all day on Saturday so actually, Thursday was our mid week. I allowed my employees to be off Sunday and Monday. So, there is a little history lesson.

I want to use this space today to thank all of you for your kind words and patience during the past couple of weeks. As a lot of you know, Emmy Reno (my mother-in-law) passed away. She entered the hospital with a heart attack and lingered for only a short time. Emmy celebrated 90 years of life. How great is that? She certainly enjoyed all of the babies and loved having them visit. I guess she will be watching them from her special place in heaven.

Emmy, it was an honor and a pleasure to know you.

I'm Back

I have been so negligent in posting on the blog, that I've decided to make a better effort to get information to all of you. I'll be gathering information to update you on the latest happenings in the studio and post a few movies and images for your enjoyment.

I'm looking forward to a new season with new products this year. This promises to be a very exciting season. Stay tuned!


I want to take this time to thank all of you who are and have contributed to my Roatan Project. We are receiving several donations for the project and we plan to ship everything at the end of the month. We are still in need of children's clothing (summer) in sizes 12 months and larger. No donation is too small and feel free to email me for any information. THANK YOU everyone. It is wonderful to see people "give from the heart" like this.