Sheila Booth-Alberstadt
Sheila Booth-Alberstadt has a calling to write children’s book with purpose—books that deliver a message to both the adult and the child. She’s written children’s books that tackle grief and other sensitive topics as part of her mission to create children’s books that portray untold stories of the thousands of children who suffer in dysfunctional environments. In her own words, “Children need characters they can relate to, messages that will bring comfort and hope, and stories that will instill positive behavior. As a newfound publisher, this is my ultimate destination.” With the Maggie McNair series, the author carries on this goal to touch on topics that are common, everyday occurrences in life, including hygiene issues and manners—lessons best learned early in life.Inspired by her own children’s aversion to baths, brushing teeth, cleaning their rooms, and more, Sheila Booth-Alberstadt crafted the character of Maggie McNair. The books essentially remove parents’ “nagging” and shift it into another character, which allows the child who is reading them or to whom they’re being read to relate. We tell our children all sorts of stories and folklore to encourage good behaviors, so why not tell them there are spider homes in knots, stink bug parties, and bug houses in their teeth? The big difference is they just might be!
Norris Hall
Tennessean Norris Hall is one of Middle Tennessee’s most commissioned artists, featuring a kaleidoscope of whimsical characters in the form of animals and other colorful images which have been displayed in galleries, museums and fine craft and gift shops from coast to coast.
The Austin Peay State University graduate began his career in the hills of East Tennessee, where he perfected his form on traditional portraits, caricatures and airbrushed t-shirts while working in Gatlinburg, in the Smoky Mountains. It was at that time Hall developed his brand of artistic vision.
Subsequently, in 1983 Hall was named head of the art department for a school sporstwear and accessories company, where he met his wife Linda. In 1987, they decided to devote themselves full time to the world of art and began churning out all manners of expression. Some of these artworks include paintings, sculpture, prints, murals and clocks along with many other functional home and office accessories that can be seen at NorrisHall.com.
Hall has completed a vast number of public and private commissioned pieces, among which includes a project for Disneyland Paris where Hall designed and painted three 25 foot “Nashville Cats” sculptures that were installed atop Thunder Mountain roller coaster ride.
For more info on Norris Hall please visit http://norrishall.com
Terry Moss
Terry Moss brought her family to live in Montana twenty five years ago. During this time she has had wonderful opportunities to see through an artist’s eyes the beautiful Flathead valley at its best.
Terry has raised six wonderful children, and now she has six amazing grandchildren. Family is Terry’s first priority, but painting is a passion that allows her the freedom to explore and let her creativity manifest itself.
Terry on Illustration: “It is a very calming and relaxing experience for me. Watercolor is my favorite medium although I love to experiment in oils, acrylic, and pastels. My goal as an artist is to bring joy to others and help them see the beauty around us.”
Sandra Monroe
Sandra is a self taught artist who has a passion for the world of arts. Her interests vary in all forms of art but her favorites are acrylics and watercolor. Sandra was born and raised in Decatur, Alabama. She spent some time in Daphne Alabama where she and her husband Rick raised a beautiful daughter named Arrin but returned to Decatur shortly after arrin graduated from high school. Sandra takes pride in making her home a happy one and welcomes any stray cats and dogs who need a place to stay …and from time to time that would also iclude bunnies and birds. Sandra’s hobbies include knitting, fiddling, painting, fishing, camping and searching for treasures.
