Meet the Artist

Aurelia's Flowers

Fred Shook, television training and education; children’s book author
Tamara Finnell, home health care provider/librarian

“My mother had breast cancer but survived because of medical advances.” Fred Shook “My dad called and asked me to help out with the Bra Art project. My fraternal grandmother, Aurelia, had breast cancer and, through new treatments available at her time, was able to have a procedure done that extended her life. I am dedicating my "Bra Art" to her and am calling it "Aurelia's Flowers". I think breast cancer awareness and research is very important and I was happy to support the cause. Not to mention it looked like a fun project!!” Tamara Finnell

Fred Shook’s Story

Fred Shook’s professional experience encompasses television reporting, writing, production, television news photography and video editing. Fred established the broadcast journalism program at Colorado State University. He was inducted in 2005 as a National Television Academy Silver Circle Member for significant contributions to television over a time period of at least 25 years. He received a Rocky Mountain Emmy nomination for writing in 2004, and was honored in 2002 with the National Press Photographers Association’s Robin F. Garland "Outstanding National Educator” award. He also is recipient of the National Press Photographers Association’s J. Winton Lemen National Fellowship Award for his contributions to television photojournalism.

For more information on Fred Shook, go to www.funteddybooks.com

Tammy Finnell’s Story

I have been married to Mark for 26 years and we have a daughter, Taylor, who just started her first year of college. I was raised in Colorado and moved to Kansas 18 years ago when our daughter was born. Currently, I am a part-time caregiver for my 92-year-old grandmother and part-time librarian. For fun, I dabble in pottery, painting, jewelry making and any other funky art project that jumps in my head. I consider myself a folk artist. I also enjoy live music, camping in my tee pee, and growing a big vegetable garden.

 

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