I have been involved in theatre and entertainment for over fifty years. Many local theatre productions. Began performing as the Mayberry Deputy in 1989 and worked with many of the actors from The Andy Griffith Show and The Dukes of Hazzard. Found a new interest in oil painting in 2016. Have been painting ever since. Some acrylic but mostly concentration in oil.

Originally from California, Shannon Piek Mathena holds a BA in Art from California State University of Fresno.  With 22 years of experience teaching Art, Shannon is a working artist and currently teaches art in Tennessee.  She loves to use watercolors and gouache to create paintings of animals.  Shannon also creates pet portraits and is currently accepting commissions.