Shain Gallery owner Gabrielle Shain (from left), artist Kim Schuessler and Schuessler's daughter, Swann, were part of a special event at
Neiman Marcus at SouthPark mall that featured Schuessler's new paintings. Schuessler, whose celebrity fans include Jimmie and Chandra
Johnson, is represented in Charlotte by Shain Gallery (www.shaingallery.com). During the evening, guests made donations to Art With Heart,
the annual art auction fundraiser for United Family Services that's scheduled for Feb. 6 at Founders Hall.

Artist Kim Schuessler at a special event at Neiman Marcus at SouthPark mall that featured her new paintings. Schuessler is represented in
Charlotte by Shain Gallery. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)