Sharri's Discount Art Supplies, Memphis

Sharri Schmidt's foray into the world of art has been anything but typical. After a life-changing auto accident, the woman whose background was in science and sales and who lived a left-brained person's existence suddenly became very visual and right brained. Still, she maintains a curiosity about how stuff works and is very knowledgeable about what tools and supplies her customers at Sharri's Discount Art Supplies might need to complete an art project or beautify their dog. When she's not helping customers find art supplies or rescuing wild critters—some of which find their way to a store, including two kittens—Sharri is teaching painting and pottery classes.