Whimsical WoW at Yada Yada

Yada Yada Gallery in Chattanooga

Yada Yada is an art gallery filled with the happy, “makes you smile”, whimsical art created by local artist, Sylvia McCollum.

Sylvia and sis Jennifer have opened this “special” little shop in the Chattanooga Art District, to display her creativity in her paintings and drawings. Each piece of work has a message and thought behind it and she uses everything; dogs, cats, people, horses, etc in such a way that you are sure to smile. “Wow, I am Special” is a book that Sylvia has written and illustrated.

Unique Handmade Paper Mache Puppy

My family loves animals and have enjoyed many over the years, currently we house a motley crew of pets! My family life provides consistent inspiration and creating these little characters is pure pleasure, I hope he causes a smile.

Small Beginnings

I am Charisse Eaves; I have a wonderful family and live in a small town in Tennessee. I have been an artist all of my life and enjoy making and creating just about everything.

I started sculpting several years ago with paper mache and shortly after discovered paper clay. I adore the look and texture that you can get with paper clay and it has become my medium of choice in sculpting.

I am self taught, and learning and discovering new techniques all of the time. All of my pieces are completely hand sculpted, I never use molds. “I shut my eyes in order to see.”