My name is Tena (pronounced Tina). I am a
prolific, passionate, outspoken (sarcastic) southern girl. I was born
and raised around New Orleans, Louisiana. I am the mother of 3
incredible children. My husband is a Sergeant in the US Army and stays in the
Federal Reserve mostly to support my art supply, electronics, and book
addictions.
I've been creative since I was very young. It was my passion through
grade school and beyond. I created my own paper dolls from scraps
of "stuff" I found around the house. My mother sewed, and I would scoop
up the scraps of material and design clothes for my Barbie
dolls. I stared in awe at the pretty couples printed on the covers of the tons of romance novels that I read, just to escape the never-ending dialog in my brain. I wanted to recreate those cover images badly. I'm still working on it!
Today, inspiration for my work comes from everything
around me... my city, music, art, food, architecture, and the gumbo of
culture in every neighborhood.
My creative work includes fine art and journalistic photography, digital
art, ATC's, jewelry design, and mixed media. I also write, and I love
journaling--especially art journaling!
Art takes us on a path of self enlightenment, expression, and healing. Plus, it's just plain fun!!!
Tena
