Distinctly Montana Magazine

W W W. D I S T I N C T LY M O N TA N A . C O M 29 just as it vanished like a phantom into the snowy woods that bordered our house. Wildlife was abundant. When it came time for me to focus on a subject matter to paint, my heart had already chosen it. YOU STARTED PAINTING AT A VERY YOUNG AGE. HOW DID YOUR CHILDHOOD INFLUENCE YOUR WORK? My dad is a very talented artist. His detailed pen and ink wildlife draw- ings lined the walls of our home, and they fascinated me. My parents recognized my adoration for the arts when I was a little girl. ey enrolled me in art classes, made me my own official art desk, and proudly displayed everything I ever created. When I was 10, I received my first "big" sale when a woman paid me $200 for a colorful wizard piece that I created for an art show in the mall. I think that was the point where I began to see myself as an "artist." Live Life Colorfully Teshia made her mark at a young age with her distinctive style of wildlife artwork. Her paintings may be found in collectors' homes from Montana to Milan. She has been interviewed by Western Art & Architecture and Artsyshark publications. Teshia supports many charities with her art. Her work is represented by Wild Eye Artistry, Kalispell, MT; Grand Teton Gallery, Jackson Hole, WY; Park City Fine Art, Park City, Utah. Learn more about Teshia and see exciting photos at www.Teshiaart.com. TESHIA made her mark at a young age with her distinctive style of wildlife artwork. Her paintings may be found in collectors' homes from Montana to Milan. She has been interviewed by numerous publications and featured at gallery shows during prominent events such as the Sundance Film Festival. Teshia supports many charities with her art. Her work is represented by Wild Eye Artistry, Kalispell, MT; Grand Teton Gallery, Jackson Hole, WY; Park City Fine Art, Park City, UT. Learn more about Teshia and see exciting photos at: www.TeshiaArt.com

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