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Artist Profile of Teena Hughes

Teena's story ...

In 1980 Teena went on holidays for six weeks and much to the surprise of friends and family (AND Teena!) returned to Sydney seven years later.

One of the countries Teena lived in was France, and her love of Paris began whilst working for an international advertising agency for three years.

The first dabble in painting on silk in Paris took Teena to a level of happiness she hadn't experienced before - as the first paintbrush laden with silk dye rested on the white silk, Teena took an involuntary sigh of bliss - at last she'd found what she'd been looking for!

Teena learnt the ancient French techniques of painting on silk, and has shared them whilst travelling the world ever since - the eternel Gypsy spirit.

Teena loves experimenting with French silk dyes and reactive dyes on silk (and cotton) fabrics, and her true passion shines.  Teena's love of colour is legendary, and each day she wears one of her own designs in handpainted silk or cotton.

Silk + travel

The Silk Painting Adventures in Paris during the European summer are a lot of fun and the students come from all points on the globe, from as far afield as Iceland near the north pole and New Zealand near the south. This year Teena has expanded the Adventures to include Sydney, Melbourne and Honolulu.

Teena's love of colour and textiles shines through all her designs, whether one of her unique Wearable Art Collection, paintings, or something unique in the Home Decoration Collection.  Her whimsical animal paintings show her sense of humour and her desire to protect endangered species through art.

Due to the French influence, Teena's first silk label and Studio was called "Soie de Vivre Atelier", a play on words in French - from 'joy of life' to 'silk of life'.  The label is now AbfabDesigns.com, and Teena's Atelier (studio) is in her home;  classes and workshops are taught at offsite locations with lots of parking.

Teena Hughes' design work has appeared in publications, on websites, in textile magazines and books around the world.

To own one of Teena's beautiful handpainted silk garments or objets d'art, please contact Teena to discuss your desire.  Choose from one of Teena's designs, or allow Teena to help design a totally unique piece of wearable art for you.

For enquiries, please contact Teena direct - start the adventure of owning unique flattering fashion and decor today!