Temple artist showcases limitless expression

By BRANDY CRUZ | Photos by Tiffany Elaine Teague

For Tiffany Elaine Teague, art is more than just a medium for expression — it’s a gateway to endless possibilities.

“I love that art is truly limitless,” she said.

The Temple-based artist turned her love of doodling into a career thanks to her unique voice and vision, which has allowed her to artistically explore the possibilities — challenging herself as she creates thought-provoking works of art.

“My interest in creative expression started early in my childhood and was a lifelong hobby,” Tiffany said. “I was the type of kid who turned her school work in with doodles in all of the margins.”

The Central Texas native worked in retail until six years ago, when she decided to follow her passion and begin teaching art at Tap Tap Art Studios in Harker Heights. Shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic, she ventured into selling her own art and hasn’t looked back.

Tiffany’s main focuses are acrylic paints and polymer clays, and said she takes a special interest in human faces. Inspired by Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, she describes her artistic style as impressionistic realism.

“I am drawn to his bizarre, yet precise, creations,” Tiffany said. “My personal favorite is ‘Metamorphosis of Narcissus.’”

The unique piece of art was Dalí’s interpretation of the Greek myth of Narcissus, in which Narcissus fell in love with his reflection on a pool of water.

Just as Dalí’s works are often thought-provoking, Tiffany’s own mesmerizing artworks combine realism with the surreal aesthetic that feels almost dreamlike, especially her favorite piece, “Disassociate,” which leaves the art observer pondering what could be on the beautiful woman’s mind.

“The background became an integral part of the painting by accident,” Tiffany said. “I started an acrylic pour which resulted in a smoky-looking background. This inspired a woman who was completely numb but still deep in thought.”

Although Tiffany creates her own works of art for sale, individuals may also commission art that resonates with them on a personal level.

Whether it’s a custom portrait, a bespoke sculpture or a unique painting, the collaborative process makes for a one-of-a-kind piece of art.

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