At eight, she was inspired by local artist Tina DeWeese to try the medium, and by ten she had begun to market them to the general public. She began with a simple process of trial and error, sculpting in a way that felt natural. She challenged herself to create sculptures out of just one piece of wire, and over several years taught herself to do exactly that. Wire Caballo is named for her signature
piece, as "caballo" (pronounced cah-BAH-yoh) is Spanish for horse. Horses initially became her primary subject matter as a result of her love of horses, and have continued to inspire her through the grace of the equine figure. She now sculpts many other subjects, but continues to be fascinated by the horse and its phenomenal range of movement and expression. Years of study and riding have familiarized her with the anatomy and temperament of the horse, and experience has nourished her art. Today, Teal can be found sculpting at the local Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings, and is occasionally featured in local stores and galleries. She welcomes commissions and sculpts a wide variety of animals and people, including pets and creatures real and imaginary.
