Tienne Rei Kollars currently lives with her family in Southern Illinois.  She was married to her husband Mike on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in 2001 and hopes to one day make a permanent move to the coast.  Tienne graduated with a Bachelors of University Studies from the University of New Mexico, where she studied costume design and technical theater.  In 2009 Tienne gave birth to two beautiful twin boys that have kept the couple on the go ever since.
Tienne has previously taught oil painting through John A Logan Community College.   Her  work has been on display at various shows and galleries including, The Art Lovers Gallery in Carbondale IL, The Alliance Gallery in Hannibal MO, and at the Dragon Con art show in Atlanta GA. She has also participated in a variety of art fairs including, the Wells Street Art Festival In Chicago, Art in the Park in Quincy Il, and Cedarhurst arts and crafts fair in Mount Vernon Illinois.  For a full list of shows and appearances please visit the Events page.