I received  my  foundation in fine art photography and painting at Washington State University. I have two people to thank for simultaneously encouraging my story telling through my art during my critical development as an artist.  Selene Santucci for asking more of me than any other educator before or after her. Francis Ho, for encouraging me to embrace my culture through my art. As Fine Art photography gives way to the digital world, Fran will always represent "wet" photography to me. I also want to thank Alessandra Minchin for teaching me to see sensuality and beauty in new ways.