I was born in the small agricultural community of Yuba City, California, on November 20, 1979. Since childhood, art has been an important part of my life. In high school, I participated in creating several murals as part of a beautification project for downtown Yuba City. This experience led me to understand the importance of utilizing art as a means of expression.In 2002, I graduated with two bachelor's degrees at California State University, Sacramento - one in Art Studio and the other in Ethnic Studies (with an emphasis on Chicano Studies). After graduation, I had the...more
