When painting portraits, Echo believes that a good portrait not only reflects the physical likeness of the subject but also captures the essence of that person. In her works, Echo aspires to reveal the beauty and the captive characteristics of the subject through his/her expressions and poses. Her paintings have a strong form and accentuate the translucent and subtle colors of skin tones. Her works possess a unique balance between classical realism and the refreshing impressionistic light and color.

   Echo has shown an intense interest in drawing, especially in the human face, since childhood. At age ten, she began her self study of art from books and from a college art teacher to whom her parents sent her on weekends. During this time, Echo learned the fundamentals of European classical art and was introduced to some of the Renaissance art masters including Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, and others. This experience further sparked her passion for art.

   

   Echo's dream of becoming an artist, however, took a destined detour. When she started college in China, she majored in English due to the scarcity of support for aspiring artists like herself. Later, she pursued a Master’s degree in English at Chapman University in Orange, California when she came to the United States in 1987. With the desire to become an artist still burning in her heart, she enrolled as an art major and received a B.A in Fine Art from Chapman University in 1992.

    Since her graduation, Echo has worked as a graphic designer, a computer animator, an ESL teacher, and she has also gotten married and become a mother of two boys.  In 2004, Echo was happy to be able to pick up her paint brush again after life’s changes, to rekindle her childhood passion, and to finally re-embrace her dream of pursuing art. To Echo, art is her calling. Art is also an expression of life and a life-long journey.

Juried show, "Go Figure", Southern California Artists Association, 2008

Juried show, "Made in California", City of Brea Art Gallery, 2008

Juried show, "Scenes of Tustin", Chemers Gallery, California, 2008

First place for oil painting, Sunset Beach Art Festival, Califonia, 2007 

First place for oil painting, Artist's Eye Competition, California, 2007,  

Juried shows, Showcase Gallery, Coast Mesa, California, 2007 & 2008

Portrait Society of America

Orange County Fine Arts Association