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 captivating characteristics of the subject through his/her expressions and poses. Her paintings are  strong in the form and yet subtle in the use of color. 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.

2009, Juried show "Pastel Plus",  SoCal Artists Association

2009, Honorable Mention, " Idyllwild Plein Air Competition"

2008, Juried show "The Celebration of Culture", Wyndham Hotel, Costa Mesa, California

2008, 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

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

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

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

Portrait Society of America

Southern California Artists Association

Orange County Fine Arts Association