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Iao Valley is famous for the needle mountain that juts out into the mists. Streams and pools flank its presence, and are very cold, but refreshing to swim in!

Mists of Iao Valley, Copyright 2003
Original is 11″ X 15″ Watercolor on 300 lb Lana Rough Press

Frances has been drawing since three years of age. Born in Taiwan and raised in Okinawa, she took art classes throughout high school and went to Parsons School of Design in New York City for a year. She also went back to Taiwan and drew political cartoons for a daily newspaper. Her desire to create beauty eventually led her to Maui, Hawaii. At 32 years old, she finally began painting full time by teaching herself watercolors. Watercoloring for her has been a lesson in respecting the element of water and being a co-creating partner to the dance. Watercolor's challenges taught her important lessons about painting and life: to let go of control, be open to surprises, and appreciate the magic moment. And only by experimenting and pushing...