Hsin-Yao Tseng, was born in Taipei Taiwan in 1986. He was born to be an artist. At the age of seven he passionately advanced his skills with exercises provided to him by his parents. Around the age of ten, he started painting in watercolors, as well as other mediums, out side of school. The early exposure instilled in him the foundation needed to excel at very early age. He is currently studying at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco, majoring in fine art painting. The subjects of his works usually include landscapes, figures, and still-life’s; using bright color and expressive brush-strokes to indicate his subjects. His dedication and interest in the arts is apparent from over ten years of hard work and academic studies.