Carrie, or Rey, (her artist name) graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Humanities and Art History at University of Washington in Seattle. She has also taken various studio art classes at Santa Barbara City College, including numerous drawing and painting classes. She enjoys working in different mediums including pastel and charcoal, oil and gouache. After spending twelve years in Germany with her husband and two kids, she has returned to California and is pursuing her art adventures and tattoo design while caring for her family.