australian born, american artist de Shan:
received her Bachelors degree in Fine Art in painting from the University of Oklahoma in 1993
received her Masters degree in Fine Art in printmaking from the University of Oklahoma in 1997
worked as an illustrator and fashion designer in bridal couture
was an artist-in-residence for the state of Oklahoma in 2000
successfully set up her own gallery and studio in the Paseo Art District in Oklahoma City in 2003
is currently working out of her own studio at the Sunshine Coast, QLD Australia