Ying Guo was born in China. Graduating in 1976 from Shanghai Hua Dong Teachers University, she became an art teacher and graphic designer and participated in several exhibitions in Shanghai, China. Migrating to Australia in 1992 she has exhibited locally and continues to teach and paint. Her work was selected for a watercolour exhibition held at the Wollongong City Gallery. Ying Guo has studied both traditional Chinese painting and Western painting styles and is interested in exploring ways in which to combine the two in her work.