Duong has a strong wanderlust, with travel fueling her imagination and artwork. Although she always aspired to be an artist, her expressive style truly developed at the Art Institute of Chicago, influenced more by the city’s urban landscape than by her professors. While waiting for trains, she sketched her surroundings. Her mixed media has evolved from large sketches with textured papers to incorporating pen and watercolor, enabling her to create while traveling. Her drawings reflect her environment, driven by her constant need for new experiences. Duong credits the world with friendships and artistic growth that would not have happened otherwise.