Ellen Whatley:  

Life After high school I moved to the "big smoke" -Portland! I had long-dreamed of being an architect and began, what I thought was to be, my degree/career path at PSU. 2 years later, I was missing Eugene and returned to attended the UofO and LCC continuing my studies in architecture...and art. Before I graduated I took a hiatus from school and moved to Anchorage, Alaska for 2 years. It was a dramatic change and a great chance to learn new outdoor skills and see some awesomely, rugged beauty! After a bit more wandering... I finally graduated from the UofO with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis on Photography and Visual Design. Being a life-long traveler, I've had all sorts of jobs! In 1996 I was crewing on a sailboat in Baja, Mexico where I met an Australian sailer/ photographer named Mark. Although we are based in different countries Mark and I continue to travel and work together. He lives in Puerto Vallarta on Mexico's west coast. Yes, it's complicated... In 2001 my Mom's health began ...Expand for more