Renata McRee began her journey at U.C. Davis as part of a Community College transfer admission agreement. Renata transferred to U.C. Davis, despite obstacles such as being diagnosed with a learning disability. In 2013, Renata received her B.A. in Art History with a minor in English.  Renata is now a 2^nd year in the U.C. Davis Graduate Program in Art History. She has many interests including Chinese art, Roman art, and Buddhist ideas.  Her current interest is the sometimes termed “eccentric” paintings of 17^th century China. The question she seeks to answer is: Are they really “eccentric” or is there another explanation for their appearance?