Pachiaaa is an expression of who I am—my real name, “Pa Chia,” elongated the way someone might lovingly call out to me. It’s playful, nostalgic, and personal—just like my art.

I’m a contemporary artist working in both graphic design and photography. Since 2011, Pachiaaa has been the creative umbrella for my personal works—an evolving space where I make time to create without limits, rooted in freedom, joy, and connection.

My creative journey began at age 14, when I first discovered Adobe Photoshop. That single moment opened a world of possibility. I taught myself how to design by exploring online forums, designing web banners and mini posters for fan fiction writers and romantic storytellers. Looking back, it was the spark that set everything in motion—my love for storytelling through visual art.

At 18, I moved to Los Angeles to study Graphic Design for the entertainment industry at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM). After graduating in 2010 and interning at a fashion garment company, I entered the fashion world where I deepened my expertise in fashion graphics, photography, and photo retouching. These experiences still influence my work today—especially my focus on beauty, identity, and self-expression.

Currently, I run Pa Chia Xiong Photography, where I specialize in contemporary portraits. My work centers on capturing timeless, soulful images—especially of women—through a lens of softness, strength, and story. Outside of client work, I continue to collaborate with other artists, dive into romance novels, travel, and (always) enjoy good food.

In my home studio, you’ll usually find a mix of mediums—acrylics on the floor, watercolors nearby, softbox lights set up, and Photoshop open on my screen. Every project is a blend of the tools I love and the identity I carry. Through Pachiaaa, I’m beginning to share more of my creations—prints, digital art, and other small treasures—infused with my love for romance, where I have been and the rich, colorful traditions of my Hmong heritage.