I went to California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, CA.  AKA CalArts.  I went for two years, '92-'94, and was hired out my sophomore year to work under Maurice Noble at Chuck Jones' Film Productions.  Most of my training was under Maurice, but I continue to try to absorb inspiration from everywhere, be it a film, a painting, a chat with friends, or a walk with my dog.  I look everywhere, and do my best to listen.