Jenna Tooch was born in Johannesburg, and developed her passion for art from an early age. After attending King David Sandton, she emigrated to Atlanta, where she studied fine art at the North Springs Charter High School of Arts and Sciences. Returning to South Africa, Jenna qualified as a chef before completing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design, graduating cum laude from the University of Johannesburg. Awarded a bursary to study printmaking at Appalachian State University, she now balances her career as a communication designer with her ongoing passion for fine art.