Ding Jiao

• Born in Yi County, Shandong. In 1964, he graduated from Beijing Youth Art School's flower and bird drawing class (instructed by a famous professor at the Beijing Chinese Academy of Painting). He is a member of the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Research Society. He specializes in sketching flowers and birds. Characterized by his simple, old-fashioned and powerful brushwork.

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  • Zhang Jinghao

    Zhang Jinghao, whose original name is Zhang Wen, also known as Baiyunshanren, is the master of Yuexinzhai. In 1926, he entered the Art Department of Kaifeng No. 1 Normal University and studied watercolor painting and sketching from Li Jianchen. In 1932, he entered the Painting Department of Hangzhou National Art College and studied traditional Chinese painting from Lin Fengmian, Pan Tianshou and Li Kuchan.

  • Liu Hui

    Liu Hui studied Chinese painting under Yang Feng and Huang Zhongxin, vice presidents of Sichuan Jiazhou Painting Academy, focusing on landscapes. Due to his childhood preference, he was also good at painting horses. He is currently a member of the Sichuan Artists Association, a member of the Chinese Painting Exchange Association of the Sichuan Overseas Friendship Association, a painter of the Sichuan Jiazhou Painting Academy, and a member of the Leshan Artists Association.