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About Henry Li

 

About Henry Li

 

Henry Li

Henry Xiaohui Li, also known by his artist name Ji-yi-lou-zhu, was born in 1959 and is the proud owner of Blue Heron Arts Co. in Los Angeles, California.

Henry's artistic journey began in 1974, under the mentorship of Zhang Zhengyin, a master artist from his hometown of Nanjing. His passion for ancient history led him to major in Archaeology at Nanjing University in 1977. He later became a fellow at the Center for Oriental Painting and Calligraphy Study in 1983.

In 1987, Henry moved to the United States to pursue a degree in ancient Chinese history at the University of Washington. While there, he introduced students to the nuances of traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy at UW's Experimental College from 1988 to 1995. Post-graduation, he expanded his academic reach to teach courses on the culture and history of China, Japan, and Korea at Western Washington University.

Henry's foray into the digital realm began in the late 1990s. He moved to Los Angeles and successfully launched several online greeting card websites, including card4you.com, which went public in 1998. His expertise in web development led him to design numerous e-commerce platforms for various businesses.

In 2007, Henry returned to his first love—traditional ink and watercolor painting. He revitalized this centuries-old art form by sharing instructional videos online, blending traditional techniques with modern innovations.

Since 2010, he has devoted himself full-time to Chinese art education, amassing a global following of fans and students. His efforts have made Blue Heron Arts Co. a reputable source for art supplies and tutorials.

During the 2020 pandemic, Henry expanded his educational reach by teaching a series of online classes through Brooklyn Public Libraries. These included courses like "Memories of Home," "Creative Aging," and "Classical Chinese Landscape Painting," offering artistic solace and skill development during a challenging time. In Spring 2024, Henry was invited as a guest lecturer at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, where he shared his expertise in traditional Chinese painting.

Henry's commitment to the arts is a family affair. His wife Victoria, formerly a university Chinese language instructor, now teaches Chinese calligraphy and Gongbi style painting. Their daughter Amy, a Cal State Long Beach graduate, is a professional graphic designer.

Henry's diverse background and continued passion for both art and technology make him a unique force in the ever-evolving world of traditional Chinese art.   

 

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1 x Plain Horizontal Silk Scroll H-Scroll-#2B
1 x Jumbo Zen Horse Tail Brush with Wooden Handle for Roland Class
1 x 1" 1/8 Shoushan Soapstone with Lion Top #27
1 x Basic White Soft Hair Brush
1 x Shuxu "Mouse Whisker" Stiff Brush Handcrafted by Master Xu
1 x 1" 1/8 Shoushan Soapstone with Lion Top #31
1 x Fu Baoshi's plein air sketches(e-Book)
1 x Bamboo Paper Cutter Knife
1 x Shuniku Red Seal Ink Pad for Inkan Hanko Name Chop(5CM)
1 x Painting Squirrels Step-by-step with Henry Li(Zoom recording)
1 x Hardwood dowel knobs for Hanging Scroll
1 x Rubber Pad or Mat for Seal Stamping - Last One
1 x Baiyun White Cloud Soft Hair Brush Small
1 x Lesson 8: Three Gorges of Yangtze Landscape(DVD)
4 x Shuxu "Rat Whisker" Fine Detail Liner Brush
1 x Jumbo Zen Brush Goat Hair with Real Ox Horn Handle
1 x Artgeology Landscape Paintings by Kang Yuyi
1 x ACEO-F0495 Blue Lotus
1 x Water Star Brand Rice Paper Roll 13.5 x 787 (34.5cm x 2000cm)
1 x Returning Sail (2017)
1 x 10x 2 Large Waterbrush Pens Piston Filler(WS)
1 x Silk Ribbon for Scroll Mounting order by yard
1 x Balin Seal Stone Oval with Squash Knob #001
3 x Wool Felt Pad 19x19 Mat for Chinese Calligraphy & Painting
1 x Vermillion Chips(5g)
2 x Chicken Rooster Feather Brush with Bamboo Handle
1 x Marie's 12 Color Chinese Painting Colours in Small 5ml none-metal tubes
2 x Wood Clamp or Seal Bed for Seal Engraving - Large
1 x BHA Super Wash Soft Brush
1 x ACEO-F0510 Vertical Lotus Composition H
1 x A Street View in Southern France(2019)
1 x ACEO-F0499 Pink Lotus with Green Ink Leaves
1 x Lesson 17: Water Buffalo (DVD)
3 x Silicone Mounting Paper - 10 Yards (26.5 x 360)
1 x Kanji Calligraphy on Shikishi Board - perseverance #3
1 x ACEO-L0081 Wateralls
1 x Sakura Chinese Painting Color - Gold / Golden (12ml)
1 x Durbar Square in Nepal(2019)
1 x Blank Hanging Silk Scroll 29"x11" SM-012 Gray Silver
1 x Mulberry Paper #2D Pi/Kozo (38.5x74) - 5 X-Large Sheets
1 x Small Mood Seal #337 Goat or Sheep
1 x Painting Rocks in Ax-cut Wrinkle Strokes(e-Book)
1 x Blank Hanging Silk Scroll 59.5"x23.5" Pearl
1 x Giuseppe Castiglione's Chinoiserie Gongbi Paintings
1 x Portrait of Kobe Brant
1 x Xiling Brand Red Seal Ink Paste Refill 20g
1 x Magic Cloth for Practice Painting or Calliphy Plain(Small)
1 x Mi-dot Style Landscape
1 x Xiling Brand Red Seal Ink Paste Refill 40g
1 x Victoria's Calligraphy on Shikishi Board(including digital)
1 x ACEO-L0259 Lighthouse
3 x Red Hair Brush for Fine Outline and Calligraphy(S)
1 x Mulberry Paper #3 Unbleached Tan Color - 10 medium sheets
1 x Portable Piston-fill Pocket Brush Pen A10
1 x Japanese Rice Paper for Sumi-e or Calligraphy White 120
1 x Happy Mother's Day! Mother and Baby Monkey
1 x 1 1/4 Shoushan Soapstone with lion Top #35
1 x Carmine Chips(5g)
3 x Liu-style Chinese Calligraphy Copybook with Classic Poems
1 x Small Mood Seal #206 Chen
1 x Wind chimes in Kathmandu
2 x Alum Powder for Sizing Rice Paper, Mounting and Snowy Effects
3 x Mingjiao Gelatin Glue for Chinese Painting
1 x Peach Sap Painting Glue Powder a vegan alternative to gelatin
2 x Silicone Mounting Paper - the Whole Roll (26.5" x 54.68 yards)
2 x 100% Pure Natural Wool Felt Pad Shitajiki L 47x32
3 x Red Hair Brush for Fine Outline and Calligraphy(L)
2 x 2-1/8" Long bristle Wolf stiff hair brush by Xu Laosan
3 x 2- 5/8" Extra Long Bristle Wolf Stiff Hair Brush by Xu Laosan
2 x 200 Best Paintings by Fu Baoshi(E-book)
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