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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 Carbon Copy Paper 11-3/4 x 8-3/8
1 x Scroll Box made of Tung Wood
1 x Magic Cloth with Red Outlined Stroke Guides
1 x Chicken Rooster Feather Brush with Bamboo Handle
1 x Simple and Clear Bamboo Painting Manual(E-Book)
1 x Chang Daichien to Picasso Legendary Killer Brush
1 x ACEO-L0198 Sun Set
1 x A Student Value Pack for Chinese Painting - Starter Kit
1 x Small Mood Seal #204 Chen
1 x Japanese Blue Ink Concentration for Calligraphy and Painting
1 x 1/2 inch 1.5ocm Qingtian Seal Stone with Box
1 x Indigo Chips 5g
1 x Seven Wolf Three Sheep Combination Brush
2 x Seven Wolf Three Sheep Brush(Extra Large)
1 x Durbar Square in Nepal(2019)
1 x A Long Stay in the Misty Mountains Cleans my Dreams
1 x 1" Shoushan Soapstone with Lion Top #23
2 x Basic Small Weasel "Leaf Vein" Brush
1 x Red Hair Brush for Fine Outline and Calligraphy(S)
1 x Blue and White Porcelain Brush Rest w/ Dragon Pattern(6 slots)
1 x Bamboo Paper Cutter Knife
1 x Henry Li's Chinese Painting Class Video(15) DOWNLOAD
1 x 5 Essential Brushes for Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy
1 x Pentel Pearl Gold Golden gouache (poster color) Last 1
1 x Basic Stiff Wolf Hair Brush
1 x Triple Xuan(shuan or shuen) Rice Paper 27x54 87GSM x5 Sheets
1 x Extra Long Bristle Badger Hair Brush XXL
1 x Pure Sheep, Goat Hair Extra Small Brush
2 x Mulberry Paper #2B Pi/Kozo Thin (13.3x26) 10 sheets
1 x Rubber Pad or Mat for Seal Stamping - Last One
1 x Wind chimes in Kathmandu
1 x Shuangwei Brand Red Seal Ink Paste 90g
1 x Henry Li's Chinese Painting Class Video(07) DOWNLOAD
1 x Carmine Chips(5g)
1 x Shuangwei Brand Red Seal Ink Paste 30g
1 x 1 1/4 Shoushan Soapstone with lion Top #34
1 x DVD Ax-Cut Stroke Technique in Chinese Landscape Painting
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1 x 1" 1/16 Shoushan Soapstone with Pixiu Top #28
1 x Plain Horizontal Silk Scroll H-Scroll-#2B
1 x Download Dragon and Phoenix Gongbi Painting Templates
1 x Mulberry Paper #3 Unbleached Tan Color - 10 medium sheets
1 x Lidded Ink Stone with Water Trench to Prevent Ink Drying
1 x Fu Baoshi's plein air sketches(e-Book)
1 x Shuxu "Mouse Whisker" Stiff Landscape Brush by Master Xu
1 x A Street View in Southern France(2019)
1 x ACEO-F0500 Outline Pink Lotus with Pouring Ink Leaves
1 x Alum Powder for Sizing Rice Paper, Mounting and Snowy Effects
1 x Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) in the Snow
1 x Horse Tail Zen Brush – Extra Long Handle Calligraphy & Sumi-e Brush
1 x Japanese Rice Paper for Sumi-e or Calligraphy Off White 120
1 x Lesson 17: Water Buffalo (DVD)
1 x The Deer-Mountain Horse Hair Biiff Brush Master-Crafted by Xu Laosan
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