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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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2 x Xiling Brand Red Seal Ink Paste Refill 20g
1 x Returning Sail (2017)
1 x Simple and Clear Bamboo Painting Manual(E-Book)
1 x Window-free Blank Silk Hanging Scroll 19"x 36"
1 x Victoria's Calligraphy on Shikishi Board(including digital)
1 x Two Koi Fish in the Lotus Pond
1 x Basic Four(4) Chinese Painting Brushes(all 4)
1 x Henry Li's Chinese Painting Class Video(11) DOWNLOAD
1 x Balin Rectangular Stone with Bamboo Relief #001
1 x Scroll Hanging String order by yard
1 x Blank Hand Scrolls Sized Xuan with Silk Brocade Box 16cmx2.6M
14 x Silicone Mounting Paper - 10 Yards (26.5 x 360)
2 x Single, Double and Triple Xuan Paper Assortment Pack
1 x Durbar Square in Nepal(2019)
1 x Henry Li's Chinese Painting Class Video(06) DOWNLOAD
1 x Mica-Sized Single Xuan Rice Paper - 12 small sheets (8.75\"x12.5\")
1 x Porcelain Box for Seal Ink Paste - Plum Blossoms
1 x Unsized Single Xuan Rice Paper Pad 30 Sheets 10x14
1 x 200 Best Paintings by Fu Baoshi(E-book)
2 x Soft-Stiff Hair Combination Brush with Thicker Core
1 x Henry Li's Chinese Painting Class Video(10) DOWNLOAD
2 x Unsized Red Star Xuan Rice Paper 12 Sm Sheets (13.75x18)
1 x Henry Li's Chinese Painting Class Video(08) DOWNLOAD
1 x 2cm 3/4" Indian Soapstone with Box
1 x Henry Li's Chinese Painting Class Video(13) DOWNLOAD
1 x Henry Li's Chinese Painting Class Video(09) DOWNLOAD
1 x Tessai's Tung Oil Soot Sumi Ink Stick for Chinese Painting
1 x Balin Seal Stone Oval with Squash Knob #005
1 x 10x 2 Large Waterbrush Pens Piston Filler(WS)
1 x Basic Stiff Wolf Hair Brush
1 x Henry Li's Chinese Painting Class Video(21) DOWNLOAD
1 x Artgeology Landscape Paintings by Kang Yuyi
1 x Jumbo Size Goat(Sheep) Hair Zen Grab Brush
1 x ACEO-F0494 Lotus in Full Bloom
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1 x Seven Wolf Three Sheep Brush(Extra Large)
1 x Balin Seal Stone with Hand Carved Peach #002
2 x Mulberry Paper #4M with Golden Flakes 18x27 10 medium sheets
1 x Scroll Box made of Tung Wood
1 x Magic Cloth with Red Outlined Stroke Guides
1 x Painting Squirrels Step-by-step with Henry Li(Zoom recording)
6 x Red Hair Brush for Fine Outline and Calligraphy(L)
1 x Double Sided Japanese Ink Stone Made of Bakelite
1 x Henry Li's Chinese Painting Class Handouts PDF(Lesson 15-21)
1 x Pre-mounted Fan Face on Soft Shikishi Board(pack of 10)
1 x 3/4 Balin Seal Stone with Squash Knob #016
2 x Xiling Brand Dark Red Seal Ink Paste Refill Bag 30g
3 x Liu-style Chinese Calligraphy Copybook with Classic Poems
1 x Sakura Chinese Painting Color - Gamboge / Yellow (12ml)
1 x English to Chinese translation fee
3 x Maobian Bamboo Paper for Practice Chinese or Kanji Calligraphy
1 x Silk Ribbon for Scroll Mounting order by yard
1 x Japanese Rice Paper for Sumi-e or Calligraphy White 120
2 x Soft Shikishi Pre-mounted Palace Fan Shape Card(Large)
1 x Red Diamond Paper with Golden Patterns 10 Sheets 13.5x13.5
1 x Fine Tuning Your Seal with Henry Li
1 x Giuseppe Castiglione's Chinoiserie Gongbi Paintings
1 x Lesson 19: Misty Mountains Landscape (DVD)
1 x Mulberry Paper #2D Pi/Kozo (38.5x74) - 5 X-Large Sheets
1 x ACEO-F0498 Pink Lotus with Grey Ink Leaves
1 x Jumbo Zen Brush Goat Hair with Real Ox Horn Handle
1 x Blank Hand Scrolls with Silk Brocade Box
1 x 2-1/8" Long bristle Wolf stiff hair brush by Xu Laosan
1 x Small Mood Seal #206 Chen
1 x Japanese Rice Paper for Sumi-e or Calligraphy Off White 120
1 x Lesson 18: Mogu or Boneless Flowers and Birds (DVD)
1 x Lesson 11: Chinese Dragon (DVD)
1 x Flower Paintings by Guo Yicong
1 x Mulberry Paper #3 Unbleached Tan Color - 10 medium sheets
1 x Wind chimes in Kathmandu
1 x Wood Clamp or Seal Bed for Seal Engraving - Large
1 x Shuxu "Mouse Whisker" Stiff Brush Handcrafted by Master Xu
1 x Small Wolf Hair Stiff Brush
1 x Seal Ink Paste Stirrer Spatula
1 x Balin Seal Stone Oval with Squash Knob #012
1 x Magic Cloth with Grids for Practicing Calligraphy
1 x 6 Varieties of BHA Piston-filler Water Brushes & Pens
2 x Silicone Mounting Paper - the Whole Roll (26.5" x 54.68 yards)
2 x Peach Sap Painting Glue Powder a vegan alternative to gelatin
2 x Mingjiao Gelatin Glue for Chinese Painting
2 x Alum Powder for Sizing Rice Paper, Mounting and Snowy Effects
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