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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 Folding Style Palette for Watercolor Paintings(L)
1 x Alum Powder for Sizing Rice Paper, Mounting and Snowy Effects
1 x 1" Shoushan Soapstone with Snail Top #1
3 x Soft-Stiff Hair Combination Brush with Thicker Core
2 x Shuangwei Brand Red Seal Ink Paste 90g
1 x Lesson 1: Orchid, Iris, Chicks and Blue Heron (DVD)
1 x Small Mood Seal #433 Goat
1 x Hog Bristle Tuff Brush for Splatter
1 x Xiling Brand Dark Red Seal Ink Paste Refill Bag 30g
1 x Landscape with White Clouds and Red Tree (2020)
1 x Mulberry Paper #2B Pi/Kozo Thin (13.3x26) 10 sheets
1 x Triple Xuan(shuan or shuen) Rice Paper 27x54 87GSM x5 Sheets
1 x Japanese Blue Ink Concentration for Calligraphy and Painting
1 x Simple and Clear Bamboo Painting Manual(E-Book)
2 x Maobian Bamboo Paper for Practice Chinese or Kanji Calligraphy
1 x Seal Ink Paste Stirrer Spatula
1 x A Street View in Southern France(2019)
1 x Small Wolf Hair Stiff Brush
1 x Rubber Pad or Mat for Seal Stamping - Last One
2 x Bamboo Paper Cutter Knife
1 x 3/4 inch (2cm) Qingtian Seal Stone with Box
1 x Balin Seal Stone Oval with Squash Knob #004
1 x 2-1/8" Long bristle Wolf stiff hair brush by Xu Laosan
1 x Chicken Blood Soapstone for Chinese Seal 3/4" #14
1 x Durbar Square in Nepal(2019)
1 x Balin Soapstone with Hand Carved Dragon Knob #2
1 x Jumbo Size Goat(Sheep) Hair Zen Grab Brush
1 x Beautiful Cloisonne Enamel Metal Handled Wolf Hair Brush
1 x Mountain Horse Hair Big Chinese Painting Brush
1 x BHA Super Wash Soft Brush
1 x Black Sable Stallion Brush by Xu Laosan
1 x Magnolia Sheep Goat Hair X-Large Brush
1 x 5 Essential Brushes for Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy
1 x The Garden of Gods from my Memory
1 x Central Academy #1 Calligraphy Brush
1 x DVD The Four Gentlemen
1 x Chinese Prussian Blue Chips(5g)
1 x Blank Hand Scroll with Silk Brocade Box(8.5x120)
1 x Xiling Brand Red Seal Ink Paste 30g
1 x Henry Li's Chinese Painting Class Handouts PDF(Lesson 29-35)
1 x Jumbo Zen Brush Goat Hair with Real Ox Horn Handle
1 x Pentel Pearl Gold Golden gouache (poster color) Last 1
1 x Henry Li's Chinese Painting Class Video(04) DOWNLOAD
1 x Portrait of Kobe Brant
1 x Baiyun White Cloud Soft Hair Brush Small
1 x Wood Brush Rest
1 x Blank Hand Scrolls with Silk Brocade Box
1 x Seven Wolf Three Sheep Combination Brush
1 x Mother and Son Calligraphy Brush Set
1 x A Thousand Stitches: A Novel (illustrated by Henry Li)
1 x Blooming Cherry Plein Air Painting Oil on Canvas 9x12
1 x DVD Concept of Opening-and-Closing(Kaihe), Dragon Vein and Cun
1 x Magic Cloth with Red Outlined Stroke Guides
1 x Balin Seal Stone Oval with Squash Knob #015
1 x Lesson 3: Bamboo and Panda Bears (DVD)
1 x Balin Rectangular Stone with Bamboo Relief #006
1 x Plain Horizontal Silk Scroll H-Scroll-#2B
1 x Plain Hanging Silk Scroll 69"x22" L-Scroll-#2A
1 x Henry Li's Chinese Painting Class Video(20) DOWNLOAD
2 x 2cm 3/4" Indian Soapstone with Box
1 x Convenient Ink Cake with Case
1 x Scroll Box made of Tung Wood
3 x Mingjiao Gelatin Glue for Chinese Painting
2 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 2- 5/8" Extra Long Bristle Wolf Stiff Hair Brush by Xu Laosan
2 x Silicone Mounting Paper - 10 Yards (26.5 x 360)
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