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Take a good minute to focus on the artwork. Look from top to bottom and side to side. Try to look at the artwork as is and suspend any judgment. Move your eyes along the ink strokes and observe the

February 20, 2021

Cabbage the Tiger – A Character Brought to Life from my Daily Doodle Exercise

Illustration, Chinese Culture

By ivanlo

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This is Cabbage the Tiger! Cabbage was the first name that came up and I love it so much. Here is some interesting facts about tigers in Asian culture. Did you know that the stripes on the tiger’s head resemble

January 13, 2021

Cute and Easy Illustrated Guide on How to Cook Potstickers

DIY, Chinese Culture

By ivanlo

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The pandemic is still ongoing and I just really miss home. I wish I can travel to my family restaurant in Chicago but I’m not sure when we’re safely able to do so. The thought of flying gives me anxiety,

July 15, 2020

Women and Winning in Traditional Chinese Calligraphy

Traditional Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese Culture

By ivanlo

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Learning how to write Traditional Chinese characters can be really tedious and not fun. I always have to preface my students with a disclaimer that learning the art of Traditional Chinese calligraphy requires a lot of patience and discipline. They

How to Look at Chinese Calligraphy if You Don’t Know What the Character Means

Cabbage the Tiger – A Character Brought to Life from my Daily Doodle Exercise

Cute and Easy Illustrated Guide on How to Cook Potstickers

Women and Winning in Traditional Chinese Calligraphy