Lee Hansheng Studios Blog

The Mini Scrolls Are Teaching Me to Paint Again

Asian painting traditions get lumped together and swept under a rug more than people realize, treated as one undifferentiated category instead of the deep, specific, technical lineage it actually i...

Between Seasons

As winter approaches, I find myself craving stillness in my work~ simple strokes, muted tones or deeply rich tones, and quiet stories. I’ll be creating limited artist cards and bookmarks inspired b...

Writing Courses at ACI: A Personal Reflection ✍️🎨

At the end of the day, I care deeply about this work. Art education matters, and having the chance to shape it in a way that feels accessible, supportive, and inspiring makes all the long hours wor...

🎨 Art as a Daily Practice and as a Career

For me, food, gardening, and art aren’t separate categories~ they’re all creation. They flow into each other. That interchangeability is what lets me ebb and flow with what I need to make at any gi...

Working Across Mediums

I don’t pick a medium first. The idea leads.Sometimes it whispers "ink." Sometimes it shouts "glass."Other times, it needs a mix of medias~ and then a final digital polish to bring it to life if ne...

A Bit of Me~

I’m not just an artist~ I’m also a cook, a gardener, a son, a husband, a friend, and someone who’s survived more than I often share. There have been times I’ve had to fight for my safety, for my tr...