Lee Hansheng Studios Blog

Why I Make Resistance Art: The F*ck Fascism Series

I make these pieces because someone has to. Because not everyone feels safe shouting, but maybe they can post an image. Maybe they can wear a pin. Maybe they can slip a sticker onto a bathroom mirr...

Lines That Speak: The Practice and Power of Drawing & Sketching

Many of my sketches are never shown. They stay in my notebooks, smeared and half-finished, tucked between tea stains and thoughts. And yet, those are the pieces that tell my story the clearest.

Garden as Muse: How Nature Shapes My Work

Gardening also keeps me grounded — literally and emotionally. It reminds me that not everything blooms all at once. That some things take time, and that time itself is part of the process. There’s ...

Creating Through Chronic Pain: Honoring the Body in the Studio

We have to live in the present and honor where we are now—not who we were, or who we think we “should” be. Accepting that truth isn’t easy. Offering yourself grace takes practice, especially when y...

Why I Make Art: A Letter to My Younger Self

You won’t realize it right away, but every line, every brushstroke, every handmade mark—you were building a language of your own. One that never needed permission.

Pivoting: Embracing Change and Finding New Paths

Life doesn’t ask permission to throw curveballs, and sometimes the hits keep coming. But it’s in those moments ~ the hard, relentless ones ~ that you discover your own strength. It’s not just about...

Exploring the Watercolor Artwork Process: A Journey from Concept to Creation

Watercolor painting is a mesmerizing art form that captures the beauty of color and light in a fluid, translucent way. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, understanding the proc...