An older artist explains how there were no artist studios back in his day.

The artist begins by explaining his daily process of painting.

The artist tells about the intricacies of his very dull painting process. Some people say they want to come watch him painting, but he advises against it. The magic is in the tedium.

The artist describes how he first began painting oil paintings. He copied the paintings on on poker chips confiscated during the cultural revolution.

The painter describes how he would travel all over his city in his teenage years to observe all the different oil painters he could see.

The artist talks about how art progresses and how that progression has to move slowly.

The artist talks about how in his day conversation was more lively and people weren't looking at their phones all the time.

The artist describes how he draws inspiration from Chinese mythology, but he has his own flavor and interpretations.

The artist explains some of the mythology that goes into his work

The artist explains some more myths that directly tie into his work.

The artist talks about video games and the host talks about a video game.

The artist talks about how in the future the things that we see as science they will see as legends.

The artist describes how legends and myths are the blueprints for our future development.

The artist shows that in our myths it is preordained that our advancements are all in service of returning to our mythological paradise.

Time for some food!

Time for portraits!

Shiyin gives a tour of where she's staying.

Shiyin introduces a pair of contact lenses she finds work well for Hanfu styling.

Shiyin styles Tuan Shen's hair herself.

What treasures await inside the Mingjing Yaji?

Shiyin checks out more merchandise at the Mingjing Yaji.

Shiyin introduces a few friends during her visit to Mingjing.