I am from Xinjiang but that doesn't mean I ride horses, it doesn't mean I eat qiegao, it also doesn't mean I am a thief or a terrorist. Listen to these young Xinjiang voices tell you what Xinjiang people are really like.

Even though we explain to others what Xinjiang is like, it is still hard to break down the image mainstream media creates of place like Urumqi. I can only do my best to tell you that Urumqi is not just grassland.

Stereotypes are dangerous, especially if they make up your entire understanding of something or someone. It is important to remember that everything and everyone is multifaceted. Just because one person does something a certain way doesn't mean everyone else does too.

Stereotypes of Xinjiang people don't only create confusion for the general population but also effect how Xinjiang people self-identify themselves.

How do we break down this ugly stereotype of Xinjiang? Both side need to openly communicate and work together to clear up misunderstandings. But where do we start? Start from yourself of course!

Jiang Xun believes the power of beauty is truly inside.

Artists may not, in fact, be able to capture nature.

How do we awaken our sense of perception?

In this episode of "Art Is So Easy," we meet artist Liu Yong and his eight-foot painting "Lantern Festival at Longshan Temple."

Liu Yong's eight-foot painting depicts a lively scene during the Lantern Festival in Wanhua.

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.

Would dogs help their owners in times of need?

Larger dogs are put to the test: Will they help their owners in desperate situations?

Two best friends who have no concept of what it means to be a lesbian figure out that they are actually in a lesbian relationship. This clip shows the moment when they realized what they were without realizing any of the societal ramifications.

In order to put their parents minds at ease, both the women in the couple get fake marriages. Their parents don't seem to mind as long as they can maintain their respectability. Their biggest hurtle was from within the relationship.

The couple speaks honestly about the ups and downs of their relationship. The impart their wisdom about how all couples really are and share a story about how even the best intended plans can sometimes go awry in funny ways.

The couple explains the way that they keep their relationship harmonious with some give and take. They also explain that the real key to a serious relationship is taking care of each other's families.