Yao Jinrui

   Yao Jinrui, male, born in June 1972, originally from Qing County, Hebei Province, currently residing in Bazhou City, Hebei. Currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Yannan Calligraphy and Painting Association, Vice Chairman of the Xiong'an Calligraphy and Painting Academy of the China Popular Culture Society, Art Consultant of the Veterans Calligraphy and Painting Academy, member of the Langfang Artists Association, member of the China Calligraphy and Painting Federation, and committee member of the China Academy of Painting Arts. Has loved calligraphy and painting since childhood; in 2016 became a disciple of Master Qi Xi'en, a fifth-generation descendant of Qi Baishi. Specializes in freehand brushwork flower-and-bird paintings, with vivid works blending ink and brushwork, winning multiple awards in provincial and municipal competitions, including Silver Award in the Commemorative Exhibition for the 1200th Anniversary of Yan Zhenqing, Gold Award in the Second Great Wall Cup Calligraphy and Painting Competition, and Gold Award in the Yannanchun Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China. Actively participates in public welfare activities, with many works collected.