Li Bin

Li Bin,Henan Province, Xinxiang City, Han ethnicity, also known as the master of Yanlan Caotang Studio, is a professional painter, member of the China Landscape Painting Artists Association, member of the Henan Provincial Artists Association, executive director of the Xinxiang Municipal CPPCC Painting and Calligraphy Academy, and assistant instructor for Ren Zetao's Northern School of landscape painting. He graduated from Xinxiang University in Henan Province and further studied at the Advanced Research Class of Landscape Painting at the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University. Since childhood, he has been passionate about painting and calligraphy. In August 2015, he became a disciple of Ren Zetao, a painter from the China Academy of Landscape Painting under the Ministry of Culture, studying traditional Chinese painting. In June 2017, he traveled to Yixing, Jiangsu Province, to study deeply under teachers Kong Fang and Liu Deshui, exploring tradition and nature, integrating mind with the natural world. Through years of dedicated research and creation in traditional painting, he has combined ancient and modern techniques to develop his own unique artistic style. In July 2017, he went to Beijing Science and Technology Vocational School to serve as teaching assistant to Master Ren Zetao, helping more people understand and master the techniques of the New Northern School of landscape painting. In October 2009, he founded "Yanlan Caotang," where he continues to teach and create art to this day. Early in his career, Li Bin focused on figure, flower-and-bird, and animal paintings, excelling particularly in animal subjects. In recent years, he has devoted himself primarily to landscape painting, drawing inspiration widely from various masters. His works emphasize overall momentum, characterized by grandeur and powerful presence. The detailed elements (such as houses, figures, small boats, etc.) are rendered with precision and fine craftsmanship. His outstanding works have been collected by well-known individuals and organizations both domestically and internationally, and his artistic achievements have been included in numerous large-scale stamp collections, art albums, and dictionaries. Mr. Li Bin is an artist of remarkable talent and creative strength. He loves life and is deeply fascinated by nature, consistently adhering to outdoor sketching. Willing to travel far in search of immortal beauty among the Five Great Mountains, he has roamed throughout China’s famous mountains and rivers. Over the years, he has continuously studied brushwork, ink usage, and textural techniques of major landscape painters, always upholding the principle of “learning from nature externally, expressing inner vision internally.” His works feature vivid clouds and mist, majestic mountain forms, realistic waterfalls, and strong sense of movement. Whether small in scale or large in scope, his pieces are renowned for their refinement and imposing power. He enjoys high recognition within Henan’s traditional painting circles. Awards and Honors: In April 2005, participated in the “Henan Provincial Painting and Calligraphy Competition,” winning First Prize for the meticulous-style bird-and-flower painting: *Moonlight on the Lotus Pond*. In April 2006, participated in the “National Painting and Calligraphy Competition,” winning Second Prize for the meticulous-style figure painting: *Divinity*. In April 2010, participated in the “China Sentiment” National Painting and Calligraphy Competition, winning First Prize for the freehand-style grape painting: *Emerald Stars Falling*. In April 2010, participated in the “Oriental Beauty” National Painting and Calligraphy Competition, winning Third Prize for the freehand-style peony painting: *Drunken Spring Breeze*. In June 2010, participated in the “Chinese Tiger Art Exhibition,” awarded the title of “2010 China’s Top 100 Tiger Painters,” and conferred the title of “Senior Fine Arts Artist.” In August 2010, participated in the “One Hundred Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Works Exhibition in Hong Kong,” winning the Silver Award for the meticulous-style tiger painting: *Tiger Spirit Soaring*. In June 2010, participated in the “Pride of Xinxiang Painting and Calligraphy Competition,” receiving an Excellence Award for the meticulous-style tiger painting. In March 2011, participated in the “Year of the Rabbit – Zodiac National Annual Chinese Painting Competition,” winning an Excellence Award for the meticulous-style rabbit painting. In March 2013, participated in the “Contemporary Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition” national competition, winning First Prize for the meticulous-style tiger painting: *The Majesty’s Style*. In April 2012, participated in the “Splendor of Zhongyuan” National Painting and Calligraphy Competition, winning an Excellence Award for the freehand-style grape painting: *Autumn Harvest*. In April 2013, participated in the “Xizhi Cup” National Painting and Calligraphy Competition, winning First Prize for the freehand-style peony painting: *Flowers Blooming in Prosperity*. In May 2013, participated in the “Oriental Beauty” National Painting and Calligraphy Competition, winning First Prize for the freehand-style grape painting: *Bountiful Fruit*. In May 2013, participated in the “Double Hundred佳” National Painting and Calligraphy Competition, receiving an Excellence Award for the freehand-style peony painting: *Fortune*. In June 2013, participated in the “Golden Bauhinia Cup” National Painting and Calligraphy Competition, winning First Prize for the freehand-style peony painting: *Spring Light of China*. In June 2013, participated in the “Dancing Golden Snake” National Painting and Calligraphy Competition, winning an Excellence Award for the meticulous-style snake painting: *Gaze*. In August 2014, published a personal large-format stamp collection titled “Celebrating the 65th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China.” In March 2015, participated in the “2015 Three Yangs Ushering in Prosperity” Xinxiang City Painting and Calligraphy Competition, winning Third Prize for the freehand-style landscape painting: *Playing in Snow*. In August 2015, published a personal large-format stamp collection titled “Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.” In January 2016, participated in the “Safe Xinxiang” Xinxiang City Painting and Calligraphy Competition, winning First Prize for the freehand-style landscape painting: *Spring Rhyme of Taihang*, along with a prize of 2,000 RMB. In March 2016, participated in the “2016 New Year Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition” in Xinxiang City; the freehand-style landscape painting *Clouds over Mount Hua* was collected by the “Xinxiang City Mass Art Gallery, Henan Province.” In March 2016, appointed as Executive Director by the “Xinxiang Municipal CPPCC Painting, Calligraphy and Photography Academy.” In March 2016, published a personal large-format stamp collection titled “Celebrating the 37th Anniversary of China-U.S. Diplomatic Relations—2016 Outstanding Chinese-American Artists Series Stamps.” In May 2017, published a personal large-format stamp collection titled “Outstanding Chinese-American Artists Commemorative Stamp Collection.” In August 2017, published a limited-edition personal stamp album titled “Celebrating the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.”