Traditional style aims to capture beauty of nature (4)

Thanks to his careful observation of nature and artistic sensitivity, Yu was able to combine realistic depiction with artistic expression in his brushwork.

Now as deputy director of the Academy of Chinese Gongbi Painting of Flowers and Birds and a national top-level artist, Yu maintains a simple and easy-going style.

In addition to artistic creation, Yu has devoted himself to promoting his painting style as a cultural legacy, including holding exhibitions at UN headquarters, publishing more than 100 million copies of painting albums and writing letters to state leaders calling for more support for the art.

"Art is part of my life," Yu said. "I am proud to be a flower-bird painter. I hope to create a bright future for it through my efforts."

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