Xiang Li in Artists Magazine: “The Empress of Silk”
Some moments take many years to arrive. When my mother, Xiang Li, and I held the September/October 2026 issue of Artists Magazine in our hands, I felt the weight of…
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Honored at the Massachusetts State House: Celebrating Creative Individual Grant
Today, May 19, 2025, was a day I’ll never forget. My mother, Xiang Li, was honored at the Massachusetts State House as a recipient of the Mass Cultural Council’s Creative…
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Xiang Li’s Interpretive Paintings of Song Dynasty’s “Song Ren Ce Ye”
Introduction This past week, I once again had the privilege of visiting the studio of artist Xiang Li in Grafton, Massachusetts. The occasion was a private showing of a set…
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Etsy vs. Saatchi Art: Which is Right for You as An Artist and Creator
A helpful guide for artists and creators for their art-commerce strategy based on our research and learning experience running xiangliart.com. Introduction As an artist looking to sell your work online,…
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How to Create a Successful Solo Art Exhibit for Beginners (2024)
Organizing a solo art exhibit can be an exciting yet daunting experience, especially for first-time exhibitors. My small team of four has learned so much through our experience since 2024,…
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Dream of the Red Chamber: The First Complete Art Collection Created by Visionary Watercolor Artist Xiang Li (400+ Paintings)
Welcome to Dream of the Red Chamber, by Xiang Li. Among the novel’s many admirers is Xiang Li, whose dedication to this classic has left an indelible mark on the art world in China. She achieved the remarkable feat of being the first person ever to paint all 430 characters from the novel in watercolor, culminating in a historic exhibition in Hebei, China, in 1985 when she was only 35! It was a cultural event that celebrated the enduring legacy of Dreams of the Red Chamber. It provided the visitors with a new vivid and visual way to experience the age-old classic story.
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Calligraphy and Painting Charity Event Raises Nearly 1 Million, The Palace Museum’s “Great Insider” Funds Public Welfare Projects of the Municipal Red Cross Society
A special calligraphy and painting charity event (an auction) held at the Zhuhai Shengyuan Art Museum on Lovers Road in Zhuhai, China.
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Xiang Li’s Reproduction Masterpiece Showcased at the Forbidden City in Beijing
Xiang Li spent over 2 years Reproducing the “Spring Outing” at the Forbidden City in Beijing (Xiang Li’s reproduction)
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Ancient Art Restoration 101
If you are interested in ancient art restoration but you are look for first-hand experience, this post is for you. As a traditional Chinese artist, Xiang Li has been helping…
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How To Succeed As A Watercolor Artist
So how do you succeed as an artist? How do you market your work so it can be seen? Li has been asked this question a lot and this is our attempt in answering this question.
