“Changsha — Ode to the Plum Garden” Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Lin Shiqin University of Rochester my nature has always loved

my nature has always loved the hills and mountains

the work captures the renewal and flourishing of life as spring arrives

Cover calligrapher of the inaugural issue of Youth Calligraphy Magazine

Artist: Li Jianhua (styled Ziyu

“Changsha — Ode to the Plum Garden” Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Lin Shiqin University of Rochester my nature has always lovedDescriptionThis hard pen calligraphy work by Lin Shiqin, a 10 year old student from Beijing, transcribes the famous modern poem (Changsha Ode to the Plum Garden) by Mao Zedong. The poem depicts the grandeur of the Xiang River in autumn and reflects on youthful vigor, ambition, and the boundless passion of young revolutionaries. With steady hard pen strokes, the writing shows clarity and youthful energy, making the classical style resonate with fresh