In an ordinary village in Xiantao, Hubei Province, there is a farmer named Xiong Qinghua, who lives in an unconventional way and attracts attention.
Unlike ordinary people, he did not choose to cultivate the land or go out to work to make ends meet, but resolutely chose a path less traveled - painting.
This choice made him a "lazy man" in the mouth of the villagers for 28 years, but it was this unique persistence that finally made him shine in the world of art.
Xiong Qinghua, a Hubei man born in 1976, has had a strong interest in painting since he was a child. In his childhood memories, the best times were squatting on the ground in front of his house, scribbling on the ground with small wooden sticks, and those simple lines and patterns became the starting point of his artistic creation.
The comic strip was his enlightenment teacher, and the wonderful pictures in the book made him fascinated and lingered. After going to school, he was even more fond of the illustrations in textbooks, and often used a pencil to copy them.
With the passage of time, Xiong Qinghua's painting skills have become more and more sophisticated.
He was no longer satisfied with simple copying, but began to try to create his own comic strips. His ingenious storyline and wonderful characters made his comic strips widely circulated among his classmates.
During recess, his classmates were always around him, eager to catch a glimpse of his latest creations.
However, the pursuit of art often comes at a great cost. Xiong Qinghua's investment in painting increased day by day, which led to his distraction in his studies and a gradual decline in his grades.
After entering high school, his grades were repeatedly at the bottom, and he was finally dissuaded by the school on the grounds of grades. This setback was undoubtedly a heavy blow to him at that time, but he never gave up his love and pursuit of art.
After dropping out of school, Xiong Qinghua did not choose to work or farm like other rural children, but firmly embarked on the path of artistic creation.
He devotes all his time and energy to painting, constantly exploring and innovating. His painting style gradually becomes abstract and imaginative, with rich colors and strong contrasts, giving a strong visual impact.
However, this choice of his did not receive the understanding and support of his family. Faced with financial pressures and doubts from the outside world, Xiong's parents began to worry about his future.
They hope that their son can find a stable job and live a stable life. However, Xiong Qinghua has always insisted on his dreams and pursuits, he believes that art is the most important part of his life, and he is willing to pay any price for it.
For the sake of livelihood and family harmony, Xiong Qinghua once tried to go out to find a job. However, he had a strange condition for choosing a job: he was only looking for temporary workers, and he never worked more than ten days.
In his opinion, long hours of work would waste his creative time, and he did not want to let his life be occupied by menial work. Therefore, he only worked for seven or eight days at a time, and most of the money he earned was used to buy painting materials and drawing paper, and he never subsidized his family.
This practice caused him to suffer some criticism in the village, and many villagers commented behind his back that he was a "lazy man" who did not do his job properly.
In the face of doubts and ridicule from the outside world, Xiong Qinghua never took it to heart. He firmly believes that his artistic talent will one day be recognized.
At his insistence, his parents gradually accepted his choice and began to support his artistic creations. They hope that their son can find a partner who understands him and supports him through this difficult journey together.
On a blind date, Xiong Qinghua met a girl who appreciated his talent. She was attracted by his artistic temperament and decided to spend the rest of her life hand in hand with him. After marriage, the two fell in love with each other and faced the hardships and challenges of life together.
Xiong Qinghua's wife took care of the housework and the children, allowing him to devote himself to his artistic creation. With the support and encouragement of his wife, Xiong Qinghua's artistic creation has gradually reached its peak.
Today, Xiong Qinghua's paintings have been highly regarded, and one of his works even sold for a high price of 1.3 million. He was known as the "Chinese Picasso" and became a rising star in the art world.
His story tells us that as long as we stick to our dreams and pursuits, and bravely face difficulties and setbacks, we will definitely be able to succeed.