[Explanation] Li Zhanfeng, Liu Lujie, and Cao Wei, three art training class teachers in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, have no source of students due to the impact of the epidemic, and the training class is difficult to maintain.

In order to break this embarrassing situation, in 2020, the three of them registered an account on the short video platform, created stone paintings live, and published the works on the Internet, which received attention and praise from netizens.

Netizens who watch the live broadcast will directly buy their works, which also gives them a stable income.

　　[Commentary] On August 20th, the reporter met these three Internet celebrities.

Li Zhanfeng told reporters that he was mainly responsible for processing stone painting orders, and Liu Lujie and Cao Wei were responsible for the creation and live broadcast of stone paintings.

They broadcast live for 4 hours a day, and can sell more than 100 stone paintings every month, earning more than 30,000 yuan.

　　[Concurrent] Li Zhanfeng

　　Because there was an epidemic in the first half of last year, the (art training) organization couldn’t open the door, and the three of us couldn’t stay there. Later, we just (thinking) to paint something and do something, and then we found that we were painting on the stone. It's good, and then I started painting on this stone.

　　[Concurrent] Cao Wei

　　I am mainly responsible for drawing some (stone paintings) orders, recording (making) lessons (processes), and occasionally live broadcasting. The three of us have their own specialties. Teacher Liu is better at live broadcasting, and he has a better control over live broadcasting.

　　[Explanation] Li Zhanfeng said that when they first opened, the three of them had no experience in making stone paintings. Because the materials of the stones were uneven, this made them spend a lot of time on the choice of stones.

　　[Concurrent] Li Zhanfeng

　　Because the first time I painted, I didn’t know what kind of stone to choose. I felt that the shape of the stone was better, so I painted on this (stone). As a result, it’s not the same thing as the painting. Stones are relatively smooth. Only this kind of smooth (stone) can paint the texture of the work, and only this (stone painting) three-dimensional effect can be drawn.

　　[Explanation] On the online platform, the reporter saw their works, and all kinds of themes are under their brushes, and each work is lifelike, smart and gratifying.

　　[Concurrent] Li Zhanfeng

　　After all, this stone painting is relatively small. First of all, it must be meticulous, patient, and thin. The pen used on the tool must be small and the color transition must be good. For example, painting this kind of brocade. In the carp painting, there are more details of this kind. If you want to paint this kind of texture and this kind of volume, it will take a long time to paint this (it takes) six or seven hours.

　　[Explanation] Liu Lujie said that since the suspension of the training class, they have not given up their love of painting. Through their efforts, customers are now coming to the live broadcast platform to place orders and buy stone paintings every day, which makes them very encouraged.

Liu Lujie said that in the past year, they have accumulated more than 70,000 fans, and they have also met many friends from all over the country through live broadcasts.

　　[Concurrent] Liu Lujie

　　We have achieved the present level, and it can be regarded as a small achievement. Although there are not many fans now, it is already very good compared to us a year ago, so we will stick to it. , I also hope that through our efforts, we can share the (painting) knowledge we have learned with more people, and let more people understand and like stone paintings.

　　Chen Shiyu reports from Shijiazhuang, Hebei

Editor in charge: [Li Yuxin]