The Paintings of Guo Xiuyi - a female student of Qi Baishi

This captivating book celebrates the extraordinary talent of Guo Xiuyi, a distinguished disciple of the legendary Master Qi Baishi. Guo apprenticed under Master Qi from 1951 to 1957, dedicating herself wholeheartedly to his teachings and developing a style that mirrored the vitality and brilliance of her mentor's works. Guo Xiuyi’s paintings bring life to every subject she touches—whether human figures, landscapes, birds, fish, shrimp, plants, or flowers. Her art, known for its realism and vitality, earned her high praise from her peers, with fellow disciples remarking, “Should her work be put next to our teacher's best examples, who can tell which one is the Master's?” Master Qi Baishi himself celebrated Guo’s progress, often adding his own touches to her works. His inscriptions, such as “The dark ink color was added by Baishi to the cat painted by my disciple Xiuyi,” reveal a deep sense of pride and humor. In works like “A Rooster in the Morning”, Qi praised her brilliance, writing,