China Days

China DaysThe nation of China is a constant source of fascination, yet we rarely glimpse life beyond its urban centers. Far west of Beijing and Shanghai, in the remote Chinese province of Yunnan, pioneering artist Henrik Drescher settled over a decade ago. While residing in his adopted home, Drescher records his experiences and observations in his illustrated notebooks, capturing everyday life in settings ranging from street markets to mountainscapes. These

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photographer Autumn de Wilde and musician Beck Hansen's friendship and collaboration have yielded a body of work every bit as playful

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and mix up colors as they participate in the story

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and sketches of the work in progress

Learn to see the world with the smarts and visual acumen of a great designer

With her eye for detail and her signature fine craftsmanship