The Chinese made life an art form with everyday activities taking on a new significance in the fertile culture of the Orient. The Artist is recounting their exploits with "The Intellectuals" series imburing new life and spirit into these often complex individuals who were the pilars in this ancient civilization. A man held in the highest esteem by both his peers and society, the Public Letter Writer was in effect the conduit for written communication on all important issues common through China. His message was often a reflection of feelings on mass and the desires of opinion makers throughout the land.

The most mystical of beings, empowered with a foresight to predict with an uncanny the events to follow for thise who sought his advice on any number of affairs. Armed with the knowledge nurtured from the wheel and the cards The Fortune Teller weaves together the tapestry of emotions and feelings into a meaningful interpretation toward the future and an explanation of the past.

Always the quintessential image maker, The Artist was responsible for pictorially chronicling history throught the ages. A messenger, informant and sculptor of public emotion with a tactful touch. His works provided clarity, insight and depiction of the life and times of China throught the centuries.

Indelibly linked with Chinese, The Tea Lord concocted the brew often realized as the elixir of life and the tonic of good health. His role was a fusion of grocer, craftsman, chef, artisan and medical practitioner whose wisdom and knowledge was applied in a plethora of ways. His mixing bowl an Oriential challis, his hands the most skilled in consistent measures and always achieving a bled of superlative quality The Tea Lord was a complex character charged with many roles and duties in support of his community and its continued well being and prosperity.