★ Beginner-Friendly Approach: Clear step-by-step breakdowns with minimal instructions let even novices quickly create charming artworks and experience the joy of accomplishment.
★ 40 Fruits Through Every Stage: Features 40 common fruits like apples and strawberries, demonstrating their development from blossom to ripeness. Each spread pairs step-by-step guidance (left page) with finished artwork (right page) — master fruit painting techniques effortlessly.
★ Visually Soothing Experience: Compact palm-sized format with delicate illustrations and intuitive spread layouts creates an immersive learning journey. More than just a tutorial, it's a therapeutic tool suitable for art lovers of all ages.

This series includes 4 titles:
"Painting Leaves"
"Painting Flowers"
"Painting Fruits"
"Painting Seeds"

This instructional guide focuses on watercolor techniques for painting fruits, showcasing 40 varieties. Each case study spans a spread: simplified steps on the left face completed paintings on the right.

With just 2-3 straightforward steps and minimal text, absolute beginners can easily follow along. After mastering the basics, learners can progress to recreating the more detailed final compositions.

Jie Ji
Pseudonym of Liu Xin, acclaimed illustrator and former university art instructor (2010-2016). Since 2015, he has specialized in botanical documentation, blending Western scientific illustration precision with Eastern ink-wash literati aesthetics. His signature "Five-Step Method" reflects classical Chinese poetry sensibilities, often applied to everyday objects.
Notable achievements:
"Flower Map" (2016) – Finalist, Frankfurt Global Illustration Exhibition
"Border Town illustrations" – Finalist, China's First Watercolor Illustration Exhibition
Published works include: "Illustrating Flora from the Book of Songs", "Illustrating Birds from the Verses of Chu", "Illustrating Blossoms from Tang Poetry", "Watercolor Notes" – multiple bestsellers with international rights sold.

Cherry
Holly
Nandina
Blueberry
Cherry Tomato
Longan
Lemon
Loquat
Jujube
Hawthorn
Waxberry
Lychee
Pear
Strawberry
Soapberry
Pomelo
Mango
Papaya
Raspberry
Mulberry
Cape Gooseberry
Broad Bean
Fig
Mangosteen
Pepino
Avocado
Cotton
Balloon Plant
Peach
Apple
Luffa
Winter Melon
Watermelon
Zucchini
Star Fruit
Cocoa
Sugar Apple
Coconut
Durian