Little thief --- in memory

Author: Qian Haiyan (Illustrator and Writer)
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Features: Qian Haiyan's art style and personality exhibit a strange harmony and contrast—harmonious in the fresh, humorous, elegant, and playful aura of the female figures depicted; on the other hand, her writing is profound, sharp, and witty, like that of a wise soul who has experienced enlightenment and reflects on past lessons. Her comics are more avant-garde than Feng Zikai's but less reserved, with images and text paired intentionally with slight misalignment, leaving room for contemplation. The brushwork is simple and clean, the themes clever and carefree, with insightful strokes full of Zen-like wisdom, awakening one to the beauty between simplicity and naivety.
This vibrant, colorful collection, with its playful and witty words, is like scattered jewels left behind by a little thief in the mortal world. The uneven shades of soft purple and green bloom quietly on the paper, everywhere, with no particular focus—making one forget the monotony and boredom of this world. The delicate small regular script speaks of her habitual cleverness and subtle depth of emotion, with a posture like a dance, yet flowing effortlessly. At moments of insight, there are surprises—perhaps fate is at play.
To sit and talk with a smart and beautiful woman late into the night is probably one of the most enviable things in the world—it is both pleasing to the mind and the eyes. If that's not possible, read the books of the little thief here. As if meeting a brilliant heart, hearing a skillful voice, as if a celestial maiden has descended, dyeing the clothes with flowers, the three thousand worlds bear witness to this joyous path—with this, the ten directions will tremble.