A feast for the eyes

He is an internet sensation after making posters themed around public campaigns, films or TV series, including Journey to the West, with everyday cooking ingredients. The short videos he posted online showing how he created these posters have entertained people who have been staying at home during the novel coronavirus outbreak. CHINA DAILY

Many people try to imitate Li's work and ask him all kinds of questions, including how to set the light, or how to cut the figure properly.

Li answers them one by one, and even did some livestreaming to teach people step by step.

"Maybe because I'm a teacher, I like to share my skill for this with everyone online," Li says.

Many of his followers upload short videos of their own attempts at creating the posters and ask Li to critique their work, something that has now become part of Li's routine.

"Many people have to work at home or stay at home due to the outbreak, and they are running out of ideas about what they can do. I'm glad this small poster-making project can bring them a little joy," Li says. "The reason I use my phone to take the photo instead of professional camera is that it's easy to handle, and I hope any person interested can try it."

Li has made a dozen posters, and he plans to continue with his new style of creation.

"There are plenty of possibilities yet to try, and viewers online are giving me more inspiration to continue," Li says.