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The deer had also inspired a cartoon character on Chinese TV in the 1980s. Legend has it that the deer punished a Persian merchant whose life it saved because it felt betrayed by him.

Ning and Chang have studied Chinese brush painting in Aixinjueluo Hengyi’s master classes for more than 10 years. Ning likened her experience painting with the act of meditating.

The deer had also inspired a cartoon character on Chinese TV in the 1980s. Legend has it that the deer punished a Persian merchant whose life it saved because it felt betrayed by him.